Bases para tarea de ingles 3 Homework Task
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Homework Task 1
Fecha de entrega: ver calendario de actividades
Revise las indicaciones generales para desarrollar la actividad Homework Task 1, que se encuentran en la guía de estudio Unit 7.
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EXERCISE I (50 points)
READING COMPREHENSION: Read the following text. Scan it and write the name of the right place next to each sentence.
Wonders of the 21st Century
In the ancient world there were many wonders. The seven wonders of the ancient world were truly amazing architectural structures, some of which are still around today. But in the world we live in today there are even more spectacular wonders, far more than seven. They are located all over the world in different countries; built by people of all nations, cultures and languages. Now here, there are just a few of these amazing wonders, some of the 21st century’s wonders of the world.
[pic 4] | Millau Viaduct: The Millau Viaduct is located in Millau, France; it is a work of both engineering prowess and architectural grace. Across the river Tam, in the south of France, it is the tallest (1,122 feet) and longest (1.6 miles) cable-stayed bridge in the world. It took only three years to build; it was manufactured off-site, moved into place and aligned with the help of a GPS. |
San Francisco Federal Building: The San Francisco federal building, located in San Francisco, is an 18-story home for federal workers; it was the first office tower in the U.S. to eliminate air-conditioning, over 70% percent of its area. It accomplishes this through a computer- controlled skin that actively adjust to weather changes. Its narrow floor plate allows for natural ventilation, while metal sun screens shade the floor-to-ceiling windows. And even more impressive are the skip-stop elevators, sky gardens, and open stairs that allow employees to work and interact with one another. | [pic 5] |
[pic 6] | Chanel: Chanel, Tokyo, Japan. The glass facade of Chanel’s store in Tokyo lights up the night with 700,000 embedded LEDs; the massive display can show an electronic version of the brand’s signature black-and white tweed pattern, or a video of a fashion show. The electronic mural can also transform from transparent to opaque, thanks to a combination of 3,675 square feet of canvas scrim and electronically controlled privacy glass. That makes this structure truly remarkable. |
Fiera Milano: The Feira Milano, located in Milan, Italy incorporates eight exhibition halls, totaling 345,000 square meters of space. The unique feature of the complex is an amazing glass-and-steel canopy that stretches for 1,300 meters, connecting the myriad buildings. The volcano-like protuberance near the entrance is formed by a square mesh; the free-formed portion of the canopy is formed by rhombic meshes. | [pic 7] |
Taken from: http://quazen.com/arts/architecture/seven-wonders-of-the-21st-century/
Answers | |
shows a display in black and white in the façade. | |
has a computer-controlled skin that adjusts to weather changes. | |
is the tallest and longest bridge in the world. | |
has a unique glass and steel canopy. | |
has an electronic mural that makes the structure remarkable. | |
has a volcano like protuberance. | |
is full of skip-stop elevators, sky gardens, and open stairs. | |
is a work of both engineering and grace. | |
has eight exhibition halls. | |
is a 18-story building for federal workers. |
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