Other critics don't like what the Shard seems to represent.They say that the Shard shows how London is becoming more unequal.Only very rich people can afford to buy the expensive private apartments and stay in the hotel.But the people who live near the Shard are among the poorest in London.So the Shard seems a symbol of the division in society between the very rich and the poor.

　　The Shard now dominates the London skyline.It is not certain，however，that ordinary London citizens will ever accept it as a valuable addition to the city.

　　1．London's newest skyscraper is called the Shard because of ________.

　　A．its cost

　　B．its size

　　C．its shape

　　D．its height

　　2．When he designed the Shard，Piano wanted it to ________.

　　A．change London's skyline

　　B．inherit London's tradition

　　C．imitate the Egyptian style

　　D．attract potential visitors

　　．The critics who refer to social division think the Shard ________.

　　A．is only preferred by the rich

　　B．is intended for wealthy people

　　C．is far away from the poor area

　　D．is popular only with Londoners

　　．Which would be the best title for the passage?

　　A．The Shard：Cheers and Claps

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