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If you are planning a trip,you may be wondering what might be in your line of travel when it comes to unique buildings.There are some unusual,unique buildings you should put on your travel bucket list.
Capital Gate—Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Capital Gate is one of the tallest buildings in Abu Dhabi.According to the Guinness World Records,Capital Gate is the world's farthest leaning,man-made tower.The structure leans at an 18 degree angle,and intentionally so.This is a lean about 5 times greater than the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Svalbard Global Seed Vault—Longyearbyen,Norway
Nothing grand or stunning about this structure,from a visual perspective.But,in someway,the future of civilization may depend on the work done at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is designed to store millions of different types of seeds for the replanting of various crops in the event of any number of major global disasters.The building comes complete with blast-proof doors,airlocks,and motion sensors.
Palace of the Parliament—Bucharest,Romania
The Palace of the Parliament is the second largest administrative building on the planet.Indeed,it is so big that it can be seen from space.The structure was commissioned by the last communist dictator to rule in Romania.A fraction of the building is in use today,most of it sitting idle.
Lotus Temple—Delhi,India
If in India,a visitor interested in building and architecture should also check out the Lotus Temple in Delhi.The Lotus Temple is indeed designed to mimic the appearance of the flower.The Lotus Temple is a Bahai house of worship completed in 1986.
(1)What can we learn about Capital Gate? BB
A.It is the only tower in Abu Dhabi.
B.It's the farthest leaning tower built by man.
C.It is as famous as the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
D.It's the tallest building in United Arab Emirates.
(2)What is unique about Svalbard Global Seed Vault? AA
A.Its function.
B.Its height.
C.Its size.
D.Its appearance.
(3)Where is this text most likely taken from? CC
A.A science journal.
B.An architecture magazine.
C.A travel brochure.
D.A book about buildings.
【答案】B;A;C
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