On September 11, it seemed like New York and the people who lived there had changed forever.These days, however, it ’s become obvious that, at least in one way , New Yorkers haven ’t changed at all.
New Yorkers are famous for not agreeing on anything. Arguments, both good-natured and not,erupt(爆发) daily on everything from politics to food, world events to the price of vegetables. However,for a brief moment, a half-dozen architectural models managed to unite New York public opinion. Themodels were of proposed designs of buildings to replace the fallen World Trade Centre, and theoverwhelming reaction was: “They stink ” ( 糟透了).
Soon after the September 11 attack, the property ’s owners had considered the ida of rebu ilding thetowers exactly as they had stood there. But critics pointed that the original designs were rather dull andtheir size made them impersonal and intimidating(令人畏惧的). Instead, they recommended acollection of smaller buildings including office space, retail stores and restaurants, and a memorial tothe buildings and the people who died in them.
The public reaction to the models was almost completely negative, but that ’s where the agreementended. Some thought the new designs were too big, while others felt they weren’t big enough. Somecomplained they were too impersonal and didn ’t reflect the humanity of the people who had died, whothers said they weren ’t impressive enough. Some suggested a more modern exterior, while some saidit was already too modern and should have a more traditional look. With these ongoing disagreements,it’s likely that the reconstruction will take longer than expected.
1. What is mainly discussed in this passage?
A. The debate on how to design buildings to replace the World Trade Centre is endless.
B. Proposed models have been accepted after heated arguments.
C. New Yorkers are well known for debating daily on various kinds of issues.
D. More people agree to rebuild the towers exactly as they had stood before.
2. What can we learn about New Yorkers according to this passage?
A. New Yorkers are very impersonal.
B. New Yorkers have changed their life style. after the September 11 attack.
C. New Yorkers managed to unite public opinions.
D. New Yorkers like to argue with each other for everything.
3. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to this passage?
A. Someone suggested that the new building should have a more traditional look.
B. Someone suggested that the new building should include a memorial.
C. People’s reaction to the models was positive.
D. Some thought the new designs were too big.
4. The reconstruction will take longer time because _______.
A. designers have not made models
B. people have not reached an agreement
C. it is dangerous to construct high buildings in New York
D. the property owners are afraid that companies will not move in
5. The word “exterior (Para.4)” is closest in meaning to _______.
A. entrance
B. design
C. appearance
D. materials
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