New York (April 14, 2006)-The famous New York institution, the Winchester Hotel, established in 1887, has just announced its intention to enter the convention market. In a press release today, the hotel’s management announced that it will demolish several adjacent buildings, which it also owns, to make way for a new convention center to be known as the Winchester Center. The design, already approved by the New York City Council, involves ultra-modern facilities that will be linked to the existing hotel by an atrium.
One of New York’s most successful architects, the award-winning Lars Svendersen, has accepted the challenge of creating a beautiful and functional new center while not diminishing the elegance of the existing hotel. "My design intends to complement the beautiful Victorian structure. It is understated, but at the same time elegant. It will also be multi-functional. The atrium will encourage informal meetings, while the new convention center wil
A. A few nearby buildings near the hotel will be torn down.
B. The planned structure will be attached to the hotel.
C. The architectural sketch of the new building has been accepted by the city council.
D. The design of the new building has won the Architectural Design of the Year Award.
New York (April 14, 2006)-The famous New York institution, the Winchester Hotel, established in 1887, has just announced its intention to enter the convention market. In a press release today, the hotel’s management announced that it will demolish several adjacent buildings, which it also owns, to make way for a new convention center to be known as the Winchester Center. The design, already approved by the New York City Council, involves ultra-modern facilities that will be linked to the existing hotel by an atrium.
One of New York’s most successful architects, the award-winning Lars Svendersen, has accepted the challenge of creating a beautiful and functional new center while not diminishing the elegance of the existing hotel. "My design intends to complement the beautiful Victorian structure. It is understated, but at the same time elegant. It will also be multi-functional. The atrium will encourage informal meetings, while the new convention center wil
A. He has a good chance of getting the job to design the new building.
B. He has already established himself with his work.
C. He has been nominated for the architect of the year award.
D. He has a good relationship with the city council staff.
Since April, a new flu named A-H1 Nl(originally called swine flu)has affected over 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. Symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of regular seasonal influenza. People with swine flu often get a fever, headache, cough, sore throat, body aches, vomiting, chills and fatigue. Study has showed, that swine flu is a virus that usually affects pigs but appears to have acquired the ability to pass from person to person, though it’ s unclear how easily it can be transmitted this way.
Usually, the best way to protect yourself contracting it or other infectious diseases is with a dose of common sense: Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water, cover your coughs and sneezes and stay home from work or school if you feel ill. These guidelines may seem basic, but they’ re effective in preventing the spread of infections. Richard Besser, acting director of the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), said, "Co
A. Returning to work or school as soon as the symptoms have disappeared.
B. Covering your coughs and sneezes.
C. Washing your hands frequently with soap and warn water
D. Staying home from work or school at least seven days if you become ill
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