The Eiffel Tower
9/21/2022 12:47:17 AM
Do you know?
- The Eiffel Tower took the name of its creator, Gustave Eiffel, a 19th-century French entrepreneur and engineer who specialized in building large-scale metal structures.
- The EiffelTower represents the magic of light. Its lighting, its sparkling lights, and its beacon shine and inspire dreams every evening.
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| Parachutists | submitted | scaled | rivets |
| focal point | monument | conduct |
The Eiffel Tower was built for the 100th celebration of the French Revolution that began in 1789. The Eiffel Tower was the of the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris. Seven hundred people designs. Yet all the judges chose the one done by Gustave Eiffel. Work began in 1887. It was done two years later. About 50 engineers, 100 ironworkers, and 120 laborers worked on it. When it was finished, Eiffel used the tower to experiments. He studied weather and flight.
The Eiffel Tower weighs about 10,000 tons. It is made of 15,000 pieces of iron. They are held together by 2.5 million . It takes forty tons of paint to cover it! It is painted every seven years. The temperature affects the structure’s height. It varies from 984 to 990 feet tall. (It is taller on hot days.) In addition to seven elevators, it has 1,665 steps.
The city of Paris owns the building. It serves as a radio-broadcasting tower. It is also an observation tower. It is the most-visited paid on Earth. Millions go there each year. On a clear day, a visitor can see about thirty-seven miles at the top. A mountain climber has the Eiffel Tower. have landed on it, too. Have you ever been to the Eiffel Tower?
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The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower was built for the 100th celebration of the French Revolution that began in 1789. The Eiffel Tower was the focal point of the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris. Seven hundred people submitted designs. Yet all the judges chose the one done by Gustave Eiffel. Work began in 1887. It was done two years later. About 50 engineers, 100 ironworkers, and 120 laborers worked on it. When it was finished, Eiffel used the tower to conduct experiments. He studied weather and flight.
The Eiffel Tower weighs about 10,000 tons. It is made of 15,000 pieces of iron. They are held together by 2.5 million rivets. It takes forty tons of paint to cover it! It is painted every seven years. The temperature affects the structure’s height. It varies from 984 to 990 feet tall. (It is taller on hot days.) In addition to seven elevators, it has 1,665 steps.
The city of Paris owns the building. It serves as a radio-broadcasting tower. It is also an observation tower. It is the most-visited paid monument on Earth. Millions go there each year. On a clear day, a visitor can see about thirty-seven miles at the top. A mountain climber has scaled the Eiffel Tower. Parachutists have landed on it, too. Have you ever been to the Eiffel Tower?
Source: Daily Warm-ups - Nonfiction Reading Grade 6
How many tons of paint does it take to cover the Eiffel Tower?
- 120 tons
- 100 tons
- 50 tons
- 40 tons
In the passage, all of the following is mentioned about the Eiffel Tower EXCEPT that _____.
- it was the centre of interest during the 1889 World's Fair in Paris
- it attracts a large number of tourists each year
- its architectural design is one of the most impressive in the world
- its construction work was completed in 1889
What can you infer from the passge?
- Gustave Eiffel became rich and powerful after the construction of the Eiffel Tower.
- The construction of the Eiffel Tower required a lot of materials and manpower.
- The tourism revenue of France mainly comes from entrance fees to the Eiffel Tower.
- Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of France without being at the top of the Eiffel Tower.
What do you know from the second paragraph?
- The Eiffel Tower weighs more than five buildings.
- The Eiffel Tower changes in size depending on weather conditions.
- The Eiffel Tower is 984 feet tall during cold days.
- The Eiffel Tower has been repainted seven times since its opening.
The passage is likely to be seen in _____.
- a poster of the most-visited destinations
- an analysis of the French Revolution
- an article on the world-famous tall structures
- a documentary on the life of Gustave Eiffel
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Incredibly, the raft _____ till we reached the opposite shore.
- held together
- held against
- held back
- held over
Her father was a _____ of strength to her when her marriage broke up.
- building
- bridge
- tower
- hall
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Although the bill was passed two years ago, the government has made the implementation of the law more complicated at a local level. (WEATHER)
=> The bill was passed two years ago, but the government has the law at a local level.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word in a bracket. You must use between THREE and FIVE words, including the word given. Do not change the word given.
The chairman delivered a speech focusing on the most important information. (TO)
=> The chairman's speech was .