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Friedensreich Hundertwasser, an Austrian-born artist, held a deep dislike for straight lines. In his view, straight lines were “immoral”: in them lived no human spirit, only a manufactured, mindless mass addicted to comfort. This strong opinion is clearly reflected in his architectural works, which are filled with unexpected curves, lively colors, and imaginative shapes.

Born in 1928, Hundertwasser first made his name as a painter. He was known for his natural, spiral-like forms and bright colors. It was not until the 1970s that he started to explore architecture. Unlike the strict and often impersonal style of Brutalism, Hundertwasser preferred irregularity — a quality he saw in nature. He believed that modern architecture was lifeless and failed to meet human needs. “In our modern functional buildings, the human spirit is suffering,” he once said. “We are moving toward architecture that is impractical and even unfit to live in.”

By the 1980s, Hundertwasser began to take action. He called himself an “architecture doctor,” treating buildings that harmed the visual environment. In 1986, he completed the Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna. This apartment building features uneven floors, a roof covered with grass and soil, and trees growing inside. Its colorful outer walls and unusual shapes make it stand out. Hundertwasser designed the building without payment, hoping to prevent something ugly from being built in its place.

Another example is the Waldspirale in Germany, built in the 1990s. This U-shaped building has a green roof filled with plants and trees. Its outer walls are decorated with earth-colored lines. The structure is topped with golden domes, and what makes it special is that all 1,000 windows are different from one another. Even the door handles in each apartment are unique.

Hundertwasser’s final project, the Maishima Incineration Plant in Japan, was completed in 2001, a year after his death. The building has a golden dome chimney, colorful tiles, and over 500 windows, though only 130 are real. Throughout his life, Hundertwasser created more than 40 buildings worldwide. Each one challenges traditional design and stands as a symbol of his creative and boundless imagination.

1.1. According to Hundertwasser, straight lines are considered ______.

A highly moral

B full of spirit

C lacking soul

D naturally beautiful

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“In his view, straight lines were “immoral”: in them lived no human spirit, only a manufactured, mindless mass addicted to comfort.”可知Hundertwasser认为直线不道德，是因为它们缺乏人类精神（lacked human spirit），也就是选项C所说的“缺乏灵魂”（lacking soul）。故选C。

2.2. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A Hundertwasser’s painting career.

B Hundertwasser’s architectural works.

C Hundertwasser’s shift to architecture.

D Hundertwasser’s dislike for Brutalism.

解析：选C。C段落大意题。第二段首先提到他作为画家的成就（Born in 1928, Hundertwasser first made his name as a painter.），然后通过“It was not until the 1970s that he started to explore architecture.”引出他向建筑领域的转变。随后，整段都在阐述他对现代建筑的批判和他对建筑的理解，因此该段的主旨是讲述他从绘画到建筑的转变（shift to architecture）。故选C。

3.3. Why does the author mention the Hundertwasser’s Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna?

A To show his style was put into practice.

B To prove Vienna has many great buildings.

C To suggest his work had little influence.

D To explain modern art started in Austria.

解析：选A。A推理判断题。文章前三段介绍了Hundertwasser对直线的厌恶和对自然、不规则形状的推崇。第三段开头说“By the 1980s, Hundertwasser began to take action.”，紧接着就提到了Hundertwasserhaus这个项目。作者提及这个建筑，正是为了展示他如何将前文提到的理论和个人风格（如colorful outer walls, unusual shapes）付诸实践（put into practice），印证了他“建筑医生”的身份。故选A。

4.4. What makes the Waldspirale in Germany unique?

A Its golden domes.

B Its green roof.

C Its earth-colored lines.

D Its one thousand windows.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第四段对Waldspirale的描述，“...what makes it special is that all 1,000 windows are different from one another.”，明确指出该建筑的特殊之处在于它所有的1000扇窗户都各不相同。虽然其他选项（如金色圆顶、绿色屋顶）也是该建筑的特点，但原文中“what makes it special”后面紧跟的内容才是其独特性的关键。故选D。