VOCABULARY BUILDER
The Modern Architect
The architect is working on a new project. He is designing a skyscraper that will be built in the center of the city. For every project, he uses specialized software to create the 3-D blueprint. He must finish it by the end of the week so that he can meet with the head engineer to finalize the details of the 80-story tower. After that, he will answer questions from city officials about the new building's façade and safety features. If everything is in order, his new project will be approved and construction can start soon!
Simple Definitions - a skyscraper (n) = a very tall building or tower - a blueprint (n) = a technical drawing of a building - a story (n) = one level of a building - a façade (n) = the face or main side of a building - be in order (noun phrase) = correct condition or state
(adj) = adjective, (adv) = adverb, (n) = noun, (v) = verb, sth = something, sby = somebody
Word Challenge Fill in the blanks with the correct words. You may need to make changes to verbs (tense/3rd person) and nouns (singular/plural).
skyscraper blueprint story façade in order
1) Architects used to draft ______ by hand but nowadays they use sophisticated computer programs.
2) The new shopping mall has five ______ and a huge parking lot.
3) All fire permits and ISO certifications must be ______ before a construction is approved by city officials.
4) Modern _____ are built to resist strong winds and earthquakes.
5) Many buildings in the downtown area have glass and steel ______.
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Answers to Word Challenge
1) Architects used to draft blueprints by hand but nowadays they use sophisticated computer programs.
2) The new shopping mall has five stories and a huge parking lot.
3) All fire permits and ISO certifications must be in order before a construction is approved by city officials.
4) Modern skyscrapers are built to resist strong winds and earthquakes.
5) Many buildings in the downtown area have glass and steel façades.
