Vocabulary
What word means the design of buildings?
architecture
Give one word used to show similarity.
both / similarly / also
Name one famous modern building in the UAE.
Burj Khalifa / Etihad Towers / Museum of the Future
Fix the sentence:
Both building are tall.
Both buildings are tall.
Why do people like modern buildings?
design / technology / comfort / beauty
What word means simple modern design with very few decorations?
minimalist
Give one word used to show difference.
however / while / in contrast
Name one famous traditional place in the UAE.
Al Jahili Fort / Qasr Al Hosn / Heritage Village
Fix the sentence:
Traditional homes has decorations.
Traditional homes have decorations.
Why do some people prefer traditional buildings?
culture / history / unique design / natural materials
What word means decoration added to a building?
ornamentation
Complete the sentence:
Traditional buildings are decorative, ______ modern buildings are simple.
while
Which UAE city is famous for the Burj Khalifa?
Dubai
Choose the correct word:
Modern buildings are tall, ______ traditional buildings are shorter.
A both
B while
C because
B while
Which style is better for hot weather? Why?
Traditional for airflow / thick walls
Modern for AC / technology
What word means balanced on both sides?
symmetrical
State one similarity between traditional and modern buildings.
Both provide shelter / both can be beautiful / both are useful
Why are heritage buildings important in the UAE?
culture / history / tourism / identity
Add punctuation:
Both styles are useful however modern buildings are practical
Both styles are useful; however, modern buildings are practical.
How could you combine traditional and modern styles?
Modern structure + traditional decoration / natural design + new technology
What word means what something is built from?
materials
State two differences between traditional and modern buildings.
Traditional = decorative / natural materials
Modern = simple / glass / steel
Why does the UAE build modern towers?
business / tourism / innovation / population growth
Fix the sentence:
I think modern buildings is better.
I think modern buildings are better.
Which style is more effective for the future? Justify.
Any justified answer with evidence