Big Art Makes a Big Impression (2)

How many ducks are there?
In reality, there's more than one Rubber Duck. Hofman uses local teams to construct local versions of the duck because he believes that makes repairs easier. That's how Rubber Duck can appear in tow cities at once. Last fall one version was on a river in Pittsburgh while another one was docked at a pier in Kaohsiung! The Pittsburgh version was the standard 12 meters, but the Kaohsiung version stands 18 meters tall.

Other big works
Most of Hofman's other works are big, too, like his inflatable piece called Fat Monkey. Stretched out in a park in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the 15-meter-long monkey is covered with 10,000 brightly colored flip-flops. In addition, Steelman is an 11-meter-tall bear sculpture made of concrete. Hofman placed the bear in a neighborhood in Amsterdam to inspire the area's youth to be tough like bears! Hofman's work appeals to all ages. Regarding Rubber Duck, Hofman believes it can help adults reduce tension. As he says, "The rubber duck is soft, friendly and suitable for all ages!"


Info Cloud
Teaching Topic: When Do We Use “Works”?
work/works work大部分都作不可數名詞, 部分時候可作可數名詞使用

1. Most of Hofman's other works are big. 當藝術品或文學作品
2. public works 政府公共工程
3. in the works 籌備中, 開發中(片語用) The project is still in the works
4. the works 全部, 所有的 pizza with the works 加上所有配料


Grammar Gym
Stretched out in a park in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the 15-meter-long monkey is covered with 10,000 brightly colored flip-flops.
1.The 15-meter-long monkey is stretched out in a park in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
2.The 15-meter-long monkey is covered with 10,000 brightly colored flip-flops.

[verb 1 in participle form], [subject] + [verb 2] combine two sentences
- Filled with delicious chocolate pudding, this pastry is the bakery's most famous item.
- Confused by the email, Lisa is not sure what she should do next.

Language Lab
construct v. [struce 字根 -  建造]
to build or make (something physical, such as a road, bridge, or building)
- The monument was constructed to commemorate the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam War.
construction n.
[noncount]  the act or process of building something (such as a house or road)
- The construction of the skyscraper took over five years.

repair v.
to put (something that is broken or damaged) back into good condition : fix
- The mechanic repaired my car's windshield wipers for free.
repair n.
the act or process of repairing something [noncount]
- The building is in need of serious repair.
- Your watch is beyond repair.

concrete n. [noncount]
a hard, strong material that is used for building and made by mixing cement, sand, and broken rocks with water
- Concrete is a commonly used building material.
- The concrete walls around the prison are six meters high.
concrete adj.
/kɑnˈkri:t/
definite and specific
-  There's been no concrete evidence to charge this suspect.

tension n.
a nervous worried feeling that makes it impossible for you to relax
- Jeremy Lin always prays before each game to ease the tension.
- Kids can feel the tension between their parents when they are arguing.


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