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

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

1. El texto afirma que los monumentos han dejado huella indeleble en el mundo.

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

1. El texto lo afirma explícitamente.

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

1. El texto indica explícitamente 3100 BC en Wiltshire, Inglaterra.

Preguntas abiertas

Respuesta orientativa: Son testimonios duraderos de las civilizaciones que los crearon; transmiten valores, creencias y avances técnicos a las futuras generaciones.

Respuesta orientativa: Sí, porque combinan ingeniería con estética y simbolismo, comunicando ideas y emociones más allá de su función original.

Tablas

Glosario

• moai: Moái; estatuas monolíticas de la Isla de Pascua talladas en piedra volcánica.
• Rapa Nui: Pueblo originario de la Isla de Pascua; también nombre nativo de la isla.
• remote island: Isla remota; alejada del continente.

Fuentes

• Fuente imagen Isla de Pascua.