Задание 3. Чтение и понимание текста (Reading Comprehension). Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопросы по-английски. Text: “What is Architecture?” Architecture is both the process and the product of planning, designing, and constructing buildings or other structures. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural symbols and as works of art. Historical civilizations are often identified with their surviving architectural achievements, such as the pyramids of Egypt or the Gothic cathedrals of Europe. An architect combines art, science, and technology to create functional and aesthetic spaces for people to live and work in. Вопросы к тексту: 1. What does architecture combine to create spaces? 2. How are historical civilizations often identified? 3. Name two historical architectural examples mentioned in the text.

Перевод задания: Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопросы по-английски.

1. Architecture combines art, science, and technology to create functional and aesthetic spaces for people to live and work in.
   Архитектура объединяет искусство, науку и технологии, чтобы создавать функциональные и эстетичные пространства, в которых люди могут жить и работать.
2. Historical civilizations are often identified by their surviving architectural achievements.
   Исторические цивилизации часто узнают по сохранившимся архитектурным достижениям.
3. The pyramids of Egypt and the Gothic cathedrals of Europe.
   Пирамиды Египта и готические соборы Европы.