Tokyo's newly completed National Stadium was formally opened at a ceremony attended by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the famous architect Kengo Kuma. Costing around 157 billion yen ($1.4 billion), the 68,000-seat stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies at both the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. It will also be used for soccer matches and various track-and-field events during the Games.
Kuma said his design features three tiers (层)of seats beneath a partially covered roof made from steel and wood. “With the 2020 Olympics, we wanted to create something that focuses public attention on the environment or the Earth at the time/' he told CNN in an interview in June. “So., we thought that the best material for this era would be wood/'
At Sunday's ceremony, Abe praised the design for achieving ''harmony with the surrounding environment and a Japanese character." But as recently as 2015, the new National Stadium could have looked dramatically different. A futuristic design by the late British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid had initially been selected, though Japan's Olympic organizers eventually gave up the plan because of enormous costs and fierce criticisms. Celebrated architect Arata Isozaki described Hadid's design as a "disgrace to future generations/'
The mission was then passed to 65-year-old Kuma. and he set about reimagining the project in his characteristically organic style. The architect said that his stadium design was partly inspired by Tokyo's Edo-period temples. "All over the world, architecture in the 20th century that uses concrete and steel feels cold and stiff I want to make it softer, kinder, warmer/' said Kuma, whose firm designed the stadium alongside architecture firm Azusa Sekkei. His final design features large roof eaves (屋檐)that encourage air to circulate, allowing breeze (微风)to enter the stadium during hot weather.
"We would like both athletes and audiences to enjoy the stadium, but we also thought of something we can contribute to the community," Kuma said, highlighting the pedestrianized areas he designed around the structure. The late switch of design meant that construction on the stadium did not begin until late 2016. As such, plans for the stadium to host matches in the recent Rugby World Cup were canceled.
1.What can we learn about Tokyo's new National Stadium?
A.It cost about $157 billion in all
B.It uses wood as one of its leading materials.
C.It has several partially covered wooden roofs.
D.It will be used for all ball games during the Games.
2.What's the author's purpose in mentioning Zaha Hadid in Paragraph 3?
A.To expose the beauty of the futuristic design.
B.To report Abe's great appreciation tor her design.
C.To show her contribution to Japanese architecture.
D.To explain why Kama's design was adopted later.
3.Which of the following inspired Kuma's design of the new stadium?
A.Zaha Hadid's designs.
B.Ancient temples in Tokyo.
C.Arata Isozaki's masterpieces.
D.Architecture in the 20th century.
4.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A.The Rugby World Cup matches will be put off.
B.The National Stadium wasn't completed on time.
C.Kuma's design of the community was controversial
D.The construction of the stadium didn't begin until 2017.
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Tokyo's newly completed National Stadium was formally opened at a ceremony attended by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the famous architect Kengo Kuma. Costing around 157 billion yen ($1.4 billion), the 68,000-seat stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies at both the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. It will also be used for soccer matches and various track-and-field events during the Games.
Kuma said his design features three tiers (层)of seats beneath a partially covered roof made from steel and wood. “With the 2020 Olympics, we wanted to create something that focuses public attention on the environment or the Earth at the time/' he told CNN in an interview in June. “So., we thought that the best material for this era would be wood/'
At Sunday's ceremony, Abe praised the design for achieving ''harmony with the surrounding environment and a Japanese character." But as recently as 2015, the new National Stadium could have looked dramatically different. A futuristic design by the late British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid had initially been selected, though Japan's Olympic organizers eventually gave up the plan because of enormous costs and fierce criticisms. Celebrated architect Arata Isozaki described Hadid's design as a "disgrace to future generations/'
The mission was then passed to 65-year-old Kuma. and he set about reimagining the project in his characteristically organic style. The architect said that his stadium design was partly inspired by Tokyo's Edo-period temples. "All over the world, architecture in the 20th century that uses concrete and steel feels cold and stiff I want to make it softer, kinder, warmer/' said Kuma, whose firm designed the stadium alongside architecture firm Azusa Sekkei. His final design features large roof eaves (屋檐)that encourage air to circulate, allowing breeze (微风)to enter the stadium during hot weather.
"We would like both athletes and audiences to enjoy the stadium, but we also thought of something we can contribute to the community," Kuma said, highlighting the pedestrianized areas he designed around the structure. The late switch of design meant that construction on the stadium did not begin until late 2016. As such, plans for the stadium to host matches in the recent Rugby World Cup were canceled.
1.What can we learn about Tokyo's new National Stadium?
A.It cost about $157 billion in all
B.It uses wood as one of its leading materials.
C.It has several partially covered wooden roofs.
D.It will be used for all ball games during the Games.
2.What's the author's purpose in mentioning Zaha Hadid in Paragraph 3?
A.To expose the beauty of the futuristic design.
B.To report Abe's great appreciation tor her design.
C.To show her contribution to Japanese architecture.
D.To explain why Kama's design was adopted later.
3.Which of the following inspired Kuma's design of the new stadium?
A.Zaha Hadid's designs.
B.Ancient temples in Tokyo.
C.Arata Isozaki's masterpieces.
D.Architecture in the 20th century.
4.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A.The Rugby World Cup matches will be put off.
B.The National Stadium wasn't completed on time.
C.Kuma's design of the community was controversial
D.The construction of the stadium didn't begin until 2017.
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Not until the stadium of Bird’s nest was completed in the end ____back to their normal position.
A. did our hearts got B. did our hearts get C. our hearts went D. our hearts did get
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I was not in Fuzhou last September, otherwise I ____ the opening ceremony of the 5th National Special Olympic Games.
A. would not have missed B. didn’t miss
C. had not missed D. would not miss
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The opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympics, which _____ more than three hours, was completely great and special.
A.lasted B.occupied C.performed D.played
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Former Chinese athlete, Jin Jing, made her 16 (appear) in the National Stadium, 17 (carry) Paralympic torch during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games on September 6.
But now she’s back in the Bird’s Nest, and this time she’s not competing, or carrying a flame, 18 working for the media. Jin said that she was a little regretful for not being able to participate 19 the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.
Born in 1981, Jin 20 (raise) in a common wage-earning family in Hefei, Anhui Province. Jin had part of her right leg amputated in 1989 because 21 a malignant tumor on her ankle. She then became a member of she Shanghai Wheelchair Fencing Team on July 13, 2001, the same day Beijing was selected as 22 host city for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
After an incident in Paris, 23 she was part of the Torch Relay and a protestor tried to take away the torch from her while she protected the Olympic Torch with her body, she became 24 (know) as the “Smiling Angel in a Wheelchair”.
Now she is still smiling, but this time from the 25 side of the camera, as she watches Chinese athletes won another gold medal.
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We are excited about the new stadium ________ next year in our school.
A. to complete B. completed C. to be completed D. being completed
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________ around the Water Cube, we were then taken to see the Beijing National Stadium, known as the Bird’s Nest。
A.Having shown | B.To be shown | C.Having been shown | D.To show |
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(Xinhu)The Expo 2010 Shanghai China formally opened its door to the highly avid public this morning.
Top Chinese political advisor Jia Qinglin and International Exhibitions Bureau President Jean-Pierre Lafon activated the opening device together at a commencement(开始;开端) ceremony.
The Expo, carrying a theme of "Better City, Better Life", reflects the crystallization (结晶化)of wisdom about urban(城市的)construction and vision of a better future life, Jia, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, said while addressing the ceremony.
BIE Secretary Teneral Vicente Gonzalea Loscertales said the Shanghai World Expo would be "the most splendid and unforgettable" and would help the world better understand the present, have a glimpse(一瞥;一看)into the future and strengthen cooperation between countries and organizations.
Visitors, from home and abroad, are thronging(成群;挤满) to the gates of the Expo site, waiting for security checks in long queues.Around 300,000 tickets have been sold or distributed(分发) for the opening day, organizers said.
The Expo is expected to attract 70 million visitors from China and abroad.The Expo site covers an area of 5.28 square kilometers along both sides of the Huangpu River, a tributary(支流)of the Yangtze River.
1.What is the theme of the EXPO 2010 Shanghai China?
A.Better City, Better Future. B.Better City, Better World.
C.Better City, Better Life. D.Better City, Better Future.
2.What does the underlined word “avid”in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A.active. B.brave. C.energetic. D.eager.
3.What is the best title for this passage?
A.Expo site opens to public.
B.Expo site covers an area of 5.28 square kilometers.
C.The Expo is wonderful.
D.The Expo is unforgettable.
4.According to the passage which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.The Expo reflects the crystallization of wisdom about urban construction and vision of a better future life.
B.The Shanghai World Expo would be "the least splendid and unforgettable".
C.Expo site covers an area of 5.28 square kilometers.
D.Visitors, from home and abroad, are thronging to the gates.
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(Xinhua)The Expo 2010 Shanghai China formally opened its door to the highly avid public this morning.
Top Chinese political advisor Jia Qinglin and International Exhibitions Bureau President Jean-Pierre Lafon activated the opening device together at a commencement ceremony.
The Expo, carrying a theme of "Better City, Better Life", reflects the crystallization(结晶)of wisdom about urban construction and vision of a better future life, Jia, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, said while addressing the ceremony.
BIE Secretary Teneral Vicente Gonzalea Loscertales said the Shanghai World Expo would be "the most splendid and unforgettable" and would help the world better understand the present, have a glimpse into the future and strengthen cooperation between countries and organizations.
Visitors, from home and abroad, are thronging to the gates of the Expo site, waiting for security checks in long queues.Around 300,000 tickets have been sold or distributed for the opening day, organizers said.
The Expo is expected to attract 70 million visitors from China and abroad.The Expo site covers an area of 5.28 square kilometers along both sides of the Huangpu River, a tributary of the Yangtze River.
1.What is the theme of the EXPO 2010 Shanghai China?
A.Better City, Better Future. B.Better City, Better World.
C.Better City, Better Life. D.Better City, Better Future.
2.What does the underlined word “avid” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A.active. B.brave. C.energetic. D.eager.
3.What is the best title for this passage?
A.Expo site opens to public.
B.Expo site covers an area of 5.28 square kilometers.
C.The Expo is wonderful.
D.The Expo is unforgettable.
4.According to the passage which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.The Expo reflects the crystallization of wisdom about urban construction and vision of a better future life.
B.The Shanghai World Expo would be "the least splendid and unforgettable".
C.Expo site covers an area of 5.28 square kilometers.
D.Visitors, from home and abroad, are thronging to the gates.
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Walt Disney and Shanghai government have formally agreed to open up a Disney theme park in China's commercial capital.
Just days after the World Expo was closed, they agreed on plans for a joint venture(合资企业)to manage the project, expected to cover nearly eight square miles for the entire resort(度假胜地), the city government said in a statement. The cost is reportedly estimated at 25 billion yuan.
Plans call for the theme park to be a “strong international tourism resort” with a pleasant, low-carbon environment, the city said.A joint venture between local companies and Disney will be responsible for construction, management and operation of the Disney theme park,it said.
Some villagers were long ago moved off farmland in Chuansha, a part of Pudong district near the city's main international airport,to make way for the park.
Disney issued a statement confirming its discussions with the Shanghai government, saying, “We can confirm the statement from the Shanghai government that we have taken another step forward in the approval process.”
But the company said it was still awaiting final approval of the joint venture by the central government and completion of necessary procedures.
The sixmonthlong World Expo,which ended on Sunday,drew a record of 72 million visitors,mostly Chinese tourists.That event made it necessary for the city to build nearly a dozen new subway lines,new highways,airport upgrades and other modern facilities.
With the Disneyland project due to start,the city appears likely to continue its building boom(激增).
The agreement on Friday came exactly a year after China's national planning agency approved the plans for the parka major step toward getting the project started.
The park will give Shanghai,the mainland's main financial and commercial centre,a new showcase.While the city is one of China's most modern and wealthy cities,it has relatively few big historic landmarks compared with ancient capitals like Beijing and Xi'an.
Disney has said the Shanghai resort will include a “MagicKingdomstyle theme park with characteristics tailored to the Shanghai region.”
Disney has been expanding its presence in mainland China after opening a theme park in Hong Kong in 2005.That venue, which has suffered from disappointing attendance,is in the midst of Disney’s expansion as it intends to compete with the future theme park in Shanghai.
1.What do we know about the Disneyland project to be built in Shanghai?
A.The cost is more than 25 billion yuan.
B.The design is environmentally friendly.
C.It will be built by Walt Disney Company.
D.It is as large as the World Expo Garden in area.
2.What can we learn from Disney's statement?
A.The construction of the theme park is in process.
B.They need approval from the central government.
C.The joint venture has completed necessary procedures.
D.Disney didn't think their discussions with the Shanghai government was helpful.
3.We can infer from the last paragraph that________.
A.visitors often go to Hong Kong Disneyland these days because of its expansion
B.the Shanghai theme park should learn from Hong Kong's
C.Hong Kong Disneyland will face more challenges
D.Hong Kong Disneyland is well managed
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