Skyscrapers

The _____________is what covers the skeleton of the skyscraper.

What building has to most floors?

• Empire State Building

• One World Trade Center

• Chrysler Building

• Bank of America Tower

Which is the tallest skyscraper?

• The One World Financial Centre

• The Burj Khalifa

• Taipei 101

• Shanghai World Financial Centre

What is the world's shortest skyscraper?

• World Trade Centre

• Newby–McMahon Building

• Pyramids of Giza

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Part A Which sentence BEST states the main theme of lines 1-33 of "Skyscraper"?

• The people in Chicago brings life to the city.

• The buildings in Chicago have souls.

• The people walk through the streets of Chicago.

• People worked hard to build the buildings of Chicago.

What is the primary function of a skyscraper in modern cities?

• A) To serve as a residential building

• B) To act as a cultural landmark

• C) To provide office space and commercial use

• D) To function as a historical monument

Which of the following words best describes the architectural style of most skyscrapers?

• A) Gothic

• B) Baroque

• C) Modernist

• D) Renaissance

In the context of skyscrapers, what does the term 'façade' refer to?

• A) The interior design

• B) The exterior front of the building

• C) The foundation

• D) The rooftop garden

Which sentence uses the word 'skyscraper' correctly?

• A) The skyscraper was delicious and filled with cream.

• B) The skyscraper soared above the city skyline.

• C) She wore a skyscraper to the party.

• D) The skyscraper was a type of dance move.