The Golden Gate Bridge - Vocabulary revision Quiz

What does the word "span" mean in the context of the text?

• The total cost of the bridge

• The distance between two supports of the bridge

• The height of the towers

• The type of materials used

What is a "suspension bridge"?

• A bridge built underwater

• A bridge supported by pillars only

• A bridge where the deck is hung below cables

• A bridge made of wood

What does "anchorage" refer to in the text?

• A safety device used by workers

• A system to protect the bridge from rust

• A structure where the cables are secured

• A tower of the bridge

What does "anti-corrosive" paint do?

• It helps the bridge look more attractive

• It makes the bridge waterproof

• It protects the bridge from rust and damage

• It reduces noise from the bridge

What is a "cable" in a suspension bridge?

• A decorative element

• A metal rope used to support the structure

• A type of light

• A part of the road on the bridge

What is a "tower" in the context of the bridge?

• A tall structure supporting the cables

• A lighthouse

• A building next to the bridge

• A security checkpoint

What is a "rope" in the text?

• A thick, strong cord supporting the deck

• A barrier on the walkway

• A paint used on the bridge

• A sign on the bridge

The word "visibility" in the text refers to:

• The bridge’s ability to resist earthquakes

• How clearly the bridge can be seen

• The number of vehicles crossing the bridge

• The cost of maintaining the bridge

What does "sketches" mean in the context of the text?

• The written rules for crossing the bridge

• Rough drawings or designs of the bridge

• Photographs of the bridge

• Construction tools used by workers

What is meant by "Art Deco elements"?

• Safety equipment

• Decorative features typical of the 1920s-1930s style

• Types of cables used in the bridge

• Mathematical formulas used in the design