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Vocabulary:
- phenomenal /fi-NOM-uh-nl/
- half-sunken /haf-SUHNG-kuhn/
- crucial /KROO-shuhl/
- intense /in-TENS/
- astound /uh-STOUND/
[adjective] highly extraordinary
The singer’s popularity came from her phenomenal voice.
[adjective] half fallen to the bottom of the sea
A half-sunken boat was found in the sea after the super typhoon.
[adjective] involving an extremely important decision
The president’s decision is crucial to the company.
[adjective] extreme or very strong
An intense competition for promotion made the employees do their best.
[verb] to surprise or shock someone very much
Her marriage proposal astounded all her friends.
In the southern part of Norway, the largest underwater restaurant is nearly finished. The phenomenal restaurant named ‘Under’ is designed by the famous architectural firm Snøhetta. A thick rectangular shape structure made out of concrete is half-sunken into the sea. The total area of the restaurant is about 500 square meters and can accommodate 100 guests. The estimated cost of this project is 50 million Norwegian krone.
A report says that the construction of this spectacular place is crucial, they conducted an analysis to assure the security of the guests. This 2,500-ton structure has the capability to deal with intense occurrences like big waves. According to the senior architect, people should visit the restaurant during rough weather because the dramatic view of the strong waves can astound people in a fascinating way. Starting April 2019, the restaurant will open for reservation.
A report says that the construction of this spectacular place is crucial, they conducted an analysis to assure the security of the guests. This 2,500-ton structure has the capability to deal with intense occurrences like big waves. According to the senior architect, people should visit the restaurant during rough weather because the dramatic view of the strong waves can astound people in a fascinating way. Starting April 2019, the restaurant will open for reservation.
True or False:
- The biggest underwater park in the world is almost finished.
- It’s better to visit the restaurant during calm weather to see the strong waves.
- The structure is made by the unpopular designer.
- The total area of the restaurant is about 500 square meters.
- The construction of this spectacular place is crucial.
Discussion Questions:
- What is your opinion about building restaurants under the sea?
- Do you think the structure can withstand the waves of the sea? Why or why not?
- Do you think the restaurant will be successful in the future? Please explain your answer
- What do you think are the effects of this kind of business in marine life?
- What kind of business do you want to build someday? Explain your answer.
Express Your Opinion:
- “The sea lives in every one of us” – Wyland
- “The sea will grant each man new hope, and sleep will bring dreams of home” – Christopher Columbus
- “Life is like a restaurant; you can have anything you want as long as you are willing to pay the price” – Moffat Machingura