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The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. Constructed from 1887 to 1889 as the entrance to the 1889 World's Fair, it was initially criticised by some of France's leading artists and intellectuals for its design, but it has become a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognisable structures in the world. The Eiffel Tower is the most-visited paid monument in the world; 6.91 million people ascended it in 2015.

The tower is 324 metres tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building, and the tallest structure in Paris. Its base is square, measuring 125 metres on each side. During its construction, the Eiffel Tower surpassed the Washington Monument to become the tallest man-made structure in the world, a title it held for 41 years until the Chrysler Building in New York City was finished in 1930. It was the first structure to reach a height of 300 metres. Due to the addition of a broadcasting aerial at the top of the tower in 1957, it is now taller than the Chrysler Building by 5.2 metres (17 ft). Excluding transmitters, the Eiffel Tower is the second tallest free-standing structure in France after the Millau Viaduct.

The tower has three levels for visitors, with restaurants on the first and second levels. The top level's upper platform is 276 m (906 ft) above the ground – the highest observation deck accessible to the public in the European Union. Tickets can be purchased to ascend by stairs or lift to the first and second levels. The climb from ground level to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the climb from the first level to the second. Although there is a staircase to the top level, it is usually accessible only by lift.

The author starts the passage by ….

• explaining a brief history of a person who established the Eiffel Tower

• elaborating the construction process of the Eiffel Tower in 1887 to 1889

• comparing the outer side of the Eiffel Tower in the past and in the present days

• giving the information about the Eiffel Tower in the past and in the present days

• mentioning the name of famous people who were involved in the construction of the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. Constructed from 1887 to 1889 as the entrance to the 1889 World's Fair, it was initially criticised by some of France's leading artists and intellectuals for its design, but it has become a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognisable structures in the world. The Eiffel Tower is the most-visited paid monument in the world; 6.91 million people ascended it in 2015.

The tower is 324 metres tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building, and the tallest structure in Paris. Its base is square, measuring 125 metres on each side. During its construction, the Eiffel Tower surpassed the Washington Monument to become the tallest man-made structure in the world, a title it held for 41 years until the Chrysler Building in New York City was finished in 1930. It was the first structure to reach a height of 300 metres. Due to the addition of a broadcasting aerial at the top of the tower in 1957, it is now taller than the Chrysler Building by 5.2 metres (17 ft). Excluding transmitters, the Eiffel Tower is the second tallest free-standing structure in France after the Millau Viaduct.

The tower has three levels for visitors, with restaurants on the first and second levels. The top level's upper platform is 276 m (906 ft) above the ground – the highest observation deck accessible to the public in the European Union. Tickets can be purchased to ascend by stairs or lift to the first and second levels. The climb from ground level to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the climb from the first level to the second. Although there is a staircase to the top level, it is usually accessible only by lift.

The author describes the Eiffel Tower with regard to its ….

• size and facilities

• capacity and durability

• vibrant colors and composition

• number of visitors and ticket price

• architect and length of construction

The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. Constructed from 1887 to 1889 as the entrance to the 1889 World's Fair, it was initially criticised by some of France's leading artists and intellectuals for its design, but it has become a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognisable structures in the world. The Eiffel Tower is the most-visited paid monument in the world; 6.91 million people ascended it in 2015.

The tower is 324 metres tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building, and the tallest structure in Paris. Its base is square, measuring 125 metres on each side. During its construction, the Eiffel Tower surpassed the Washington Monument to become the tallest man-made structure in the world, a title it held for 41 years until the Chrysler Building in New York City was finished in 1930. It was the first structure to reach a height of 300 metres. Due to the addition of a broadcasting aerial at the top of the tower in 1957, it is now taller than the Chrysler Building by 5.2 metres (17 ft). Excluding transmitters, the Eiffel Tower is the second tallest free-standing structure in France after the Millau Viaduct.

The tower has three levels for visitors, with restaurants on the first and second levels. The top level's upper platform is 276 m (906 ft) above the ground – the highest observation deck accessible to the public in the European Union. Tickets can be purchased to ascend by stairs or lift to the first and second levels. The climb from ground level to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the climb from the first level to the second. Although there is a staircase to the top level, it is usually accessible only by lift.

According to the passage, the correct statement about the Eiffel Tower is ….

• It is the tallest tower in Europe.

• It has only stairs inside the building.

• It is not a well-known building in the world.

• It was not really approved by some prominent people.

• It has always been taller than the Chrysler Building since the very beginning.

The Statue of Liberty, officially named the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World, sits on the 12-acre Liberty Island in New York Harbor. This national monument, along with Ellis Island, has represented freedom from tyranny, financial hardship and suffering for many immigrants since the late 1800s. The French gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States as a gift to mark the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence.

The Statue of Liberty appears tiny when viewed from the Brooklyn Bridge. However, at close range, it’s an impressive figure in New York Harbor. From pedestal to tip, the 225-ton (450,000-pound) statue is 305 feet, 6 inches, with the face measuring more than 8 feet tall. There are 154 steps from the pedestal to the head, and the figure has a 35-foot waistline. The tablet reads JULY IV MDCCLXXVI (July 4, 1776). The Statue of Liberty’s green colouring results from the effects of weather conditions on copper. In 1986, the copper torch was replaced by a torch overlaid with 24-carat gold.

The physical features of the Statue of Liberty carry significant meanIng. The broken shackles at Liberty’s feet signify a breaking away from tyranny and oppression. The seven rays on her crown stand for the seven continents; each 9 feet long and weighing as much as 150 pounds. The National Park Service states that the 25 windows in her crown represent gemstones found on the Earth and heaven’s rays shining over the world. Her torch is easily understood to be lighting the path to freedom; it reflects the sun during the day and is illuminated by 16 floodlights at night.

Adapted from: usatoday.com

The INCORRECT statement based on paragraph 1 is ….

• The Statue of Liberty is located in an island.

• The Statue of Liberty was erected in the 19th century.

• The Statue of Liberty is considered as a symbol instead of a mere statue.

• The official name of the Statue of Liberty is longer than the name people usually call it.

• The construction of the Statue of Liberty was proposed by the U.S. President at that time.

The Statue of Liberty, officially named the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World, sits on the 12-acre Liberty Island in New York Harbor. This national monument, along with Ellis Island, has represented freedom from tyranny, financial hardship and suffering for many immigrants since the late 1800s. The French gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States as a gift to mark the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence.

The Statue of Liberty appears tiny when viewed from the Brooklyn Bridge. However, at close range, it’s an impressive figure in New York Harbor. From pedestal to tip, the 225-ton (450,000-pound) statue is 305 feet, 6 inches, with the face measuring more than 8 feet tall. There are 154 steps from the pedestal to the head, and the figure has a 35-foot waistline. The tablet reads JULY IV MDCCLXXVI (July 4, 1776). The Statue of Liberty’s green colouring results from the effects of weather conditions on copper. In 1986, the copper torch was replaced by a torch overlaid with 24-carat gold.

The physical features of the Statue of Liberty carry significant meanIng. The broken shackles at Liberty’s feet signify a breaking away from tyranny and oppression. The seven rays on her crown stand for the seven continents; each 9 feet long and weighing as much as 150 pounds. The National Park Service states that the 25 windows in her crown represent gemstones found on the Earth and heaven’s rays shining over the world. Her torch is easily understood to be lighting the path to freedom; it reflects the sun during the day and is illuminated by 16 floodlights at night.

Adapted from: usatoday.com

The Brooklyn Bridge is … from the Statue of Liberty. This makes the statue look very small when viewed from there. The appropriate word to fill the blank is...

• distant

• close

• taller

• high

• big

The Statue of Liberty, officially named the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World, sits on the 12-acre Liberty Island in New York Harbor. This national monument, along with Ellis Island, has represented freedom from tyranny, financial hardship and suffering for many immigrants since the late 1800s. The French gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States as a gift to mark the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence.

The Statue of Liberty appears tiny when viewed from the Brooklyn Bridge. However, at close range, it’s an impressive figure in New York Harbor. From pedestal to tip, the 225-ton (450,000-pound) statue is 305 feet, 6 inches, with the face measuring more than 8 feet tall. There are 154 steps from the pedestal to the head, and the figure has a 35-foot waistline. The tablet reads JULY IV MDCCLXXVI (July 4, 1776). The Statue of Liberty’s green colouring results from the effects of weather conditions on copper. In 1986, the copper torch was replaced by a torch overlaid with 24-carat gold.

The physical features of the Statue of Liberty carry significant meanIng. The broken shackles at Liberty’s feet signify a breaking away from tyranny and oppression. The seven rays on her crown stand for the seven continents; each 9 feet long and weighing as much as 150 pounds. The National Park Service states that the 25 windows in her crown represent gemstones found on the Earth and heaven’s rays shining over the world. Her torch is easily understood to be lighting the path to freedom; it reflects the sun during the day and is illuminated by 16 floodlights at night.

Adapted from: usatoday.com

The passage explains the symbolic meaning of the following parts of the statue, except ….

• the torch

• its green colour

• the broken shackles

• the seven rays on its crown

• the number of windows on its crown

Located on the island of Java, the magnificent Borobudur temple is the world’s biggest Buddhist monument, an ancient site widely considered to be one of the world’s seven wonders. Built in the 9th century during the reign of the Syailendra dynasty, the temple’s design in Gupta architecture reflects India’s influence on the region, yet there are enough indigenous scenes and elements incorporated to make Borobudur uniquely Indonesian.

The temple sits majestically on a hilltop overlooking lush green fields and distant hills. It covers an enormous area, measuring 123 x 123 meters. The monument is a marvel of design, decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. The architecture and stonework of this temple has no equal. And it was built without using any kind of cement or mortar. The structure is like a set of massive interlocking Lego blocks held together without any glue.

The temple has remained strong even through ten centuries of neglect. It was rediscovered in 1815, buried under volcanic ash. In the 1970’s the Indonesian Government and UNESCO worked together to restore Borobudur to its former majesty. The restoration took eight years to complete and today Borobudur is one of Indonesia and the world’s most valuable treasures.

The correct information about the Borobudur Temple is ….

• It was constructed in 1970.

• It is one of the seven natural wonders.

• It didn’t use cement in its construction.

• It has 2,672 Buddha statues and 504 relief panels.

• It was on top of volcanic ash when it was rediscovered.

Located on the island of Java, the magnificent Borobudur temple is the world’s biggest Buddhist monument, an ancient site widely considered to be one of the world’s seven wonders. Built in the 9th century during the reign of the Syailendra dynasty, the temple’s design in Gupta architecture reflects India’s influence on the region, yet there are enough indigenous scenes and elements incorporated to make Borobudur uniquely Indonesian.

The temple sits majestically on a hilltop overlooking lush green fields and distant hills. It covers an enormous area, measuring 123 x 123 meters. The monument is a marvel of design, decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. The architecture and stonework of this temple has no equal. And it was built without using any kind of cement or mortar. The structure is like a set of massive interlocking Lego blocks held together without any glue.

The temple has remained strong even through ten centuries of neglect. It was rediscovered in 1815, buried under volcanic ash. In the 1970’s the Indonesian Government and UNESCO worked together to restore Borobudur to its former majesty. The restoration took eight years to complete and today Borobudur is one of Indonesia and the world’s most valuable treasures.

Paragraph 3 of the passage describes the Borobudur Temple as a … temple.

• volcanic

• massive

• modern

• lasting

• royal

Read the illustration first then match the description and pictures below.

Alex travelled to several places and he stayed at an inn. When he opened the window of the inn and when he woke up, he described it as follows. According to you, which scenery corresponds to what he described below.

Hello, guys!

This is what I see when I open the window.

There is a lake and a boat in front of every house. It is a small and colorful village. I can see the mountains behind the houses.

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Read the illustration first then match the description and pictures below.

Alex travelled to several places and he stayed at an inn. When he opened the window of the inn and when he woke up, he described it as follows. According to you, which scenery corresponds to what he described below.

Hello, guys!

This is what I see when I open the window.

There is a lake and a boat in front of every house. It is a small and colorful village. I can see the mountains behind the houses.

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