Question

6.2.4.1 What do you know about skyscrapers? What is the orlyha the word 'skyscraper'? Listen to find out.​

Answer 1

Английский текст:  

A skyscraper is a very tall multi-storey building with a load-bearing steel, reinforced concrete or composite frame, designed for the life and work of people. The largest skyscraper and building in the world is the Burj Khalifa. The minimum height of a skyscraper building is controversial. In the United States and Europe, skyscrapers are considered to be buildings with a height of at least 150 m. It comes from the Russian sky and scratch, tracing paper with it. Wolkenkratzer or skyscraper, from sky + scrape.

Русский текст:  

Небоскрёб - это очень высокое многоэтажное здание с несущим стальным, железобетонным или композитным каркасом, предназначенное для жизни и работы людей. Самый большой небоскреб и здание в мире - Бурдж-Халифа. Минимальная высота здания-небоскрёба является спорной. В США и Европе небоскрёбами принято считать здания высотой не менее 150 м. Слово "небоскреб" происходит от русского небо и скрести, калька с нем. Wolkenkratzer или англ. skyscraper, от sky «небо» + scrape «скрести, соскребать».

Answer 2

Skyscrapers are tall, multi-story buildings that stand out in city skylines due to their significant height. These buildings are typically characterized by their steel or concrete framework, allowing them to reach great heights. Skyscrapers are common in urban environments and serve various purposes, such as office buildings, residential complexes, hotels, and more. They are often constructed in areas where land is limited, and building upwards is a practical solution to maximize space.

The term "skyscraper" itself does not have a direct connection to any particular word like "orlyha." It was derived from the combination of two words: "sky" and "scraper." The "sky" part indicates the tall height, while "scraper" suggests the way these buildings appear to scrape or touch the sky. The term has been used to describe tall buildings since the late 19th century, and it has become synonymous with these iconic structures found in many cities around the world.