Question

Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.

Belgian architect Luc Schuiten thinks that modern society is driving 1._______into environmental doom, 2.________ our fuel-burning, sea level-raising ways that are gradually sweeping away countries from the map.3.________ solution to such a huge problem, he believes, 4.________ be equally huge — nothing short of a complete rebuilding of how we build cities.

In Schuiten’s opinion, blocks of concrete and glass buildings are replaced with sprouting plant (发芽植物) structures shaped 5.________ trees and lotus flowers. Schuiten calls his nature-inspired cities “vegetal cities”.

Many features in these fantastical cities are modeled after creatures like flowers and vegetables. For example, the “city of the waves” is designed to grow 6._______ the shores of a lake. It is built onto the shores of a lake. It is built onto the connective roots, 7.________ grow on trees in tropical forests. Habitats are built into these trees using materials that pattern upon silkworm cocoons(蚕茧). 8.________ you need to run to the store for groceries, you can use a network of bridges hanging from tree to tree.

Answer 1