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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. There are FOUR sections in the paper.
2. Answer ALL questions in ALL sections.
3. Return the question and answer sheets at the end of the test to the
invigilators.
4. Use 2B pencils to answer the questions.
5. GOOD LUCK
NAME: __________________________________
CLASS: ______________
SECTION
MARKS
/25
/25
/25
/25
TOTAL
UNIQUE BUILDINGS
THE CROOKED HOUSE
The Crooked House was built in 2004. It is part of
Rezydent Shopping Centre in Poland. The building
was designed by Szotynscy Zaleski (zo-tin-sey zalen-ski). He was a Polish architect. It is designed to
look like fairytale illustrations. This house has
colourful glass entrances and sandstones-framed
windows which make the building unique. The
roof is designed to look like a dragon.
RIPLEYS BUILDING
The Ripleys Building is also known as the Branson
Museum. It is located in Canada. It was built to
reflect the 1812 Missouri earthquake. The
cracks are the unique features of the structure. It
gives the impression that it has just survived an
earthquake.
THE BASKET BUILDING
This building is located in Ohio, United States. It is
owned by Dave Longaberger who is in the
business of selling baskets. This building has
seven floors and resembles a giant basket. There
are two basket handles attached to the building.
The handles are heated during winter to prevent
ice from forming.
THE ELEPHANT TOWER.
The Elephant Tower is the famous landmark in
Bangkok, Thailand. It resembles an elephant
which is a symbol of Thai culture. Its ears are
actually glass-enclosed balconies. Its eyes are
huge windows. The tusks are the management
offices.
SECTION A
(25 marks)
Circle the best answer.
1.
Crooked
A.
B.
C.
D.
is _______
beautiful
dented
not straight / twisted
watery
2.
3.
_________ is
A.
B.
C.
D.
4.
5.
What is the
A.
B.
C.
D.
meaning of cracks?
wall decorations
window panes
building design
lines on the surface of something when it has broken but not split into separate
parts.
SECTION B
(25 marks)
Tick () the correct answers.
6.
built in 1994
built in 2004
built in 1800
7.
Szotynscy Zaleski
Bernadette Rostenskowski
Ignacy Mosckiki
8.
Benson Museum
Blair Museum
Branson Museum
9.
SECTION C
(25 marks)
Answer the questions in the space provided.
1. Who designed the Crooked House?
2.
3.
4.
5.
SECTION D
(25 marks)
Match the phrases in List A to the suitable phrases in List B.
List B
colourful glass entrance and sandstoneframed windows
the symbol of Thai culture.
the owner of the Basket Building.
by a Polish architect.
the unique features.