Khan Shatyr, Kazakhstan The Crystal - UK Next to the waters of the River Thames there is a
Situated in Astana, Khan Shatyr is a modern shopping and
remarkable building – the Crystal. It was designed
entertainment centre where a wide variety of shopping and leisure
by Wilkinson Eyre Architects and it opened in 2012.
activities are found under one roof. It was designed by architect Norman
It contains an exhibition on sustainability where
Foster and it was opened in 2010. Today it's one of Kazakhstan's main
visitors are given the opportunity to explore issues
tourist attractions,
such as energy, water and the environment.
It imitates the tent structure of the yurt
, providing a constant reminder
The Crystal is the most eco-friendly building in
to urban Kazakhs of their roots out on the steppe. But that's not all!
London. It is covered with solar panels that provide
Khan Shatyr is one of the world's most eco-friendly buildings.
It has been provided with a see-through covering that
all of its electricity and engineers have installed
special pipes which store extra energy underground.
helps to maintain a constant warm temperature
It also produces 90% of its own water by collecting
inside whatever the weather. Its builders have
rainwater and waste water. The Crystal is a great
also designed its distinctive shape
example of how modern architecture has been made
withstand high winds. It is a
to work with nature to save the planet.
unique structure for all
kinds of weather!

3
Work in pairs. Compare and contrast
the two buildings in the texts. Use present simple, past simple and
present perfect active and passive forms.
A: Both buildings are eco-friendly.
B: That's true. The Khan Shatyr is in Astana, Kazakhstan, whereas the Crystal
is in London, UK​
прям щас нужно 3 задание

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