BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
What part of a building is built first?
The foundation.
In which city would you find the Eiffel Tower?
Paris.
Name one material used to build houses.
Wood, brick, steel, or concrete.
Which word would come first: First, Next, or Finally?
First.
What is the purpose of an informative text?
To inform.
Why are foundations important?
They support the weight of the building.
What is the name of the famous leaning tower in Italy?
Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Which material is commonly used in skyscrapers because it is very strong?
Steel.
What type of text explains how or why something happens?
An explanatory text.
What feature appears at the start of a book and tells readers where topics can be found?
A table of contents.
What professional designs buildings?
: An architect.
Which famous building in Australia has sail-shaped roofs?
Sydney Opera House.
What machine is used to lift heavy materials on building sites?
A crane.
Complete the sequence: First, Next, Then, _____.
Finally.
What feature explains a picture?
A caption.
What professional makes sure a building is strong and safe?
An engineer.
What is the tallest building in the world?
: Burj Khalifa.
Why is concrete often reinforced with steel?
To make it stronger.
Why do explanatory texts often use time-order words?
: To show the sequence of events or steps.
What feature helps readers locate specific information quickly using page numbers?
An index.
Why do builders test materials before using them?
To make sure they are strong, safe, and suitable for the job.
Which famous tower in London is often mistaken for the name "Big Ben"?
Elizabeth Tower.
What does an engineer do?
Designs, tests, and solves problems to make structures safe and strong.
What is the difference between an informative text and an explanatory text?
n informative text gives facts about a topic, while an explanatory text explains how or why something happens.
What feature provides definitions of important words?
A glossary.