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第二篇：With more than fifty percent of the world’s people living in big cities, the problem of overpopulation isbecoming a major concern. The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) promotes industrialdesign as the answer to many urban problems. Icsid began the World Design Capital program in 2008. Theprogram is held every two years to honor metropolitan areas that have successfully used design as a tool toimprove the lives of city residents. In 2013, Taipei was chosen to be the host city for this event in 2016. Taipei’splan to focus on sustainability with a balance between innovation and respect for nature impressed Icsid. This iswhat allows Taipei to be recognized as a true design leader.Taipei is truly a city driven by design. The officials chose the slogan “Adaptive City – Design in Motion” anddevoted themselves to the preparation for the event. Planners considered how to deal with limited resources andhow design could help bring citizens a better quality of life. They also thought about ways to create aforward-looking city.In the end, sixteen projects were selected, and one by one, they have been presented to the public since 2013.One project uses smart technology to improve bus shelters, bus stops and traffic signals. In another, designers areworking to make neighborhoods more attractive with creative store signs. Also, a city-wide, people-orientedwalking system is being developed. What’s better, a “health and happiness park” provides many resources forsenior citizens in the Taipei Expo Park.This year, we will see more design inspirations pop up all over Taipei. Taipei will prove that it is indeedqualified for the title “World Design Capital.”
【題組】56. Which of the following is true about the World Design Capital program?
(A) It has a history over a decade.
(B) It is an international campaign.
(C) Taipei is the third city to hold the event.
(D) The city that wins the title changes every year.
參考答案
答案：B
難度：適中0.681818
統計：A(7),B(60),C(10),D(8),E(0)
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由於世界上超过50%的人居住在大城市，人口過度集中成為關注的重點。国际工业设计协会理事会（ICSID）促进工业设计作为城市的许多问题的答案。Icsid开始在2008世界设计之都项目。该计划每2年举行一次，以表彰大都会地区，已成功地使用设计作为一种工具，以改善城市居民的生活。在2013，台北被选为这一事件的主办城市在2016。台北计划重点与创新之间的尊重自然平衡的可持续性给Icsid留下了深刻的印象。这是什么让台北被确认为一个真正的设计领导者。台北是一个由设计驱动的城市。官员们选择了“适应性城市”的口号“运动设计”，并致力于为事件的准备。规划师考虑如何处理有限的资源，以及如何设计可以帮助公民更好的生活质量。他们还考虑如何创建...