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Brooklyn Bridge
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Bridge of Sighs
Charles Bridge
Si-o-Se-Pol
Stari Most
The Iron Bridge
Chapel Bridge
Seven Mile Bridge
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Eshima Ohashi Bridge
Kintai Bridge
Famous Bridges
Golden Gate Bridge - Landmarks
40 chapters
beginnerExplore famous bridges with our simple readings. Each short reading reveals how these amazing structures were built and what makes them special.
1.
golden gate bridge
[n]
/ɡˈoʊldən ɡˈeɪt bɹˈɪdʒ/
a suspension bridge across the Golden Gate
2.
famous
[adj]
/ˈfeɪməs/
known by a lot of people
3.
San Francisco
[n]
/sˌæn fɹænsˈɪskoʊ/
a city in California, USA, known for its landmarks, culture, and history
4.
California
[n]
/ˌkæɫəˈfɔɹnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific coast
5.
bridge
[n]
/brɪʤ/
a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other
6.
connect
[v]
/kəˈnɛkt/
to join two or more things together
7.
landmark
[n]
/ˈɫændˌmɑɹk/
a structure or a place that is historically important
8.
about
[adv]
/əˈbaʊt/
used with a number to show that it is not exact
9.
orange-red
[adj]
/ˈɔːɹɪndʒɹˈɛd/
of red tinged with orange
10.
international orange
[adj]
/ˌɪntɚnˈæʃənəl ˈɔːɹɪndʒ/
of a vivid and eye-catching hue of orange, commonly used for safety purposes and recognized globally
11.
help
[v]
/hɛlp/
to make something easier, particularly by improving the situation
12.
stand out
[v]
/stˈænd ˈaʊt/
to be prominent and easily noticeable
13.
fog
[n]
/fɑɡ/
a thick cloud close to the ground that makes it hard to see through
14.
construction
[n]
/kənˈstɹəkʃən/
the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure
15.
take
[v]
/teɪk/
to need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen
16.
build
[v]
/bɪld/
to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.
17.
worker
[n]
/ˈwɜːrkər/
someone who does manual work, particularly a heavy and exhausting one to earn money
18.
strong
[adj]
/strɑŋ/
able to withstand physical stress or pressure due to its solid construction
19.
well-made
[adj]
/wˈɛlmˈeɪd/
designed and constructed with good quality, material, and care
20.
visit
[v]
/ˈvɪzɪt/
to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something
21.
all over the (world|globe)
[phrase]
/ˈɔːl ˌoʊvɚ ðə wˈɜːld ɔːɹ ɡlˈoʊb/
in every part of the world
22.
ride
[v]
/raɪd/
to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements
23.
walkway
[n]
/ˈwɔˌkweɪ/
a path for walking, typically built outdoors and above the ground level
24.
important
[adj]
/ɪmˈpɔrtənt/
having a lot of value
25.
travel
[v]
/ˈtrævəl/
to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location
26.
bay
[n]
/beɪ/
a part of a shoreline that curves inward, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
27.
ferry
[n]
/ˈfɛɹi/
a boat or ship that regularly carries passengers and often vehicles across a body of water
28.
gold
[adj]
/ɡoʊld/
having a deep yellow color or the color of gold
29.
come from
[v]
/kˈʌm fɹʌm/
(of something) to originate from a particular place
30.
cross
[v]
/krɑːs/
to stretch or reach from one side to another, covering a space or distance
1
Chapter
Golden Gate Bridge
Read a short passage about a big red bridge in San Francisco that crosses the bay.
1.1
The Golden Gate Bridge is very famous. It is in San Francisco, California. The bridge connects San Francisco to Marin County. It is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
1.2
The Golden Gate Bridge is very long. It is about 2.7 kilometers long. The main part of the bridge is 1,280 meters long. The bridge is also very high. It is 227 meters tall from the water to the top.
1.3
The bridge is orange-red. This color is called "International Orange." The color helps the bridge stand out in the fog. San Francisco has a lot of fog.
1.4
The bridge was built a long time ago. Construction started in 1933 and ended in 1937. It took four years to build. Many workers helped build the bridge. It is very strong and well-made.
1.5
Many people visit the Golden Gate Bridge. They come from all over the world. People like to walk or ride bicycles on the bridge. There are walkways for people. Cars also drive on the bridge every day.
1.6
The bridge is important for travel. It helps people go from one side of the bay to the other. Before the bridge, people had to use a ferry boat. The bridge makes travel faster and easier.
1.7
Fun fact: Many people think it should be gold because of its name. But it is orange-red. The name "Golden Gate" comes from the Golden Gate Strait, the water it crosses.
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QuizSkip the quiz
1.
Where is the Golden Gate Bridge?
A
New York
B
Los Angeles
C
San Francisco
D
Chicago
2.
How long is the Golden Gate Bridge?
A
1,280 meters
B
2.7 kilometers
C
227 meters
D
3.5 kilometers
3.
Put these facts in the correct order:
the bridge is important for travel.
the bridge is orange-red.
many people visit the bridge.
the bridge was built.
4.
Match the facts with the correct information:
The bridge's color
The bridge's height
How people traveled before
Year construction started
227 meters
International Orange
Ferry boat
1933
5.
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences (three options are extra):
The Golden Gate Bridge is very
. It is
kilometers long. The bridge is
in color.
long
2.7
orange-red
short
gold
227
6.
Are these statements true or false?
| Statements | True/False |
|---|---|
The Golden Gate Bridge is in New York. | |
The bridge was built in four years. | |
Many people visit the bridge. | |
The bridge is silver in color. |
False
True
