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Building Solutions

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Building Solutions

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  1. Building Solutions IN THIS UNIT, YOU WILL: Read about unusual buildings. Learn about a city built on water. Explore some unusual structures around the world

  2. THINK AND DISCUSS • 1. How would you describe a typical home in your town or city? For example, what materials is it made from? • 2. What makes a neighborhood a nice place to live?

  3. PRE-READING • A. Look at the photos and infographic and read the captions on pages 80–83. Match each one with a description (a–c). • _____ Photo on pages 80–81 • _____ Infographic on page 82 • _____ Photo on page 83 • a. An underground skyscraper • b. An office building that people live in • c. A home made from things that people threw away

  4. b. What words would you use to describe each building? Discuss your ideas with a partner. c. Who does the writer mention in the passage? Scan the passage on pages 80–82 for people’s names and occupations and complete the information below. Then read the whole passage to check your answers.

  5. LIVING SPACES • In many communities around the world, people are finding creative ways to make the most of their resources.

  6. GETTING THE MAIN IDEAS • What is the main idea of the passage on pages 80–82? Complete the statement. People are using _______ to create places to live and work. • modern materials and nonprofessional builders • available resources and adapting to local conditions • abandoned homes and office buildings

  7. ORGANIZING SUPPORTING DETAILS One way to understand and remember supporting details is to organize them in a chart. Complete the chart using the information below. Refer to the passage on pages 80–82. • Caracas, Venezuela • an underground building • materials thrown away by building companies • Huntsville, Texas • a building abandoned by a construction company • empty offices • glass for a roof • houses made from recycled wood • Mexico City

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