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Big buildings are nothing new. The ancient Egyptians built the Pyramids. The Italians bullt tall towers in the
Middle Ages. The French built huge cathedrals. However, it was difficult to build very tall buildings because
the bricks were not strong enough. Then, in 1852, Elisha Otis invented the elevator and in the 1880s
engineers developed a new building technique using steel. It was now possible to build tall buildings with
strong steel without worrying how to get to the top.
In big cities such as Chicago and New York that needed living space for families, and offices for businesses,
skyscrapers were the perfect solution. Some very brave men worked on these buildings as it was a
dangerous job. Imagine walking along narrow beams hundreds of feet above the ground! For this reason,
Mohawk Indians from Canada and ex-sailors did most of the work as they were not scared of heights. In
fact, the word 'skyscraper' comes from the name sailors gave to the tallest mast on a ship.
In 1885, the world's first skyscraper, a ten-storey office building, opened in Chicago,
Between 1930 and 1931, the Empire State Building grew almost one floor higher every day
The 3,400 men who worked on it finished it in 14 months.
These days, skyscrapers decorate every city skyline, and each year taller and taller bulldings
appear all over the world. At present, the world's tallest building is the Burj Khalifa, in the
United Arab Emirates. With over 1,200 stores, this building is a city in itself. Astana, the
capital of Kazakhstan, also has its share of skyscrapers, The Triumph of Astana
is one of the most impressive. It was finished in 2006 and it has 39 floors, with
shops, offices, apartments and a hotel.
Who knows what's next. The sky is the limit!
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1 Why couldn't people build really tall buildings in the past?
2 When could people start building skyscrapers?
3 How did the invention of the elevator change the history of buildings?
4 Why did people want to build skyscrapers in cities?
5 Why are tall buildings called 'skyscrapers'?
6 How fast did the Empire State Building grow?
7 What can you find in the Triumph of Astana in Kazakhstan?
Определенно! Я думаю что это лучшее время оставаться учеником еще долгое время, потому что это период когда тебе не нужно заботиться о проблемах взрослых и ты можешь наслаждаться будучи учеником.
2)Yes, I do. I have many friends at school, because all schoolmates are really nice and I'm glad to keep in touch with them.
Да, У меня много друзей в школе, потому что все мои "одношкольники" очень хорошие ребята и поэтому я рад(а) поддерживать с ними отношения.
3)Yes, I do. I can see something good in my classmates, they are kind to me so I get on well with each of pupils in my class.
Да. Я могу видеть что-то хорошее у моих одноклассников. Они добры ко мне, поэтому я хорошо с ними "лажу"
4) How it's not strange, I usually study at school but particulary I don't fоrget about having fun with my friends.
Как это не странно, обычно я учусь в школе но частично не забываю веселиться с моими друзьями
5) My favourite subject at school is Math because I take it easy and I like those moments when not everybody can understand it exept of me)
Мой любимый предмет в школе - математика, потому что она дается мне легко и я люблю те моменты когда не каждый может понять за исключением меня
6) I really need to have a calm environment in my class because you can study more effectively than if you always argue with other pupils.
Мне действительно важно иметь спокойную обстановку в классе потому что ты можешь учиться эффективнее чем если б ты постоянно ругался с учениками.
My family is not so big. There are only four people: dad, mom, my elder brother and me. Oh, and a cat. My dad is really funny man who always makes me smile if something go wrong. However he is a boss in energetic company and he is very serious and hard-working. My mommy the most beautiful woman in the world. She is slim and have short hear. She is a teacher in the university. She loves children and teaching. My mom knows three foreign languages: English, German and Spanish. My brother is 24 years old and he is a student of one of the most prestigious university. Also he plays a guitar and do snowboarding fantastically. I'm youngest child in the family. I study at school and like dancing. And we have a cat. All family love our little cutie. My family is very close and friendly. We always support each other and share our feelings and thoughts about everything. I think my family is ideal one. I love them.