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Strange buildings
Here are some of the strangest buildings in the world. Please read about them and tell us your impressions.
Stone House, Portugal
The Stone House in Portugal is really similar to the famous home of the Fiintstones(《摩登原始人》). It is built between two rocks and its architecture(建筑)has impressed some of the greatest architects. The house is pretty comfortable inside, with a fireplace and everything necessary, so it is a wonderful example of modern architecture in Stone Age style!
Dancing Building, the Czech Republic
The Dancing house, or "Fred and Ginger", is located in Prague, the Czech Republic. It is an amazing masterpiece of architecture which has its own romantic attraction. There is something so sweet in the way the buildings hug each other for a dance! It has become a symbol of the city!
The Crooked House, Poland
The Crooked House in Poland has an extraordinary and amazing structure. It was built in 2003 with its design based on the pictures of Jan Marcin Szancer and Per Dahlberg. It looks as if it has been taken from a cartoon: Its design is anything but straight, yet it is still balanced, so it is not ugly at all, just strange! The interesting part is how builders managed to create this genius idea, but the house is a fact and everyone admires their creativity!
Habitat 67, Montreal, Canada
Habitat 67 in Canada is a very interesting arrangement of cubes, which looks like the building blocks that children play with. It is pretty interesting how it was designed-it looks so original, and at the same time the building is completely stable and comfortable for living! It was created as a main attraction for Expo(展览会)67, where it officially came to the view of the public!
21. What is a common feature of the Stone House and the Dancing Building?
A. They both appear very modern. B. They are the symbols of their own cities.
C. They are both for people to live in. D. They are both examples of great architecture.
22. What is a special feature of The Crooked House?
A. It was designed by two architects. B. It has the longest history of the four.
C. Its construction lines are not straight. D. Its design inspiration is from cartoons.
23. Which of the buildings can remind people of a kind of toy?
A. Stone House, Portugal B. Dancing Building, the Czech Republic
C. Crooked House, Poland D. Habitat 67, Montreal, Canada
