Lectura

Easter Island, Chile

Easter Island is a remote island in the Pacific Ocean that is famous for its mysterious statues, called moai, that were carved by the Rapa Nui people.

AREN'T MONUMENTS AND ANCIENT BUILDINGS INTERESTING? ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE PREVIOUS TEXTS.

1. What is the significance of monumental works of art and architecture throughout history?

2. Do you think iconic structures are artistic expressions?

LET'S CHECK MORE! CIRCLE TRUE OR FALSE.

1. Monumental works of art and architecture have a significant impact on our world throughout history. TRUE / FALSE
2. Monumental structures often have cultural significance and are timeless artistic expressions. TRUE / FALSE
3. Stonehenge is an ancient monument in England that dates to 3100 BC. TRUE / FALSE

¿Cuál es la significancia de las obras monumentales de arte y arquitectura a lo largo de la historia?

1. Son testimonios de civilizaciones, expresan creencias religiosas y poder, conectan generaciones, son patrimonio cultural.

¿Crees que las estructuras icónicas son expresiones artísticas?

1. Sí: combinan creatividad, técnica y simbolismo; transmiten visiones del mundo y emociones a través del diseño.

Monumental works of art and architecture have a significant impact on our world throughout history.

1. TRUE — el texto afirma exactamente esta idea.

Monumental structures often have cultural significance and are timeless artistic expressions.

1. TRUE — coincide con la lectura.

Stonehenge is an ancient monument in England that dates to 3100 BC.

1. TRUE — coincide con la descripción de Stonehenge.

Glosario

• Easter Island: Isla de Pascua, en el Pacífico, territorio chileno.
• moai: Estatuas monolíticas talladas por los Rapa Nui.
• Rapa Nui: Pueblo nativo de la Isla de Pascua.
• mysterious: Misterioso.
• remote: Remoto.

Fuentes

• Imagen moai Isla de Pascua.