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五、阅读理解
阅读短文，从每个小题的四个选项中，选出能回答所给问题或完成句子的最佳答案。
Cities are always changing. For decades, many ancient downtown areas around the world have faced the same problem: old buildings were left unused, public facilities fell behind modern needs, and young people preferred to move to newly-developed areas with better living conditions. As a result, some old downtowns slowly lost their liveliness and became forgotten corners of the city.
However, ‘urban renewal’ does not mean pulling down all old buildings and replacing them with modern high-rises. Instead, the smartest way is to keep historical features while meeting modern people’s daily needs. In many cities, old streets are not completely rebuilt. Local designers try to make good use of traditional houses, turning them into bookstores, coffee shops, art galleries and small creative studios.
These changes not only protect cultural heritage, but also bring new chances for local development. More tourists come to walk along the old streets, enjoy traditional culture and local food. Local people can also find new job opportunities nearby, so they no longer need to move far away to make a living.
Still, urban renewal brings arguments. Some people worry that too many business shops will take the place of local life. They are afraid that old neighbourhoods will lose their original warmth and become only tourist spots for visitors rather than comfortable homes for local residents.
In fact, successful city renewal requires a balance between tradition and modernization, tourism and daily life. A truly livable city should keep its history, satisfy people’s daily life, and welcome future development at the same time.
1. What caused old downtown areas to lose their liveliness in the past?
A. Too many young people chose to stay there.
B. Old buildings were useless and facilities were out of date.
C. The government built too many high-rises there.
D. Tourists refused to visit ancient city centers.
2. What is the wise way of ‘urban renewal’ according to the passage?
A. Pull down all old houses and build new tall buildings.
B. Keep old historical features and fit modern life needs.
C. Turn all old streets into big shopping centres.
D. Move all local people to newly-developed areas.
3. What advantage does urban renewal bring to local people?
A. They can live in completely new modern flats for free.
B. They have more chances to find jobs near their homes.
C. They don’t need to protect traditional culture any more.
D. They can make a living only by serving tourists.
4. What is people’s worry about urban renewal?
A. Old neighbourhoods may lose local life and warmth.
B. There will be no more tourist spots in the city.
C. Traditional buildings will be kept too well.
D. Too many local people will move back to old streets.
5. Which is the best title for the passage?
A. The History of Ancient Cities.
B. Young People’s New Living Choices.
C. City Changes: Balance Past and Future.
D. How to Develop Tourist Industry.
阅读短文，从每个小题的四个选项中，选出能回答所给问题或完成句子的最佳答案。
Cities are always changing. For decades, many ancient downtown areas around the world have faced the same problem: old buildings were left unused, public facilities fell behind modern needs, and young people preferred to move to newly-developed areas with better living conditions. As a result, some old downtowns slowly lost their liveliness and became forgotten corners of the city.
However, ‘urban renewal’ does not mean pulling down all old buildings and replacing them with modern high-rises. Instead, the smartest way is to keep historical features while meeting modern people’s daily needs. In many cities, old streets are not completely rebuilt. Local designers try to make good use of traditional houses, turning them into bookstores, coffee shops, art galleries and small creative studios.
These changes not only protect cultural heritage, but also bring new chances for local development. More tourists come to walk along the old streets, enjoy traditional culture and local food. Local people can also find new job opportunities nearby, so they no longer need to move far away to make a living.
Still, urban renewal brings arguments. Some people worry that too many business shops will take the place of local life. They are afraid that old neighbourhoods will lose their original warmth and become only tourist spots for visitors rather than comfortable homes for local residents.
In fact, successful city renewal requires a balance between tradition and modernization, tourism and daily life. A truly livable city should keep its history, satisfy people’s daily life, and welcome future development at the same time.
1. What caused old downtown areas to lose their liveliness in the past?
A. Too many young people chose to stay there.
B. Old buildings were useless and facilities were out of date.
C. The government built too many high-rises there.
D. Tourists refused to visit ancient city centers.
2. What is the wise way of ‘urban renewal’ according to the passage?
A. Pull down all old houses and build new tall buildings.
B. Keep old historical features and fit modern life needs.
C. Turn all old streets into big shopping centres.
D. Move all local people to newly-developed areas.
3. What advantage does urban renewal bring to local people?
A. They can live in completely new modern flats for free.
B. They have more chances to find jobs near their homes.
C. They don’t need to protect traditional culture any more.
D. They can make a living only by serving tourists.
4. What is people’s worry about urban renewal?
A. Old neighbourhoods may lose local life and warmth.
B. There will be no more tourist spots in the city.
C. Traditional buildings will be kept too well.
D. Too many local people will move back to old streets.
5. Which is the best title for the passage?
A. The History of Ancient Cities.
B. Young People’s New Living Choices.
C. City Changes: Balance Past and Future.
D. How to Develop Tourist Industry.
答案
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. C
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. C
解析
【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解细节题，需先通读短文把握主旨，再针对每个小题的问题，定位原文对应段落的关键信息，逐一对比选项，选出与原文表述一致的最佳答案。
【解析】
1. 定位原文第一段关键句：“old buildings were left unused, public facilities fell behind modern needs”，与选项B表述一致；A与原文“young people preferred to move to newly-developed areas”相悖，C、D原文未提及，故选B。
2. 定位原文第二段关键句：“the smartest way is to keep historical features while meeting modern people’s daily needs”，与选项B表述一致；A是错误做法，C、D原文未提及，故选B。
3. 定位原文第三段关键句：“Local people can also find new job opportunities nearby”，与选项B表述一致；A、C、D与原文不符，故选B。
4. 定位原文第四段关键句：“They are afraid that old neighbourhoods will lose their original warmth”，与选项A表述一致；B、C、D与原文担忧不符，故选A。
5. 全文围绕“城市更新需平衡传统与现代、旅游与生活”展开，选项C贴合主旨；A、B、D均偏离核心，故选C。
【答案】
1. B 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解题
【点评】
本题为英语阅读理解细节类题目，主要考查学生快速定位原文信息并匹配选项的能力，难度适中，需仔细核对原文与选项的表述。
【难度系数】
0.7
本题为英语阅读理解细节题，需先通读短文把握主旨，再针对每个小题的问题，定位原文对应段落的关键信息，逐一对比选项，选出与原文表述一致的最佳答案。
【解析】
1. 定位原文第一段关键句：“old buildings were left unused, public facilities fell behind modern needs”，与选项B表述一致；A与原文“young people preferred to move to newly-developed areas”相悖，C、D原文未提及，故选B。
2. 定位原文第二段关键句：“the smartest way is to keep historical features while meeting modern people’s daily needs”，与选项B表述一致；A是错误做法，C、D原文未提及，故选B。
3. 定位原文第三段关键句：“Local people can also find new job opportunities nearby”，与选项B表述一致；A、C、D与原文不符，故选B。
4. 定位原文第四段关键句：“They are afraid that old neighbourhoods will lose their original warmth”，与选项A表述一致；B、C、D与原文担忧不符，故选A。
5. 全文围绕“城市更新需平衡传统与现代、旅游与生活”展开，选项C贴合主旨；A、B、D均偏离核心，故选C。
【答案】
1. B 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解题
【点评】
本题为英语阅读理解细节类题目，主要考查学生快速定位原文信息并匹配选项的能力，难度适中，需仔细核对原文与选项的表述。
【难度系数】
0.7
