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Futurism is one of the most popular notions in today’s society. The Plastic foam is both popular and incredibly useful. As it is filled with
Italian poet Flippo Tommaso Marinetti originally coined the term millions of tiny air pockets, its frothy structure is lightweight and
in the 1900s. It appeared in painting, sculpture, and writing, all of strong. This material protects fragile packages during shipping.
which attempted to convey the feelings of the past, present, and And when used as an insulating material, the foam’s tiny bubbles
future. This movement, which examines the future in a sociological, help retain heat inside for hours. Therefore, people have relied
psychological, ecological, and technological context, is also a field on it for everything from cups and coolers to packaging and home
of study. The purpose of this field is to dismiss the art of the past, insulation. However, the foam has a few drawbacks. It is made
appreciate change and creativity in society, and build a future that is from petroleum, a non-renewable material, and when people are
both sustainable and innovative for humanity. Today, it is observed done with these foam-based products, they are difficult to recycle.
in the architecture and the design industry by creating modern cities Furthermore, plastic foam is not biodegradable, which means it does
that demonstrate the power of technology. Flow and movement are not break down naturally. Instead, it breaks apart into tiny beads that
two of the most prominent characteristics of futuristic architecture. can be blown by the wind, spreading pollution near and far. Thus,
Designers used straight lines and square or rectangular shapes researchers have been trying to make something that not only works
before the futurist movement; however, there are unusual angles, better than plastic foam but is also friendlier to the environment.
oval lines, domes, and sharp edges in the construction of futuristic
architecture. The dynamic forms of the structures are emphasised
10. The underlined word ‘retain’ in the passage is closest in
by this method, which takes structural aspects from the environment.
meaning to _______.
Glass elevators, metal components, and mechanical aspects are
A) assemble
all part of this movement’s aesthetic adoption of technological
advancements. B) withstand
C) conserve
7. It is pointed out in the passage that futuristic architecture D) disperse
_______. E) generate
A) relies principally on geometric shapes such as squares or
rectangles
B) is characterised by various geometric shapes which make
buildings seem in a dynamic form
C) has been adversely affected by the improvement of
technology 11. According to the passage, plastic foam _______.
D) aims to preserve the traditional structure of buildings in cities A) is widely used in different fields due to its lightness and
th
E) was created in the 20 century by Flippo Tommaso Marinetti
strength
B) can, fortunately, be recycled at a low cost and with less effort
C) is an inflammable material used for insulation or as a packing
material
8. It is inferred from the passage that futurism _______.
D) is mostly preferred in the packaging and food sectors
A) played the most significant role in the reconstruction of
worldwide
modern cities
E) is not long-lasting enough to protect fragile goods during
B) is a movement that influenced the design industry regarding
shipping
the restoration of buildings
C) is mainly associated with combining humans with the past,
present, and future
D) was practised in Italy well before the turn of the twentieth
century
E) is one of the modern ideologies intending to criticise the
12. We can understand from the passage that as plastic foam is
pre-futurist art
made from petroleum, _______.
A) scientists have been attempting to create an eco-friendlier
alternative
9. What is the main purpose of the author? B) heat loss is prevented, which makes it an excellent insulator
used in cold chain logistics
A) To describe the techniques used in futuristic architecture
B) To give examples of futuristic movement and architecture C) it is used for everything from cups and coolers to packaging
C) To introduce futurism and futuristic architecture in an and home insulation
explanatory way D) it has tremendously useful and versatile properties in many
D) To demonstrate how futurism influences designers and different fields
architects in our age E) it is filled with millions of tiny air bubbles, which makes its
E) To emphasise the importance of futurism in architecture structure light

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