B.IV U.3 Progress and Preservation: Striking a Balance Reading

What is the "traditional" view of progress?

• Out with the old, in with the new.

• There should be a balance between the old and the new.

• Progress is based on the tradition.

Answer explanation

答案在Line 3-4

What is the author's view of progress?

• Out with the old, in with the new.

• Development and the preservation of ancient treature can take place at the same time.

• Development is based on the ancient treasure.

Answer explanation

根據Line 4-7那句話, 發展的發生不需要以摧毀無可取代的古代瑰寶為代價

What was the purpose of building the Aswan High Dam?

• The construction could boost the economy in Egypt.

• The construction could help preserve the cultural heritage in Egypt.

• The construction could help control the annual flooding of the Nile.

Answer explanation

請看Line 10-12這句

What was the potential problem of constructing the Aswan High Dam?

• The local crops would not be able to grow.

• The Abu Simbel temples would be submerged.

• The area near Nile would be flooded.

Answer explanation

請看Lie 13-14這句, 水壩建立會形成人工湖, 進而淹沒the Abu Simbel temples

How would the Abu Simbel be preserved with the construction of the Aswan High Dam?

• Another dam would be built.

• New temples that resemble the ancient temples would be built.

• The temples would be transported to higher ground.

Answer explanation

Line 17-19

How is the building of a new underground metro in Kaohsiung similar to the building of Aswan High Dam in Egypt?

• Both construction helped the development but would endanger some precious ancient structures.

• Both construction would help preserve their cultural heritage.

• Both construction would create many fond memories for local residents.

Answer explanation

根據第三段, 蓋高雄捷運系統可解決當地交通壅塞(traffic congestion)的問題, 促進都市發展(urban development), 但是好幾十年的的的高雄火車站需要拆毀, 但這火車站對當地人而言有許多美好的回憶

Both Abu Simbel temples and Kaohsiung Railway Station were moved to be preserved. How were the ways of moving the two structures different?

• While the Abu Simbel temples were cut into pieces and reassembled, Kaohsung Railway Station was moved as a whole.

• While the Abu Simbel temples were moved as a whole, Kaohsiung Railway Station was cut into pieces and reassembled.

Answer explanation

第二段和第三段後半部有說明移動這兩座古蹟的過程

What do the cases of moving structures in Kaohsiung and Egypt tell us?

• The cost of destroying anceint tresures can be high.

• More campaigns are needed to save historic sites.

• A balance between progress and cultural preservation can be struck.

Answer explanation

在新建設建立的同時, 政府用遷移古蹟的方式來保存文化, 這顯示進步與文化保存之間是可以取得平衡的

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Historic treasures are symbols of human identity.

• Conflicts between the old and the new can be resolved with deliberate planning and effort.

• "Out with the old, in with the new" is a common myth.

• The authorities in Egypt and Kaohsiung are role models for cultural preservation.

Answer explanation

舊與新之間的衝突可以藉由刻意的計劃與努力來解決