Современная архитектура и строительство. Рябцева Е.В - 18 стр.

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35. A train goes faster than a ship but not as (fast) as an airplane. Which is the (fast)? Which is the
(slow)?
36. It is (hot) in Athens than it is in London; it is not as (hot) in Oslo as it is in London. Which of
the three cities is the (hot)? Which is the (cold)?
# Put the nouns into the plural form and change the sentences if necessary.
1. We have built a gigantic factory.
2. The ox has hurt its hoof and cannot draw the cart.
3. The sheep is grazing in the meadow.
4. The valley is green, and a deer is grazing in it.
5. There was a potato in the basket.
6. There was a fish in the net.
7. The hoof of an ox is cloven, that of a horse is not.
8. The key to the box is lost.
9. The roof of that house leaks, it needs repairing.
10. He brought a pailful of water from the river.
11. As soon as the train has arrived, the postman will deliver the letter.
12. A passer-by saw the accident.
13. This shelf contains several books on different subjects.
14. The hero was received with joy.
15. The leaf turned first yellow and then brown, and dropped off and was blown into the corner of
the garden.
16. A fox often prowled about the farm yard, seeking a fat goose to carry off.
# Ask alternative and disjunctive questions.
1. I like my tea with cream.
2. He decided to go to the theatre.
3. John had to walk to the village.
4. Although the weather was fine they decided to stay at home.
5. Last winter our class visited Rome.
6. I'm used to drinking a glass of milk before going to bed.
7. We were invited to stay at the castle for a fortnight.
8. I'm fond of opera.
9. We are going to Moscow with my brother today.
10. If I don't pass the exams I'll try to do it again next time.
Lesson 2
Industrial Building
Pre-reading Discussion
1. What is the difference between the buildings of the 19
th
and of the 21
st
century?
2. How can you describe the architecture of Tambov?
3. What are the main functions of industrial buildings?
4. Do you agree that architecture reflects the processes of the world?
5. What great architects do you know? What are they famous for?
In the 19th century, the image of industrial building was dominated by huge factory structures in which the
process of mass production was combined with a concentration of mechanical power. Innovative concerns ex-
pect architects to provide holistic strategies rather than design details, and organizational structures based on
communication and cultural needs rather than constructional refinements. More and more virtual concerns are
dispensing with the actual production process to concentrate on product planning and marketing. The classical
unity of time and place in which industrial activities were carried out in the past, and the kind of construction in