L2
讲座
1. What does the professor mainly discuss
Various styles of architecture in the early United States
The influence of ancient Roman architecture on architecture in the early United
States
Possible reasons for the decline of the Federal style of architecture
Differences between ancient Roman architecture and the Federal style of architecture
2. According to the discussion, what were two characteristics of the exterior design of a home built in the Federal style（多选题）
The design was relatively simple.
The chimney was positioned above the front door.
The door and windows were much larger than in older houses.
The right side of the house and the left side of the house were identical.
3. What is the professor’s belief about architecture professors
They often fail to make their lectures interesting for students.
They tend to focus too little on factors that have influenced architectural design.
They spend too little time discussing recent developments in the field of architecture. They tend to be more creative in their teaching than professors in other fields
4. Why does the professor mention the Adam Brothers’ firm
To explain how early American architectural design principles became popular in Great Britain
To point out that most early American architects had little or no formal training
To explain one way in which ancient Roman architecture came to influence Federal style architecture
To point out that British architects in the 1700s rejected the architectural design principles of ancient Rome
5. According to the professor, in what two ways did Thomas Jefferson help increase the use of Roman architectural design principles in the United States
By passing laws that favored the use of Roman design principles
By sponsoring architects who used Roman design principles
By designing buildings that incorporated Roman design principles
By teaching Roman design principles to architecture students
6. What does the student imply when she says this: [暂无重听录音]
She is not confident that her answer is correct.
She wants the class to listen carefully to her explanation.
She thinks another student may have already given the same answer.
She has written the answer on a piece of paper.
