ROUND-UP 1 Choose the right option. 1. Paved roads are made of ...... . a. gravel b. asphalt c. crushed rock d. earth 2. On a suspension bridge the ...... . a. deck is hung below suspension cables on vertical suspenders. b. cables are usually attached to the roadway in a radial pattern. c. central span rests on cantilevered arms. d. deck can move and allow maritime traffic to go by. 3. Which of these elements is considered essential to produce a good learning environment? a. School canteen. b. Eco-friendly materials. c. Safe structural design. d. Good acoustics. 2 4. Exploiting technology in a museum with videos or interactive sections ...... . a. allows people to move freely. b. is not essential to understand the exhibition. c. captures the attention of visitors. d. is useless. 5. Performing Arts Centres ...... . a. are spaces used to host dance, music and theatre performances. b. developed in the 19th century. c. are Opera Houses. d. have a fixed seating configuration. 6. A stadium ....... . a. usually contains a pool tank. b. is typically designed to be open-air. c. must not have a sponsorship. d. has always an arch included in the design. Answer the following questions. 1. What is the first step in building a road? ............................................................................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2. What elements must engineers consider when designing a bridge? ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3. What is meant by audio environment in hospital design? ............................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4. What is the function of graphic design in a museum? ........................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5. Why are many PACs incorporating convertible audience floors into theatre design? ....................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................................. ..................................................................................................................................... 6. Why are sanitation and filtration systems necessary in swimming pools? ............................................ ............................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. 208 PUBLIC WORKS