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Speaker 1: out more. Hi, and welcome to Growing Up with Emily,

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Speaker 1: a Lingo kids podcast that helps kids discover how to

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Speaker 1: Today we're at an expo called Building the Future Architecture.

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Speaker 1: The winner will work on a project for the United

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Speaker 1: living conditions for all. Architecture is an ancient profession. Every

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Speaker 1: favorite is the tower in Paris Lui, Wi, the Eiffel Tower.

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Speaker 1: future right. This expo celebrates architects that support the environment.

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Speaker 1: The winning model is over there, but check it out.

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Speaker 1: The name of this design is scar that's Arabic for rock.

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Speaker 2: Where are the buildings? Look at the other side of

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Speaker 1: Rectangular buildings are less expensive to build, but curves are important.

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