3)
How have buildings changed in the past few years?
As far as houses are concerned, there are 3 main differences that I can think of. First,
it’s now common to see three-storey homes on new housing estates which you never
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used to get and there are not so many bungalows being built. This is because there is
less building land available than, say, twenty years ago.
Second, new houses are more eco-friendly, with better insulation and
Third, there are new rules concerning things like the width of doors and the height of
With regard to public buildings and commercial buildings, the development of
stronger building materials and new construction techniques means
that architects are beginning to design more Futuristic buildings.
Transportation Vocabulary – Common Words & Phrases
Transportation Vocabulary Set 1: Key definitions
vehicle – a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for taking people or
goods from one place to another, especially on roads
- Three vehicles were involved in the accidents near my house.
to transport – take or carry people or goods from one place to another using a
vehicle
- Their furniture was transported to their new house in a large lorry.
transportation – a vehicle or system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. for
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