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Famous Modern Chinese Buildings
Beijing International Airport
The first place most visitors see when they arrive in China is Beijing International Airport. The airport was constructed in the 1950s. It has an indoor garden, a children's playground, and over 70 food businesses in Terminal 3 alone.
Shanghai World Financial Center
Completed in 2008, SWFC took over 10 years to complete due to financial shortages and construction delays. Since its completion, it has won countless architectural awards.
Tourists are welcome at SWFC's viewing platform, which at 474 meters above ground is the world's highest closed viewing platform.
The Water Cube
It was constructed for use during the 2008 Summer Olympics. Now visitors can express surprise at the architecture of the building. They can destroy the indoor atmosphere as well.
Among the offerings of the Water Cube are a restaurant and bar, a shopping area, and Water World, a family water park.
The Bird's Nest, Beijing
It was designed mainly for the 2008 Summer Olympics. It can hold up to 80,000 people and has been used for a winter theme park. Nowadays, its main income is as a tourist attraction. It draws more than 20,000 tourists every day.
National Center for the Performing Arts
It was completed in 2007. The building is surrounded by a manmade lake, requiring guests to enter via an underground hallway. It is home to an Opera Hall, Music Hall, and Theater.
21.Which of the following buildings was first constructed?
A.Beijing International Airport.
B.Shanghai World Financial Center.
C.The Water Cube.
D.The Bird's Nest, Beijing.
22.Why was the construction of Shanghai World Financial Center delayed?
A.It needed more construction workers.
B.It was short of adequate money.
C.It added an extra viewing platform.
D.It faced too much terrible weather.
23.How does the Bird's Nest operate daily?
A.By renting the winter theme park.
B.By increasing its opening time.
C.By charging tourists for admission fees.
D.By giving some live concerts.
24.What can you do in National Center for the Performing Arts?
A.Enjoy sports events.
B.Play musical instruments.
C.Attend science lectures.
D.Watch different performances.
