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2016届高考英语精品专题必做练习：阅读理解（6）

　　C. the ability of performing routine tasks gives you an advantage in work

　　D. robots will replace people to do all the work both in manufacturing and service industries

　　70. The author’s attitude to the coming age is

　　A. doubtful

　　B. enthusiastic

　　C. satisfied

　　D. uncertain

　　（2017安徽卷）

　　Should we allow modern buildings to be built next to older buildings in a historic area of

　　a city? In order to answer this question, we must first examine whether people really want to preserve the historic feel of an area. Not all historical buildings are attractive. However, there may be other reasons for example, economic (经济的) reasons-why they should be preserved. So, let us assume that historical buildings are both attractive and important to the majority of people. What should we do then if a new building is needed?

　　In my view, new architectural styles can exist perfectly well alongside an older style. Indeed, there are many examples in my own home town of Tours where modern designs have been placed very successfully next to old buildings. As long as the building in question is pleasing and does not dominate (影响) its surroundings too much, it often improves the attractiveness of the area.

　　It is true that there are examples of new buildings which have spoilt (破坏) the area they are in, but the same can be said of some old buildings too. Yet people still speak against new buildings in historic areas. I think this is simply because people are naturally conservative(保守的)and do not like change.