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perfectly integrates with the main structure. It uses the principles of (6)_______ of
architectural elements.

Its central dome is fifty-eight feet in diameter and rises to a height of 213 feet. It is
(7) ________________________________ by four subsidiary domed chambers. The

four graceful, (8) ____________________ are 162.5 feet each. The central domed
chamber and four adjoining chambers include many walls and panels of Islamic
decoration.

Taj Mahal is built entirely of (9) _______ . Its stunning architectural beauty is
beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems to
(10)_____ __________________________ of the full moon. On a foggy morning, the

visitors experience the Taj as if suspended when viewed from across the Jamuna
river.

2. Scan and listen to the Audio!

https://bit.ly/Chapter4_AbuDhabi

Exercise. Answer the questions below based on the audio

Listen to the monolog then choose true or false suitable to the monolog.

1. The mosque that Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan built in Abu
Dhabi is the epitome of an open and affluent Islam. (True/False)

2. The marbles come from Abu Dhabi. (True/False)
3. The designers of the mosque are Muslims. (True/False)

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