Question

Michael Williams spent ten years building a model of Tower Bridge out of 1.6 million matches. The model is 6 feet long and has 156 working lights.

Although the model is tiny, it took two years longer to build than the real building, which was started in 1886. After he started making small boats, Mr. Williams became interested in old buildings so he began his big project. With the help of pictures and books, he tried to create the model by hand. When asked why he chose Tower Bridge, he explained, “I want something English and historical. This must be one of the most famous buildings in the world.”

Mr. Williams spent three to four hours a day working on the model until he finally finished it. He said, “I never realized I was artistic until I started this. My teachers said I wasn’t patient but I think they were wrong.” When he was told it took two years shorter to build the real building, he added, “That’s amazing. But I don’t regret (后悔) it—it’s worth the effort. I just wanted to build something different from the buildings made of bricks (磚).”

(   )1. How long did it take Mr. Williams to build the model of Tower Bridge?

         A. 6 years.            B. 8 years.    C. 10 years.   D. 12 years.

(   )2. Tower Bridge, the real building, was finished in the year of 　　　　.

         A. 1893               B. 1894    C. 1896          D. 1898

(   )3. Why did Mr. Williams choose Tower Bridge?

         A. Because it’s world-famous.

         B. Because it’s very tall.

         C. Because it’s an old building.

         D. Because it’s easy to build.

Answer 1

1C  2B  3A