Тест по предмету «Английский язык» на тему «Architecture»

Which THREE statements about classical Greek columns are correct?
A. Doric columns have a plain capital.
B. Ionic columns are recognizable by their volutes.
C. Corinthian capitals are decorated with acanthus leaves.
D. All Greek columns support pointed Gothic arches.

Which THREE statements about Roman architecture are correct?
A. The Romans made wide use of concrete.
B. Roman builders used arches and vaults.
C. Aqueducts carried water over long distances.
D. Flying buttresses were a typical Roman feature.

Which THREE features are typical of Gothic cathedrals?
A. Pointed arches
B. Flying buttresses
C. Large stained-glass windows
D. Thick rounded walls with few windows

Which THREE ideas are associated with Renaissance architecture?
A. Symmetry and proportion
B. The revival of classical columns and orders
C. Careful use of geometry in plans
D. The rejection of all classical models

Which TWO statements are typical of Modernist architecture?
A. It often follows the principle “form follows function.”
B. It frequently uses steel and glass.
C. It relies mainly on pointed arches and flying buttresses.
D. It imitates medieval castles in every detail.

Which THREE materials are commonly used in modern skyscraper construction?
A. Steel
B. Reinforced concrete
C. Glass
D. Thatch

Which THREE statements about the Sydney Opera House are correct?
A. It was designed by Jørn Utzon.
B. It has shell-like roof forms.
C. It is located in Australia.
D. It is a Gothic cathedral.

Which THREE statements about the Taj Mahal are correct?
A. It is a mausoleum.
B. It is built mainly of white marble.
C. It is an example of Mughal architecture.
D. It stands in New Delhi.

Which TWO statements about the Eiffel Tower are correct?
A. It was built for the 1889 World’s Fair.
B. It is a lattice tower made of iron.
C. It was designed by Antoni Gaudí.
D. It stands in Rome.

Which THREE features are associated with Le Corbusier’s Villa Savoye?
A. Pilotis
B. Ribbon windows
C. A roof garden
D. Flying buttresses

Which THREE practices are examples of sustainable architecture?
A. Using passive solar design
B. Improving energy efficiency
C. Choosing renewable or recycled materials
D. Increasing unnecessary demolition and waste

Which THREE statements about architectural drawings are correct?
A. A floor plan shows the layout of spaces seen from above.
B. An elevation shows the exterior face of a building.
C. A section shows a building as if it were cut through.
D. A perspective drawing gives exact construction dimensions for every detail.

Which TWO statements about Brutalist architecture are correct?
A. It often uses exposed concrete.
B. It is known for bold, heavy forms.
C. It is defined by delicate stained-glass tracery.
D. It is a style of ancient Greek temple design.

Which THREE features are typical of Baroque architecture?
A. Dramatic curves
B. Rich ornamentation
C. Strong contrasts of light and shadow
D. Strict avoidance of decoration

Which THREE architect–building pairs are correct?
A. Frank Lloyd Wright — Fallingwater
B. Zaha Hadid — Heydar Aliyev Center
C. Antoni Gaudí — Sagrada Família
D. Mies van der Rohe — Taj Mahal