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Standing tall as the defining landmark of Toronto is the CN Tower, Canada’s National Tower. On 553.33 metres, it is the world

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问题    Standing tall as the defining landmark of Toronto is the CN
   Tower, Canada’s National Tower. On 553.33 metres, it is the world’s 【S1】______
   tallest freestanding tower and a symbol of Canadian achievement
   recognized around the world. This architectural triumph is an
   engineering wonder of the modern world and widely regarded as the
   iconic symbol of tourism for Toronto. With breathtaking views from
   three observation levels, the CN Tower is a worldly class entertaining 【S2】______
   and dining destination and must-see attraction when visiting Toronto.
   The CN Tower has dominated Toronto’s skyline during daylight
   hours since it opened 31 years before. But at night, the dimly lit giant 【S3】______
   fades nearly to black. Not anymore. Last week, it was illuminated 【S4】______
   for the first time in a dazzling light show. CN Tower can now claim
   to be the world’s tallest illuminated structure. The newly lit tower
   will consume up 60 percent less electricity than the old scheme. It 【S5】______
   is an energy efficient, costly effective and architecturally 【S6】______
   stunning result that whole Canadians can be proud of. On 【S7】______
   a clean night, residents will be able to spot the illuminated 【S8】______
   tower. It is hoped that the new lighting will help end Toronto’s five-
   year tourist slump. It will serve as a beacon for tourism representing
   extraordinary experiences that can be found in Toronto and throughout 【S9】______
   Canada. Throughout the year, the lighting will pay attribute to national 【S10】______
   holidays, special occasions and some citywide events.
【S4】
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答案fades改成faded
解析 本题辨析动词的时态。动词的时态要考虑动作或状态发生的时间。一篇文章中动词的时态未必都是一样的，可能在一篇以一般现在时为主的文章中会穿插一些与过去的动作或状态相关的句子，那么这时就要用动词的过去时态。如文中的这句话是说电视塔以前照明不足，到了黑夜就模糊不清。我们从上下文可以知道，这已经成为历史，文中的“Not anymore．”把这一点表达得很清楚。所以，尽管文中大多数动词用的是现在时态，fade这个动词却应该用一般过去时。
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