Barcelona’s famous Segrada Familia is finally set to get a building license to work on the still
英语试题 05-31
Barcelona’s famous Segrada Familia is finally set to get a building license to work on the still uncompleted church.
This UNESCO World Heritage basilica(长方形基督教堂)，which is Barcelona’s most visited tourist attraction，began building in 1882 based on a design by architect Francisco Lozano. However，when he stepped down，architect Antoni Gaudi took over the design in 1883.The building won’t be finished until 2026—one hundred years after the architect was killed by a streetcar in the city. His body was buried in a room under the floor of the Sagrada Familia.
To get its paperwork rubber stamped，the church authorities have agreed to finally pay the government a 36 million fee for a building permit. Gaudi was told to get the paperwork processed，but the architect failed to do so—proceeding with construction. The money from the church’s permit will be used to upgrade transport links and beautify the area.
Gaudi played an active role in directing the construction of the Sagrada Familia until his death in 1926.He would often request that work be modified and adjusted until it was exactly what he had in mind. However, interpretation of the designs by present day architects is particularly challenging because of the nature of the existing designs.
Gaudi and his works have become symbols of Barcelona，the capital city of Catalonia，northeast Spain. The unfinished building is called a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and it is perhaps the most unique and mysterious building in the style ever constructed. The popularity of the site with tourists has helped fund the push to complete the church and pay for the paperwork.
8. What do we know about the Segrada Familia?
A. It has been completely constructed. B. It was first designed by Antoni Gaudi.
C. It will get a building permit in 2026. D. It began to be built 138 years ago.
9. What can we infer about Antoni Gaudi?
A. He wished to be buried in the church. B. He is remembered as a great architect.
C. He didn’t know a permit was necessary. D. He is to blame for the unfinished church.
10. What makes the Segrada Familia so popular?
A. Its unusual design style. B. Its two famous architects.
C. Its special building materials. D. Its illegal construction paperwork.
11. The church managed to pay for the license _________.
A. in the support of the government B. by reducing construction costs
C. with the aid of tourist income D. through donations from architects
【答案】
This UNESCO World Heritage basilica(长方形基督教堂)，which is Barcelona’s most visited tourist attraction，began building in 1882 based on a design by architect Francisco Lozano. However，when he stepped down，architect Antoni Gaudi took over the design in 1883.The building won’t be finished until 2026—one hundred years after the architect was killed by a streetcar in the city. His body was buried in a room under the floor of the Sagrada Familia.
To get its paperwork rubber stamped，the church authorities have agreed to finally pay the government a 36 million fee for a building permit. Gaudi was told to get the paperwork processed，but the architect failed to do so—proceeding with construction. The money from the church’s permit will be used to upgrade transport links and beautify the area.
Gaudi played an active role in directing the construction of the Sagrada Familia until his death in 1926.He would often request that work be modified and adjusted until it was exactly what he had in mind. However, interpretation of the designs by present day architects is particularly challenging because of the nature of the existing designs.
Gaudi and his works have become symbols of Barcelona，the capital city of Catalonia，northeast Spain. The unfinished building is called a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and it is perhaps the most unique and mysterious building in the style ever constructed. The popularity of the site with tourists has helped fund the push to complete the church and pay for the paperwork.
8. What do we know about the Segrada Familia?
A. It has been completely constructed. B. It was first designed by Antoni Gaudi.
C. It will get a building permit in 2026. D. It began to be built 138 years ago.
9. What can we infer about Antoni Gaudi?
A. He wished to be buried in the church. B. He is remembered as a great architect.
C. He didn’t know a permit was necessary. D. He is to blame for the unfinished church.
10. What makes the Segrada Familia so popular?
A. Its unusual design style. B. Its two famous architects.
C. Its special building materials. D. Its illegal construction paperwork.
11. The church managed to pay for the license _________.
A. in the support of the government B. by reducing construction costs
C. with the aid of tourist income D. through donations from architects
【答案】
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