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 \nclassical contemporary derelictdilapidatedelegant graceful imposingimpressiveinnovativemagnificent ornaterun-down stylish traditional ugly      \n2b Decide which adjectives in Exercise 2a candescribe a building which is:  \n1 not in good condition  \n2 not modern  \n3 unattractive  \n## 4 new and different\n\n5 attractive  \n6 decorative  \n7 modern  \n8 important-looking  \n## PRONUNCIATION\n\n37.1 Word stress Underline the stress on theadjectives in Exercise 2a.Put them in groups of wordswith first-and second-syllable stress.Compare yourideas with a partner,then listen and check.  \n# THE COLOSSEUM\n\nI always visit the Colosseum when I’m in Rome;it'smagnificent.I suppose it's what many people think ofwhen you say classical architecture.It's an incrediblyimpressive building,and to me represents the powerof the Roman Empire.It was constructed way back inAD 80.It's a vast amphitheatre and big crowds used togo there to watch gladiators and fights between wildanimals.It's made of stone and concrete,and althoughit was damaged by earthquakes in the 15th century,themain structure has survived for almost 2,000 years.Itused to look rather run-down,but recently it has beenrenovated and partly restored.  \n7.1  \n# ICONIC BUILDINGS\n\n## 4 Look at the photos on these pages.Describe eachbuilding.Which do you like most?Why?\n\n7 Match words in the texts with their meanings 1-10.  \n1 a circular building with seats arranged on a slope (text A)  \n2 continued to exist in difficult conditions(text A)  \n5a Match verbs 1-8 with their meanings a-h.  \n## 3 repair a building so it is in good condition (text A)\n\n1 damage  \na repair to put in original condition  \n## 4 a place for a dead person (text B)\n\n2 rebuild  \nb keep in good condition  \n## 5 a round roof on a building(text B)\n\nc build  \n3 construct  \n## 6 the outside (text B)\n\n4 demolish  \nd ask someone to build  \n## 7 the inside (text B)\n\n5 maintain  \ne erect again  \n## 8 a building which is easily noticed (text C)\n\nf plan  \n6 restore  \n## 9 not lasting or needed for very long(text C)\n\ng harm  \n7 commission  \n## 10 something ugly or very unpleasant to look at(text C)\n\n8 design  \nh knock down  \n# SPEAKING AND WRITING\n\n5b Put the verbs in order to show the stages in the lifeof a building.  \n## 8 Work with a partner.Describe a building in your countryor a country you know well.Talk about these topics.\n\n# READING\n\n● where it is  \n6a Read the statements.Are they true or false?Guessthe answers from your knowledge.Compare yourideas with a partner.  \n·why you like it  \n·what is special about it  \n·why you would recommend a visitor to see it  \nThe Colosseum  \n9 Interpreting ideas Discuss the questions with your partner.  \n## 1 was built in the 15th century.\n\n1 What do you think is the most iconic building inyour country?  \n2 was a place where people watched fights.  \n3 is older than the other two structures.  \n## 2 Do you think it is a good representation of yourarchitectural culture?Why?Why not?\n\n4 is currently in very bad condition.  \nThe Taj Mahal  \n3 What buildings in other countries do you considerto be iconic?  \n5 was built as a palace for an emperor.  \n6 was constructed over 500 years ago.  \n7 is in danger.  \n## 10 Write a paragraph about the building you discussedin Exercise 8 or 9.\n\nThe Eiffel Tower  \n8 has always been popular.  \n9 was the world's tallest building.  \nMEET THE EXPERT  \n10 was never intended to be permanent.  \nWatch an interview with Laura Mark,an architectural journ","cbCaio9bUEz0OhKh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaio9bUEz0OhKh","pdf",6213481,12,"English","# VOCABULARY\n## Describing Buildings\n## Pronunciation\n# THE COLOSSEUM\n# ICONIC BUILDINGS\n## Speaking and Writing\n# READING\n## The Colosseum\n## The Taj Mahal\n## The Eiffel Tower\n# Meet the Expert\n# ARCHITECTURE","[{\"question\":\"What does the writing task ask you to produce?\",\"answer\":\"Write a paragraph about the building you discussed in the speaking exercises, explaining your ideas and recommendations.\"}]","ARCHITECTURE - Describing Buildings - Vocabulary, Reading and Writing Skills | PDF",1790591449]