[Unit 9B] Describing buildings

Question 1

The council favoured an original design by a young architect because they wanted a s_ and innovative town hall to bring a modern edge to their city.

= interesting and unusual enough to attract attention, эффектную

Answer 1

The council favoured an original design by a young architect because they wanted a striking and innovative town hall to bring a modern edge to their city.

/ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

Question 2

The council favoured an original design by a young architect because they wanted a striking and innovative town hall to b_ a modern e_ to their city.

= a strong, often exciting, quality

Answer 2

The council favoured an original design by a young architect because they wanted a striking and innovative town hall to bring a modern edge to their city.

Question 3

As the town is fairly small, the large castle on the hill is really too imposing and seems o_ _ p_.

= кажется неуместным

Answer 3

As the town is fairly small, the large castle on the hill is really too imposing and seems out of place.

Question 4

I’m sorry, but there’s nothing remarkable or new about the design of those houses - they’re totally n_d_ and pretty dated.

= having no interesting or unusual features or qualities; безликие

Answer 4

I’m sorry, but there’s nothing remarkable or new about the design of those houses - they’re totally nondescript and pretty dated.

BrE /ˈnɒndɪskrɪpt/
AmE /ˈnɑːndɪskrɪpt/

Question 5

I’m sorry, but there’s nothing remarkable or new about the design of those houses - they’re totally nondescript and pretty d_.

= довольно устаревшие

Answer 5

I’m sorry, but there’s nothing remarkable or new about the design of those houses - they’re totally nondescript and pretty dated.

/ˈdeɪtɪd/

Question 6

Those TV comedies were OK in their day but seem incredibly d_ now.

old-fashioned; belonging to a time in the past

Answer 6

Those TV comedies were OK in their day but seem incredibly dated now.

Question 7

I really like the gold leaf in the ceiling decorations, but for some people it’s t_ and over the top.

**= безвкусно **

Answer 7

I really like the gold leaf in the ceiling decorations, but for some people it’s tasteless and over the top.

Question 8

I really like the gold leaf in the ceiling decorations, but for some people it’s tasteless and o_ _ t_.

= чересчур, too much

Answer 8

I really like the gold leaf in the ceiling decorations, but for some people it’s tasteless and over the top.

Question 9

The g_, elegant lines of the building are very pleasing to the eye.

= изящные

Answer 9

The graceful, elegant lines of the building are very pleasing to the eye.

Question 10

I think this building is simply st_.

= extremely attractive or impressive

Answer 10

I think this building is simply stunning.