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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #30237 Medium Building 3
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Listen to the recording and answer the question by selecting all the correct responses. You will need to select more than one response.

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Today we are going to talk some more about architecture and what makes for a good design. There are of course a whole range of qualities that most architects would like their buildings to possess. One of these is the durability of the building. Architects must consider how well the building will stand up to the ravages of climate and time. Will it remain robust and in good condition? Clearly, requirements will vary according to the surroundings of the building in question. A design that is suitable for Dubai will have different needs from one for Moscow. Then of course it's essential to consider the appearance of the building. Regardless of what its purpose may be, will people find pleasure in looking at it! An original and still respected writer on architecture, the Roman Vitrtuvius, wrote in the first century that a building should delight people and should raise their spirits. Again, tastes may vary from one society to the next, but the principle remains the same.

Which of these qualities of a building does the speaker mention as being important?

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Option 1: "how attractive the building is to look at"

Explanation: The text states that it's essential to consider the appearance of the building and whether people will find pleasure in looking at it. This directly supports the idea that attractiveness is an important quality.

Option 2: "how original the design of the building is"

Explanation: While originality may be a factor in architecture, the text does not mention it as a quality that the speaker considers important. Therefore, this option is not supported by the text.

Option 3: "how well the building fits in with surrounding buildings"

Explanation: The text discusses the need for buildings to consider their surroundings but does not specifically mention fitting in with surrounding buildings as an important quality. This makes the option incorrect.

Option 4: "how long the building is likely to last"

Explanation: The text emphasizes the durability of the building and how well it will stand up to climate and time, indicating that longevity is indeed an important quality.

Option 5: "how well the building suits its purpose"

Explanation: Although the purpose of a building is mentioned, the text does not specifically state that suitability for purpose is an important quality. Thus, this option lacks support from the text.

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