Khan shatyr, kazakhstan
situated in astana, khan shatyr is a modern shopping and
entertainment centre where a wide variety of shopping and leisure
activities are found under one roof. it was designed by architect norman
foster and it was opened in 2010. today it's one of kazakhstan's main
tourist attractions
it imitates the tent structure of the yurt, providing a constant reminder
to urban kazakhs of their roots out on the steppe. but that's not all!
khan shatyr is one of the world's most eco-friendly buildings.
it has been provided with a see-through covering that
helps to maintain a constant warm temperature
inside whatever the weather. its builders have
also designed its distinctive shape to
withstand high winds. it is a
unique structure for all
kinds of weather!
the crystal - uk
next to the waters of the river thames there is a
remarkable building - the crystal. it was designed
by wilkinson eyre architects and it opened in 2012.
it contains an exhibition on sustainability where
visitors are given the opportunity to explore issues
such as energy, water and the environment
the crystal is the most eco-friendly building in
london. it is covered with solar panels that provide
all of its electricity and engineers have installed
special pipes which store extra energy underground.
it also produces 90% of its own water by collecting
rainwater and waste water. the crystal is a great
example of how modern architecture has been made
to work with nature to save the planet.

work in pairs. compare and contrast the two buildings in the texts. use presents simple, past simple and present perfect active and passive forms. заранее ​

Dear Helen,  

How are the things going on? Did something new happen in your life? Having received your letter, I wanted to answer it immediately. But I was working a lot during the last two weeks. So I was pressed for time and did not manage to carry out my intentions.  

In my country spring has already set. It is quite warm and really sunny all days long. Being at work I always imagine myself strolling down some parks. I wish you could join me! It would be funny! Some days ago my friend advised me to read a very interesting book. I did it and I would like you to know this author. Are you ready to read good litterature?  

Tell me more about your work and free time. Are you satisfied with all this? What are your plans for this summer? Maybe we will be able to meet one day?  

Truly yours,  

Jessica  

Перевод

Дорогая Хелен,  

Как ты поживаешь? Есть что-нибудь новенькое? Я хотела сразу же ответить на твое письмо, но в последние две недели у меня было много работы. Времени не хватало, чтобы осуществить свои планы.  

У нас уже пришла весна. На улице тепло и солнечно целый день. Во время работы я постоянно представляю себя гуляющей по различным паркам. Я бы хотела, чтобы ты составила мне компанию. Было бы весело! Несколько дней назад подруга посоветовала мне почитать интересную книгу. Я ее прочла и хотела бы познакомить тебя с этим автором. Ты готова читать хорошую литературу?  

Расскажи мне больше о работе и отдыхе. Тебя все устраивает? Какие у тебя планы на лето? Может, мы как-нибудь встретимся?  

Всегда твоя,  

Джессика

Dear Steve,

I was very glad to hear from you again. I haven't written for ages because of my school activities.

In your letter you ask me to tell you about my favorite kind of sports. With a pleasure. I like many kinds of sports but best of all I like football. It's the game of my dream. I play for my school football club "Shkolnik". We are good players and we win almost every competitions.

Besides it I'm a football fan and I like to watch every match on TV or in the stadium. And what about you? Tell me about your favorite kind of sports. That's for me today. I have to go.

Best regards to your family.

Write soon.

Andrey  

Дорогой Стив,

Я был очень рад получить от тебя весточку. Я не писал целую вечность из-за занятости в школе.

В своем письме ты просишь меня рассказать  о моем любимом виде спорта. С удовольствием. Мне нравятся многие виды спорта, но больше всего я люблю футбол. Это игра моей мечты. Я играю за  мой школьный футбольный клуб "Школьник". Мы хорошие игроки, и мы выигрываем почти все соревнования.

Кроме того, я футбольный болельщик, и мне нравится смотреть каждый матч по телевизору или на стадионе. А как насчет тебя? Расскажи мне о своих любимых видах спорта. Это все на сегодня. Мне нужно идти.

передай привет своей семье.

Пиши как можно быстрее

Андрей

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