Comprehension - Intermediate . [ 20 ]

[ 20 ] Comprehension . 

[  20  ] Intermediate 

Read the following , then answer the questions below :

                 The Eiffel Tower is the most famous landmark in Paris . It is also a masterpiece in the history of construction . In 1889 the French government organized an exhibition to remind people of the French Revolution . A competition was held to design a tower because they wanted a symbol for the exhibition . There were over 100 entries and it was Gustave Eiffel’s design that won . During his long life , Eiffel made hundreds of metal buildings . He even designed the framework of the Statue of Liberty . Eiffel amazed the world with his construction . He was given the name “ Magician of Iron.”

               The Eiffel Tower was a revolution in the technique of building . The idea of a 300 meter tower made of iron caused amazement , although some people did not like the new design . At the time it was the tallest building in the world . It was built cheaply and quickly . By March 1889 , in the record time of two years , two months and five days , the whole tower was complete . Special elevators were designed to transport people up and down the tower .

               Six million people visit the Eiffel Tower each year . All three floors of the tower are open to the public . The top floor is at a height of 274 meters . From there visitors can enjoy breath taking views in all directions across Paris , the city of light.

A-] Answer the following questions :

1-] Why was the Eiffel Tower built ?

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2-] How was the Eiffel Tower a revolution in the technique of building ?

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3-] What is the landmark of Paris ?

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4-] What were the achievements of Gustave Eiffel ?

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B-] Choose the correct answer :  

1-] Many people visit the Eiffel Tower each year to

A-] enjoy views of the sea .             B-] enjoy views of all France .                                  C-] enjoy views of Paris .                D-] enjoy breathing fresh air .

2-] The Magician of Iron is the title of

A-] Eiffel Tower .                       B-] Statue of Liberty                                                          C-] French Revolution .             D-] Gustave Eiffel .

3-] …………..liked the design .

A-] All people . B-] Some people . C-] No one . D-] Most people .