LEGO Makes a Huge Sagrada Família Model
LEGO Makes a Huge Sagrada Família Model
LEGO 推出超大型聖家堂模型
Introduction
LEGO has a new model. It is a big version of the Sagrada Família church in Barcelona.
LEGO 推出了一款新模型，是巴塞隆納聖家堂的大型版本。
Main Body
This set has 12,060 pieces. It is the biggest LEGO set ever. It is 62 centimeters tall. It costs $799.99.
這套組共有 12,060 個零件，是史上最大的 LEGO 套組。它高 62 公分，售價為 799.99 美元。
This set is for adults. It takes 25 to 35 hours to build. You build it like the real church. You start at the bottom and then build the towers.
這套組是針對成年人設計的。組裝時間約需 25 至 35 小時。你的組裝過程會像建造真實教堂一樣，從底部開始，接著再建造塔樓。
LEGO made this set for a special reason. It is 100 years since the architect Antoni Gaudí died. Also, Barcelona is the World Capital of Architecture in 2026.
LEGO 推出這套組是有特別原因的。今年適逢建築師 Antoni Gaudí 逝世 100 周年，且巴塞隆納在 2026 年將成為世界建築之都。
Conclusion
You can order the set now. It goes on sale on November 1.
您現在可以訂購這套組，將於 11 月 1 日正式發售。
Vocabulary Learning
📏 Talking about Size and Numbers
In this text, we see how to describe a big object using simple 'It is' sentences. This is the fastest way to move from A1 to A2.
The Pattern: [Object] → [is] → [Number/Measurement]
- It is 62 centimeters tall.
- It is the biggest set.
- It costs $799.99.
💡 Simple Tip: When you describe something, don't overthink. Just use It is + [the detail].
- Example: The phone is small. The house is old. The set is big.
📅 Time and Dates Look at how the text says when things happen:
- On November 1 (Use 'on' for specific dates).
- In 2026 (Use 'in' for years).
Vocabulary Learning
LEGO Group Announces Record-Breaking Sagrada Família Model
LEGO 集團宣布推出打破紀錄的聖家堂模型
Introduction
The LEGO Group has revealed a new addition to its Architecture series: a detailed replica of Barcelona's famous Sagrada Família basilica.
LEGO 集團揭曉了 Architecture 系列的新成員：一個詳細還原巴塞隆納著名聖家堂大教堂的複製品。
Main Body
The new set, known as item 21065, contains 12,060 pieces, which is the highest number of components ever used in a single LEGO set. This total exceeds previous records held by the World Map, the Eiffel Tower, and the Titanic. The model measures approximately 62 cm high, 47 cm wide, and 39 cm deep, and it will be sold for $799.99 (£649.99).
這套新產品編號 21065，包含 12,060 個零件，是目前單一套 LEGO 產品中使用零件數量的最高紀錄。這個總數超越了之前由世界地圖、艾菲爾鐵塔以及鐵達尼號持有的紀錄。該模型高約 62 公分、寬 47 公分、深 39 公分，售價為 $799.99 (£649.99)。
Designed by Rok Žgalin Kobe, the set is intended for adults (18+) and takes about 25 to 35 hours to build. Furthermore, the assembly process follows the actual construction of the church, starting with the crypt and ending with the eighteen towers. The set also includes a detailed interior and a simulated stained-glass effect. This release shows that LEGO continues to be open to creating models of religious buildings, similar to the Taj Mahal and Notre-Dame de Paris.
這套由 Rok Žgalin Kobe 設計的產品是針對成年人 (18+) 的，預計需要 25 至 35 小時才能完成組裝。此外，組裝過程遵循教堂實際的建築順序，從地下室開始，最後完成十八座塔。該套組還包含詳細的內部設計與模擬彩繪玻璃效果。這次發行顯示 LEGO 繼續對創造宗教建築模型持開放態度，類似於之前的泰姬陵與巴黎聖母院。
This launch happens at a significant time, as it marks 100 years since the death of architect Antoni Gaudí. Additionally, 2026 has been named the 'Gaudí Year' and Barcelona will be the World Capital of Architecture. While the real basilica began construction in 1882 and reached a major structural milestone this February, it is not expected to be fully finished until 2034.
這次發表正值重要時刻，因為適逢建築師 Antoni Gaudí 逝世 100 週年。此外，2026 年被定為「高迪年」，巴塞隆納將成為世界建築之都。雖然真實的大教堂於 1882 年開始興建，並於今年 2 月達到重大結構里程碑，但預計要到 2034 年才會完全完工。
Conclusion
The Sagrada Família set is now available for pre-order and will be officially released on November 1.
聖家堂套組現在已開放預購，將於 11 月 1 日正式發售。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 THE UPGRADE: From 'And' to 'Advanced'
At the A2 level, we usually connect ideas using simple words like and, but, and because. To move toward B2, you need Connectors of Addition. These words make your writing flow like a professional article instead of a basic list.
The Magic Words from the Text:
- Furthermore: Used to add a strong, important point to a previous statement.
- Additionally: Used to introduce extra information (similar to 'also', but more formal).
🛠️ How to use them (The B2 Logic)
Imagine you are describing a hobby.
- A2 Style (Basic): "I like LEGO. I have many sets. I build them on weekends."
- B2 Style (Fluid): "I like LEGO and have many sets. Furthermore, I spend my weekends building them."
Why this works: Furthermore tells the reader, "Wait, there is more important information coming!" It creates a bridge between two complete thoughts.
🔍 Analysis of the Text
Look at how the author describes the LEGO set:
- They tell us it takes 25-35 hours to build.
- Then they use "Furthermore" to explain how you build it (starting with the crypt).
Then, look at the timing of the launch:
- It marks 100 years since Gaudí's death.
- "Additionally", 2026 is the 'Gaudí Year'.
Pro Tip: Use Additionally for facts/lists and Furthermore when you are trying to persuade someone or emphasize a point.
Vocabulary Learning
The LEGO Group Announces the Production of a Record-Sized Sagrada Família Architectural Model.
LEGO 集團宣佈推出紀錄級規模的聖家堂建築模型
Introduction
The LEGO Group has unveiled a new addition to its Architecture line: a high-piece-count replica of Barcelona's Sagrada Família basilica.
LEGO 集團揭曉了建築系列的最新成員：一個零件數量極高的巴塞隆納聖家堂大教堂複製品。
Main Body
The newly announced set, designated as item number 21065, comprises 12,060 components, thereby establishing a new institutional record for the highest piece count in the company's history. This figure surpasses the previous record held by the discontinued World Map set, which contained 11,695 pieces, as well as other significant models such as the Eiffel Tower and the Titanic. The model's dimensions are approximately 62 centimeters in height, 47 centimeters in width, and 39 centimeters in depth, with a retail price established at $799.99 (£649.99).
這款新公布的套裝編號為 21065，包含 12,060 個零件，從而創下公司歷史上零件數量的最高紀錄。此數字超越了先前由已停產的世界地圖套裝（包含 11,695 個零件）所持有的紀錄，以及艾菲爾鐵塔和鐵達尼號等其他重大模型。該模型的尺寸約為高 62 公分、寬 47 公分、深 39 公分，零售價定為 799.99 美元（649.99 英鎊）。
From a design perspective, the model was developed by Rok Žgalin Kobe and is intended for an adult demographic (18+), with an estimated assembly duration of 25 to 35 hours. The construction sequence mirrors the actual architectural progression of the basilica, commencing with the crypt and apse before proceeding to the façades and the eighteen symbolic towers. Technical features include a simulated stained-glass effect and a detailed interior. This release represents a continuation of a relaxed corporate policy regarding the depiction of religious structures within the Architecture series, following the prior production of the Taj Mahal and Notre-Dame de Paris.
從設計角度來看，該模型由 Rok Žgalin Kobe 開發，對象為成年群體（18+），預計組裝時間為 25 至 35 小時。組裝順序 mirrored 實際大教堂的建築進程，從地窖和後殿開始，接著是正面外牆與十八座象徵性尖塔。技術特點包括模擬的彩色玻璃效果與詳細的內部設計。繼之前的泰姬瑪哈陵和巴黎聖母院之後，此次發布代表公司在建築系列中描繪宗教建築的政策繼續保持寬鬆。
This product launch coincides with the centennial anniversary of the death of architect Antoni Gaudí and the designation of 2026 as the 'Gaudí Year.' The actual basilica, which commenced construction in 1882 and achieved structural completion in February of the current year, is projected to reach total completion by 2034. The timing of the set's release aligns with Barcelona's appointment as the World Capital of Architecture for 2026.
此次產品發布正值建築師 Antoni Gaudí 逝世一百週年，且 2026 年被定為「高第年」。實際的大教堂於 1882 年開始興建，並於今年 2 月完成結構，預計 2034 年將全面完工。該套裝發布的時機正好與巴塞隆納被任命為 2026 年世界建築之都相契合。
Conclusion
The Sagrada Família set is available for pre-order and will officially enter the market on November 1.
聖家堂套裝目前已開放預購，將於 11 月 1 日正式上市。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The Art of 'Nominalization' & Formal Density
To move from B2 to C2, a student must stop telling a story and start constructing a report. The provided text is a masterclass in Nominalization—the process of turning verbs (actions) into nouns (concepts). This shifts the focus from the actor to the phenomenon, creating the detached, authoritative tone required for academic and corporate excellence.
🔍 The Linguistic Pivot
Compare these two ways of conveying the same information:
- B2 Style (Verbal/Dynamic): "LEGO announced that they are making a huge model of the Sagrada Família, and it has more pieces than any other set they have ever made."
- C2 Style (Nominal/Static): "The LEGO Group has unveiled... a high-piece-count replica... thereby establishing a new institutional record."
In the C2 version, the action is 'frozen' into nouns: replica, record, production. This allows the writer to pack more information into a single sentence without it feeling cluttered.
🛠️ Dissecting the 'High-Density' Phrases
Observe the specific clusters used in the article to achieve an elite register:
- "Estimated assembly duration" Instead of saying "how long it takes to build," the author uses a noun phrase. This is a hallmark of technical C2 writing.
- "Continuation of a relaxed corporate policy" Rather than saying "the company is still okay with...", the author nominalizes the state of the policy itself.
- "Structural completion" A precise, formal alternative to "the building was finished."
🎓 C2 Application: The 'Noun-Heavy' Shift
To emulate this, practice converting Action Concept.
- Instead of: "The company decided to expand the range because more people wanted it."
- Try: "The decision to expand the range was driven by an increase in consumer demand."
Crucial Insight: C2 mastery isn't just about 'big words'; it's about the structural reorganization of information to prioritize the object of the action over the agent.