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Empire State Building - Landmarks
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1.
include
[v]
/ˌɪnˈkɫud/
to have something as a part of the whole
2.
antenna
[n]
/ænˈtɛnə/
a device that is used to send and receive signals
3.
steel
[n]
/ˈstiɫ/
a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.
4.
stone
[n]
/stoʊn/
a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things
5.
strong
[adj]
/strɑŋ/
able to withstand physical stress or pressure due to its solid construction
6.
beautiful
[adj]
/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/
extremely pleasing to the mind or senses
7.
detail
[n]
/ˈditeɪɫ/, /dɪˈteɪɫ/
a small part or component considered separately from the whole
8.
design
[n]
/dɪˈzaɪn/
a plan or drawing according to which something is made
9.
Art Deco
[n]
/ˈɑːɹt dˈɛkoʊ/
a style of art, popular in 1920s and 1930s, characterized by the frequent use of geometric shapes with distinct borders and strong colors
10.
popular
[adj]
/ˈpɑpjələr/
receiving a lot of love and attention from many people
11.
office
[n]
/ˈɔfɪs/
a designated room where an individual typically works, often at a desk, to carry out their professional tasks and responsibilities
12.
visitor
[n]
/ˈvɪzɪtɚ/
someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose
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clear
[adj]
/klɪr/
without clouds or mist
14.
movie
[n]
/ˈmuːvi/
a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema
15.
giant
[adj]
/ˈdʒaɪənt/
extremely large in size
16.
ape
[n]
/eɪp/
a tailless animal similar to a monkey, such as chimpanzees and gorillas
17.
climb
[v]
/klaɪm/
to move upward on something, often using feet and hands for support
18.
remember
[v]
/rɪˈmɛmbɚ/
to keep something in one's mind, particularly an important fact
19.
scene
[n]
/siːn/
a part of a movie, play or book in which the action happens in one place or is of one particular type
20.
light up
[v]
/lˈaɪt ˈʌp/
to make something bright by means of color or light
21.
holiday
[n]
/ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/
a day fixed by law when we do not have to go to school or work, usually because of a religious or national celebration
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for example
[phrase]
/fɔːɹ ɛɡzˈæmpəl/
used to provide a specific situation or instance that helps to clarify or explain a point being made
23.
fourth of July
[n]
/fˈoːɹθ ʌv dʒuːlˈaɪ/
a legal holiday in the United States
24.
take
[v]
/teɪk/
to need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen
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symbol
[n]
/ˈsɪmbəl/
something that represents an idea, quality, or concept beyond its literal meaning
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empire state building
[n]
/ˈɛmpaɪɚ stˈeɪt bˈɪldɪŋ/
a skyscraper built in New York City in 1931; 1250 feet tall
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famous
[adj]
/ˈfeɪməs/
known by a lot of people
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building
[n]
/ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.
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New York City
[n]
/nˈuː jˈɔːɹk sˈɪɾi/
the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center
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USA
[n]
a country in North America that has 50 states
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important
[adj]
/ɪmˈpɔrtənt/
having a lot of value
32.
visit
[v]
/ˈvɪzɪt/
to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something
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floor
[n]
/flɔːr/
all the rooms of a building that are on the same level
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Chapter
Empire State Building
Read a short passage about a tall skyscraper in New York City that was once the tallest in the world.
1.1
The Empire State Building is a very famous building in New York City, USA. It is very tall and important. Many people visit it every year.
1.2
The Empire State Building was finished in 1931. It was the tallest building in the world at that time. It has 102 floors and is 443 meters tall, including its antenna.
1.3
The building is made of steel and stone. It is very strong and beautiful. The outside of the building has many details and looks very nice. The design is called Art Deco, which was popular in the 1930s.
1.4
Inside the Empire State Building, there are many offices. Many people work there. There are also places for visitors to see. The most popular place is the viewing area. It is on the 86th floor. From there, people can see all of New York City. On clear days, you can see very far.
1.5
The Empire State Building is also famous because it has been in many movies. One of the most famous movies is "King Kong." In the movie, a giant ape climbs to the top of the building. Many people remember this scene.
1.6
The building is lit up with different colors at night. These colors change for holidays and special events. For example, on the Fourth of July, the lights are red, white, and blue.
1.7
Fun fact: It was built very quickly. It only took about one year to finish. This was very fast for such a big building. Today, it is still one of the tallest buildings in the world and a symbol of New York City.
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QuizSkip the quiz
1.
What is the Empire State Building?
A
A school
B
A bridge
C
A famous building
D
A park
2.
When was the Empire State Building finished?
A
1920
B
1931
C
1950
D
2001
3.
Put these facts in the correct order:
it is lit up with different colors.
people can visit the viewing area.
it was in the movie "king kong."
the building was finished.
4.
Match the words with their meanings.
Steel
Art Deco
Viewing area
Antenna
A place to look at the city
A type of strong metal
A tall part on top of a building
A design style from the 1930s
5.
Complete the sentences with the correct words (two words are extra):
The Empire State Building has
floors. It is
meters tall. The design is called
.
102
443
Art Deco
Baroque
600
6.
Are these statements true or false?
| Statements | True/False |
|---|---|
The Empire State Building is in Los Angeles. | |
It was the tallest building in the world in 1931. | |
People can see New York City from the 86th floor. | |
The lights on the building are always the same color. |
False
True
