General English Level 6 Version 2.1 © 2004 acl Pty Ltd GELEV6 Unit 02 Topic 03.doc Vocabulary pro for development construction, building nonsense something that is untrue public consultation talking to the people about something surrounding being all around something a sense of place how you feel about a place 19th century the years 1801 to 1900 architecture building design solutions answers to problems  READING 02 A letter to the editor - task 1. Read the questions. 2. Read the letter to the editor again. 3. Choose the best answer. 1. What is this purpose of this letter?  a) to explain why York Square shouldn’t be developed  b) to give more information about the construction at York Square  c) to give an opinion about the construction at York Square  d) to explain what a newspaper editorial should do 2. What is the topic of this letter?  a) the history of architecture  b) the disadvantages of demolishing the King George building  c) the advantages of the York Square project  d) what makes a successful city 3. What do you think Rani’s opinion about development is?  a) that developers have to think about heritage and community as well as financial interests  b) that there should be no new buildings  c) that there needs to be more development to accommodate offices and companies in the city  d) that new development has to be cheaper than restoring old buildings 50