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

　　A．its cost

　　B．its size

　　C．its shape

　　D．its height

　　答案　C　[细节理解题。根据第二段第四行到第五行So the building has an unusual shape.It looks like a very thin，sharp piece of broken glass.And that is how the building got the name：Shard.可知答案为B。]

　　18．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

　　答案　B　[细节理解题。根据第二段的倒数第二句：Piano says that the spire shape of the Shard is part of a great London tradition可知答案为B。]

　　19．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

　　答案　B　[细节理解题。根据第五段第三句Only very rich people can afford to buy the expensive private apartments and stay in the hotel.可知答案为B。]

　　20．Which would be the best title for the passage?

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