1. (2019·崇明模拟) Questions are based on the following passage.

1. （1） Why are cities expanding upwards?

   A . To save space. B . To reach for the sky. C . To attract tourists. D . To be seen miles away.
3. （2） Which of the following is a reason some people give for disliking the high-rises in London?

   A . They fail to inspire the culture. B . They threaten the city's development. C . They have rather odd nicknames. D . They make old landmarks hard to see.
5. （3） What can be learned from the passage?

   A . Skyscrapers are usually ugly. B . The Shard is the world's tallest building. C . London's upward expansion is continuing. D . London's replaced office blocks with high-rises.