【文章內容簡介】 ical significance 有歷史意義的建筑物Washington Monument is a popular landmark.3) an event marking an important stage of development or a turning point in history 里程碑，嚴峻事件The discovery of penicillin (青霉素) was a landmark in the history of medicine.3. McDonld’s says the building should be torn down. (Para. 1 )tear down (esp. of a building)to pull down to destroy 拆掉，撤除These beautiful old houses are being torn down to make way for a new road. tear up to tear a piece of paper or cloth into small pieces 撕破；撕碎The magician tore up a tendollar note and then made it whole again. tear oneself away to leave unwillingly 勉強使本人離開He had to tear himself away from the party to catch the last bus home.4. Some people laugh at McDonalds being a cultural landmark. (Para. 2)McDonalds being a cultural landmark 為動名詞構造，做介詞at 的賓語I certainly enjoyed Toms singing.也能夠用物主代詞來構成They insist on my staying there for supper.5. Theyre angry that the building is in danger and that their memories are as well. ( Para. 3 ) 此句為為省略句。are 后省略了 in dangeras well in addition to something or someone else 也，又，還:Why dont you e along as well？Its been a great grief as well.as well as in addition to 也，又They own a house in France as well as a villa in Spain.He was kind as well as sensible.as well as , with , together with. no less than , like , but , except 等引導的短語，謂語動詞仍舊用單數方式：An expert, as well as some assistants, was sent to help with the work.6. Abther Downey resident says, “I am so upset.” (Para. 6)resident n. a person who lives in a place, such as a house, hotel or particular area, all the time or just while working , studying , or visiting 居民，定居者This hotel serves meals to residents only.resident a. living in a place 居住的，定居的；常駐的（+in）The exchairman, now resident in Spain, is accused of embezzling pany funds.7. Some think that McDonld’s real reason for wanting to close down the restaurant is not the money. ( Para. 8 )close down1) to stop operating permanently 關門，歇業(yè)The shop closed down some time last year.2) to say that sth. is not true 否認，否認，不承認The men have denied charges of theft.8. McDonld’s Corporation denies it’s trying to remove the McDonald brothers from history. ( Para. 9 ) deny (that)1) to say that something is not true, or that you do not believe somethingI cant deny (that) her remarks hurt me.Two men have denied murdering a woman at a remote piic spot.Theres no denying that this will be a serious blow to the government.2) to refuse to give (sth. asked for or needed) 回絕給予，不準I was denied the chance of going to university.He gave his friends what he denied to his family.3) to refuse to allow (oneself) too much pleasure 抑制，放棄（享樂等）We denied ourselves for years, until we finished paying for the house.remove v. ( Para. 9 )1) to get rid of 除去，排除He removed the mud from his shoes.an operation to remove the tumor2) to take away (from a place) and take to another place 移走,脫掉，去掉Remove (take off) your hat.He removed the child from the class.3) to go to live or work in another place 遷移，移居Our office has removed to Harlow from London,9. However, this explanation makes sense to the historians. (Para. 10)make sense1) to be a wise course of action 有道理，符合情理的，明智It makes sense to take care of your health.Why did she do that? It didnt seem to make sense.2) to have a clear meaning 有明確的意義No matter how I tried to read it, the sentence didnt make (any)