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Cultural Landmarks
Eiffel Tower - Landmarks
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1.
Eiffel Tower
[n]
/aɪfəl taʊɚ/
an extremely famous landmark in Paris, France, that is made of iron and is around 330 meters tall
2.
famous
[adj]
/ˈfeɪməs/
known by a lot of people
3.
building
[n]
/ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.
4.
paris
[n]
/ˈpæɹɪs/, /ˈpɛɹɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
5.
France
[n]
/fræns/
a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower
6.
build
[v]
/bɪld/
to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.
7.
tower
[n]
/ˈtaʊɚ/
a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings
8.
design
[v]
/dɪˈzaɪn/
to create a plan or layout for something
9.
iron
[n]
/ˈaɪɚn/
a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products
10.
make
[v]
/meɪk/
to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials
11.
take
[v]
/teɪk/
to need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen
12.
worker
[n]
/ˈwɜːrkər/
someone who does manual work, particularly a heavy and exhausting one to earn money
13.
over
[prep]
/ˈoʊvɚ/
used to express exceeding a particular amount, level, or limit
14.
rivet
[n]
/ˈɹɪvət/
a permanent fastener with a head on one end and a deformable shaft that forms a second head when joining materials together
15.
level
[n]
/ˈlevəl/
one of the many floors that are in a building
16.
visit
[v]
/ˈvɪzɪt/
to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something
17.
elevator
[n]
/ˈɛləˌveɪtɚ/
a box-like device that moves up and down and is used to get to the different levels of a building
18.
stair
[n]
/stɛr/
a series of steps connecting two floors of a building, particularly built inside a building
19.
restaurant
[n]
/ˈrɛstərɑːnt/
a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal
20.
shop
[n]
/ˈʃɑp/
a building or place that sells goods or services
21.
[take] a picture
[phrase]
/tˈeɪk ɐ pˈɪktʃɚ/
to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone
22.
light up
[v]
/lˈaɪt ˈʌp/
to make something bright by means of color or light
23.
light
[n]
/laɪt/
an object or device that produces brightness, often an electronic item like a lamp
24.
look
[v]
/lʊk/
to have a particular appearance or give a particular impression
25.
beautiful
[adj]
/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/
extremely pleasing to the mind or senses
26.
symbol
[n]
/ˈsɪmbəl/
a sign or shape that represents a particular idea or organization
27.
French
[adj]
/frɛntʃ/
relating to the country, people, culture, or language of France
28.
culture
[n]
/ˈkʌltʃɚ/
the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society
29.
temperature
[n]
/ˈtɛmpɝətʃɝ/, /ˈtɛmpɹətʃɝ/
a measure of how hot or cold something or somewhere is
30.
expand
[v]
/ɪkˈspænd/
to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size
1
Chapter
Eiffel Tower
Read a short passage about a tall iron tower that stands in the heart of Paris.
1.1
The Eiffel Tower is a very famous building. It is in Paris, France. It was built for the 1889 World's Fair. The tower was designed by Gustave Eiffel. This is why it is called the Eiffel Tower.
1.2
The Eiffel Tower is very tall. It is 324 meters high. This makes it one of the tallest buildings in Paris. It was the tallest building in the world until 1930. You can see it from many parts of the city.
1.3
The tower is made of iron. It took more than two years to build. Many workers helped to build it. They used more than 18,000 pieces of iron. These pieces are held together by over 2.5 million rivets.
1.4
There are three levels in the Eiffel Tower. People can visit these levels. They can use elevators or stairs. The first level has a restaurant and shops. The second level has another restaurant and a great view of Paris. The third level is the highest. It has a viewing area. From here, people can see very far.
1.5
Every year, millions of people visit the Eiffel Tower. It is one of the most visited places in the world. Many people like to take pictures of the tower. At night, the tower is lit up with lights. It looks very beautiful.
1.6
The Eiffel Tower is a symbol of Paris and France. It is known all around the world. People often think of the Eiffel Tower when they think of Paris. It is an important part of French culture.
1.7
Fun fact: The Eiffel Tower can be taller or shorter depending on the temperature. When it is hot, the iron expands, and the tower can be up to 15 centimeters taller!
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QuizSkip the quiz
1.
Where is the Eiffel Tower located?
A
London, England
B
Paris, France
C
Rome, Italy
D
Madrid, Spain
2.
Who designed the Eiffel Tower?
A
Gustave Eiffel
B
Leonardo da Vinci
C
Thomas Edison
D
Vincent van Gogh
3.
Put these facts in the correct order based on the text:
the eiffel tower was the tallest building in the world until 1930.
you can see the tower from many parts of the city.
the eiffel tower is 324 meters high.
4.
Match the parts of the Eiffel Tower with their features.
First level
Second level
Third level
Has a restaurant and shops
Has another restaurant and a great view
Has a viewing area
5.
Fill in the blanks with the correct words (two options are extra):
The Eiffel Tower is made of
. It took more than
years to build. The tower is held together by
million rivets.
iron
two
2.5
wood
five
6.
Decide if these statements are true or false.
| Statements | True/False |
|---|---|
The Eiffel Tower has four levels. | |
Millions of people visit the Eiffel Tower every year. | |
The tower is never lit up at night. | |
The Eiffel Tower never changes height. |
False
True
