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笔译练习1Rethinking Skyscrapers (2) 精品文档 精品文档 收集于网络，如有侵权请联系管理员删除 收集于网络，如有侵权请联系管理员删除 精品文档 收集于网络，如有侵权请联系管理员删除 Rethinking Skyscrapers 摩天大楼的警示 Most of the world’s tall buildings, called skyscrapers, are in the United States. However, the terrorist attacks have caused come Americans to worry about the safety of these extremely tall buildings. For almost 30 years, the World Trade Center stood more than 410 meters above New York City’s financial center. The two towers of the Center were the tallest buildings in the city. They had more than 100 levels. Then on the morning of September Eleventh last year, two hijacked (劫持) airplanes struck the buildings. About 50 thousand people worked in the World Trade Center. Some estimates say many 90 thousand people passed through it on some days. The towers represented business and trade in the biggest city in America. Many people throughout the world recognized pictures of the World Trade Center against the skies of New York. After the collapse of the twin towers, some city planners believe such extremely tall structures should not be replaced. Some members believe skyscrapers waste space These experts say some buildings use their lower levels mainly to get people to the upper levels. Some experts also believe the office needs of businesses are changing. Most large companies now have their headquarters in skyscrapers. This permits their employees to work together in one place. However, employees today can communicate easily though electronic mail and other technology. So some planners believe there will be less need for skyscrapers in the future. The Empire State building is now the tallest building in New York City. It was built in 1931. It was the tallest building in the world for more than 40 years. It still is one of the most popular. Thousands of millions of visitors have seen New York from observation areas in this building. Skyscrapers were invented in the United States. As early as the 1880, two new technical developments mad