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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.

NAME:

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Taken from: http://quazen.com/arts/architecture/seven-wonders-of-the-21st-century/

Answers
1. Chanel: Chanel, shows a display in black and white in the façade.
Tokyo, Japan.
2. San Francisco Federal has a computer-controlled skin that adjusts to weather changes.
Building
3. Millau Viaduct: is the tallest and longest bridge in the world.

4. Fiera Milano has a unique glass and steel canopy.

5. Chanel: Chanel, has an electronic mural that makes the structure remarkable.

Tokyo, Japan
6. Fiera Milano: has a volcano like protuberance.

7. San Francisco Federal is full of skip-stop elevators, sky gardens, and open stairs.
Building
8. Millau Viaduct is a work of both engineering and grace.

9. Fiera Milano has eight exhibition halls.

10. San Francisco Federal is a 18-story building for federal workers.

Building

EXERCISE II (30 points)

VOCABULARY SKILL. Read the following sentences. Identify and write the adverb in
the box below; then decide if the writer of the following statements is sure (S) or Unsure
(U) about the information.

1 The movie I saw last night was probably the funniest.

2 My project was clearly the best.
3 Perhaps I will go to her party.

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4 She is possibly coming over this afternoon.

5 My mother is definitely the best cook there is.

Adverb 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
S or U 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

EXERCISE III (20 points)

VOCABULARY SKILL: Complete the sentences with the correct superlative. Use the
words in the box.

WET DANGEROUS DRY LARGE HOT

1. Canada and Russia are ___________ countries in the world.

2. The Atacama Desert in Chile is __________ place in the world.
3. Mount Waialeale in Hawaii is ___________ place in the world. It gets 1,170 centimeters
of rain a year.
4. The Himalayas are some of ____________ Mountains to climb.
5. _____________ capital city in the world is Muscat, in Oman. The temperature can rise
to 48°C in Summer.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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