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A. The Victorian era was an important period in British history. It was the period of Queen Victoria's reign, from 1837 until 1901. It was characterized by the growth of the British economy and the rising status of the British Empire.

B. The architectural styles of the Victorian era include Gothic style and the Arts and Crafts Movement based on traditional style. The development of technology also made it possible to use iron and glass as the main architectural elements.

C. The most important room in the Victorian house was the parlour, a room used for relaxing and entertaining guests. Another important room was the dining room.

D. The Victorian era had its own remarkable style of interior decoration. A typical feature of the Victorian era was ornamentation. A room had to be decorated with different objects that reflected the owner's interests. Wallpapers were the main characteristic of Victorian interior designs. Wallpaper often had lovely floral patterns. The fabric on the chairs matched the pattern and colour of the wallpaper.

E. Tea parties and social events were very popular. There had to be a lot of seats for guests. So the furniture had to be easily moved and arranged in a convenient way for every occasion. Furniture had to be flexible. There were cushions that could be moved so that people could sit in a more comfortable way. The backs of the chairs were flexible too.

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2. What was special about wallpaper? — Paragraph
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3. What does the term "the Victorian era" mean? — Paragraph
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4. Why did furniture have to be flexible? — Paragraph
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5. What were the most important rooms in Victorian houses? — Paragraph
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