题型:阅读理解 题类: 难易度:普通
浙江省杭州市公益中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中英语试卷
It's no secret that there is a space(空间)problem in Manhattan(曼哈顿).People build up higher and higher buildings because there isn't much land left and there is no room to build out.So people have been building lots of tall and thin buildings.Developers(开发商),the government has made laws(法律)that don't allow developers to build too high buildings.
Oiio Studio thinks about things differently, "what if our buildings were not tall but long?" So the founder of Oiio Studio,loannis Oikonomou(设计)a U﹣shaped building,the Big Bend.It would be a very thin building.It would curve at the top and return to the ground.Oikonomous said he thought of the great idea because he learned from a piece of news.It said that a company made a lift that could travel in curves.So he designed the Big Bend.He thought it as "the longest building in the world".It would be 4000 feet from end to end and would need a different lift system.
"We can't change the law, ▲ .So if we can bend(使弯曲)our building," Oiio Studio said.
The Big Bend is just an idea for now.Oikonomous has sent the plans to a few companies,and is looking for developers.If successful,they will build the Big Bend around West 57th Street
The following are two pages from Sophia's diary.
January 1, 2024 | April 1, 2024 |
Dear Diary, This year, I've set some resolutions to make the most out of my time. * Get fit and active: I decide to follow a healthier lifestyle by eating more fruit and vegetables and working out regularly. * Break free from screens: I will start limiting ( 限制) social media and having one tech- free day a week to keep in touch with the real world. * Develop a new hobby: Time to step out of my comfort zone! Whether it's writing, painting or learning a musical instrument, I want to discover a new creative activity. * Be more positive (积极乐观): I want to be more positive from now on. It might be a good idea to end the day by writing down three things I'm thankful for. * Improve time management(管理): I want to be clearer how I spend my time. I' ll make achievable plans, prioritize (确定优先顺序) tasks and learn to say no when needed. | Dear Diary, Let's check how well I've done with my resolutions. * Get fit and active: Not doing great here. Exercise started strong, but it has become irregular. Healthy eating is no easy task. I need to push myself harder. * Break free from screens: Surprisingly successful! I' ve cut down on mindless scrolling(刷手机), and the tech- free day has become a refreshing activity. * Develop a new hobby: Halfway there. I picked up the guitar, and I'm in love with it. Though I'm still a beginner, the learning process is exciting. * Be more positive:Mixed results. Some days, it's a joy to look back on the positive things, but there are moments when I forget. Need to set a fixed time for that each day. * Improve time management: This one is a win! I've been using a planner to organize my days. It has helped me a lot in balancing school, hobbies and relaxation. There's still room for improvement and I believe I will see better results! |
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