1. Please rearrange the following events in chronological order.
I. The completion of the World Trade Center twin towers, becoming the tallest buildings in the world.
II. The Father of Skyscrapers, the Home Insurance Building in Chicago is completed by William de Baron Jenney.
III.The construction of the Empire State Building is completed in 20 months with 3500 workers.
IV. The Great Fire in Chicago.
(Hint: The Empire State Building was completed during the Great Depression)
A. IV, I, II, III
B. III, I, IV, II
C. IV, II, III, I
D. I, II, III, IV Answer
2. When building a skyscraper, which
material do you use to construct the exterior?
A. Aluminium alloy
B. High-strength steel
C. Brick
D. Reinforced concrete
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3. What does the name skyscraper mean?
A. Sky-reaching
B. Under the sky
C. Sky-defying
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4. What is the skyscraper in the picture?
A. Freedom Tower
B. Taipei 101
C. Sears Tower
D. SKYCITY 1000
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5. What does a a pressurization system do?
A. It puts pressure on the buildings.
B. It is a system that is activated when a fire alarm is sounded.
C. It is a loud speaker, and broadcasts messages.
D. It is a water sprinkler. When there is a fire, it sprinkles water in
order to put out the flames.
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6. When was steel discovered?
A. 1860's
B. The 70's
C. 1984
D. 1895
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7. The steam elevator was invented in the 1850's. Who invented it?
A. Richard Johnson
B. Gerald Smith
C. Elisha Otis
D. Linda Doolittle
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8. How many floors are there in the highest tower of Sorrento, Hong Kong?
A. 90 floors
B. 81 floors
C. 70 floors
D. 84 floors
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9. What are the steps in constructing a firm and steady skyscraper?
I. The construction of the main body of the skyscraper
II. A firm foundation
III. Erecting a climbing tower crane
A. II, III, I
B. I, II, III
C. III, I, II
D. II, I, III
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