1.The“living wall” was designed to ________.
A. display some unusual plants
B. prevent flooding when it rains
C. store rainwater for the citizens
D. attract more tourists to London
2.The underlined word“backed”in Paragraph 2 probably can be replaced by________.
A. criticizedB. constructed
C. supported
D. rejected
3.Why are 25% of the buildings on the Thames flood plain at risk of flooding?
A. Because the buildings are near the river.
B. Because it rains heavily all the year round.
C. Because there are few trees and plants in London.
D. Because the ground doesn't absorb much rainwater.
4.Which would be the best title of the text?
A. A Beautiful Garden City
B. London's Living Wall of Green
C. More Species in Central London
D. Creative Way to Fight Flooding
[文章大意] 在伦敦的维多利亚火车站附近建起了能种植万余株植物的墙体。在下大雨的时候,雨水可以用来浇这些植物,预防伦敦市区泛滥成灾。
1.B。考查细节理解。根据第一段的内容可知,这道种植植物的墙建在维多利亚火车站附近,目的是用雨水浇这些植物,预防伦敦市区泛滥成灾。
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