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Summarization:the paragraph is followed by an incomplete phrase or sentence which summarizes the main idea of the paragraph. Spell out the missing letter of the word on your answer sheet.
In the past, making structures quake-resistant meant firm yet flexible materials, such as steel and wood that bend without breaking. Later, people tried to lift a building off its foundation, and insert rubber and steel between the building and its foundation to reduce the impact of ground vibrations. The most recent designs give buildings brains as well as concrete and steel supports. These are called smart buildings.
Different ways to i quake-resistance of a building.
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试题解析
improve过去防震用的是灵活性较强的钢铁,木头。再之后,人们开始将建筑与地基分离,将其中塞入橡胶,钢来减少地面震动的冲击。最近,又有了智能建筑。由此可见防震的方法越来越先进。单词的首字母又是 “i”。所以就可以联想到“improve”。