be cut in special ways to make it even stronger than normal wood.Won’t it catch fire?Wooden buildings... in any skyscraper. But more high buildings are now using wood.In the last four years, Australia ……

of the CCTV system to control access to buildings. The entrance to the library of some universities...The Closed Circuit Television system, CCTV for short, is quite common at most universities ……

that are special in this way in the West.There are superstitions (迷信) about some numbers in China...中国人为何如此“迷恋”数字？In Western countries, some people think the number 13 brings bad luck. In the past ……

buildings. The old ones have been pulled down to make room for modern skyscrapers (摩天大楼). But did you know that in some countries, some old buildings enjoy special protection?In Britain and in other European ……

buildings, enjoy its parks and gardens, and see all its famous sights (风景). How things have changed: once... become quite a familiar thing, the experience retains (保持) its excitement. This is especially the case ……

;s Forbidden City and some 700-year-old houses in England.Ramage also said bamboo can be cut in special...土) and glass are the most common materials for building skyscrapers. But more of these buildings are now ……

with 400,000 people on New Zealand’s South Island. The quake damaged buildings and train lines... ... the buildings are strong compared with, say, Haiti,” earth sciences professor Martha Savage from Victoria ……

quite literally.Although they have graduated from Fuyang Experimental Middle School, the campus still means a lot to them. They chose a special way to cherish (珍视) their memories of junior life &ndash ……

at the end of the year), while others start earlier. It is quite common to see special “back to school... in this country. Let’s take a look at some of these traditions.Changing of the leavesWhen fall ……

师)? Architects design (设计) buildings and make cities beautiful and special. Ieoh Ming Pei (贝聿... old.Pei designed over 50 buildings around the world. He has always wanted his works to match ……

health. Looking at some ugly buildings, people can have headaches. Scientists say the design (设计... are everywhere in our city. But did you know? They can affect (影响) our health. Looking at some ugly buildings ……

strange buildings. Take a look at some of them!Across the world, there are many strange buildings... picture frame好大一个“画框”This building looks quite different from most buildings. It looks ……

poll (投票) showed that some 35% of those asked do socialize with their neighbors. How certain buildings... to buy bread, wine, or coffee can be the start of a new friendship.In some such buildings the presence ……

to be viewed on a flatbed display without any need of special glasses. The company says its..., simulations of buildings and landscapes, and even 3-D menus in restaurants.Smallest motorUSING nano ……

Making gift choicesNOWADAYS, many people like to give gifts to the special ones in their lives. But what kinds of gifts are good choices? While some people may find it quite easy to come up with good ……