Стр.26-27 Unit 2 ГДЗ Комарова Ларионова 11 класс

Writing: Article

A Match the pictures with the descriptions. Which words helped you decide?

1. This building is known for its odd, pickle shape. Designed by Norman Foster and completed in 2003, it is located in London’s busy financial centre and has become an iconic symbol of the city.
2. This structure, located in central Italy, is famous for the curious way it stands. Completed in 1372, the building leans because the ground on one side is too soft to support it properly.
3. These tall, deep terra cotta red painted structures stand in front of the Neva River. The ship bows and anchors that decorate the structures represent Russia’s influence on the seas.

The Sydney Opera House

B Read this article about the Sydney Opera House. Why is it the writer’s favourite building?

A The Sydney Opera House is considered the most important landmark in Sydney. As soon as people see it, they think of the city. It is on Bennelong Point on the harbour close to another important landmark, the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

B It was designed to look like the sails of a boat, which is appropriate (1) ______ it is situated right on the water’s edge. It’s covered in white, shiny tiles that glimmer in the sunlight. (2) ______ you are looking at it close-up or from a distance, it’s very impressive. (3) ______ it was completed, in 1973, it has been used mainly as an opera house. (4) ______, it’s also used for other shows, like theatre productions and concerts. What I like most about the building is its original design and the fact that it can be seen from many parts of the city. (5) ______, its history is also fascinating. (6) ______ an argument between the architect, Jorn Utzon, and the government, Utzon, who lived in Denmark, never saw it completed!

Quick chat

Have you visited any of the places above? Which of the places would you like to visit? Why / Why not?

Skills development

Organization

C Each paragraph in the article focuses on one topic. Match the topics to the paragraphs.

• What it looks like
• Why it’s my favourite
• Where it is
• What it is/was used for

Linking ideas

D Read the article again and choose the correct linking word or phrase.

E Complete the sentences with a linking word or phrase from the box. Do not use a word or phrase more than once.

as; because; because of; however; moreover; since; whether

1. ______ you like modern buildings or not, you will find this one impressive.
2. I like this building ______ it’s so old.
3. ______ it is so unusual, most people know about the Sydney Opera House.
4. The Parthenon has been standing ______ the fifth century BC.
5. I find it impressive ______ it is one of the tallest buildings in the world.
6. It is not considered to be a beautiful building. ______, most people find it interesting to look at.
7. The Winter Palace is probably the most famous palace in the world. ______, it is one of the biggest palaces ever built.

Language chunks

Talking about a building

• It is situated in…
• It was built by…
• It was completed in…
• It was designed by…

Planning and writing

F Read this writing task. Choose a building from A or one that you know something about and complete the planner.

Do you have a favourite building either in your country or anywhere else in the world? We want to hear about it! Write an article of between 120 and 180 words.

Planner

• Title
• Paragraph 1: Where is it?
• Paragraph 2: What does it look like?
• Paragraph 3: What is/was it used for?
• Paragraph 4: Why is it your favourite building?

G Write your article. Use the Language chunks and the Planner to help organize your article.

HELPFUL HINTS

To make your piece of writing look more like an article, give it a title.

Quick check! Be sure to:

• write four paragraphs
• talk about one topic only in each paragraph
• use linking words or phrases to link your ideas
• use an informal or neutral style
• make it interesting
• give your article a title