单选题The main touch of the shell is _____.Ato strengthen the pilings of the houseBto give the house a better appearanceCto protect the wooden frame of the houseDto slow down the speed of the swelling water

单选题
The main touch of the shell is _____.
A

to strengthen the pilings of the house

B

to give the house a better appearance

C

to protect the wooden frame of the house

D

to slow down the speed of the swelling water


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解析:
推论题。第六段第二句提到,外壳就是起个隐藏木桩的作用,这样房子就不会看起来像是卷起裤子的腿,因此,好看的外形是红木外壳的主要作用。故B为答案。

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