Primary 6 English Scholarship

The London Eye is a big observation wheel on the River Thames in London. It opened to the public in March 2000. It was built to celebrate the new millennium. The wheel is 135 meters tall and has 32 glass capsules. Each capsule can carry up to 25 people. From the top, you can see many famous places in London like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. A full ride takes about 30 minutes. It moves slowly so people can enjoy the view and take pictures.

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What is the London Eye?

• A palace

• A museum

• An observation wheel

• A shopping mall

The London Eye is a big observation wheel on the River Thames in London. It opened to the public in March 2000. It was built to celebrate the new millennium. The wheel is 135 meters tall and has 32 glass capsules. Each capsule can carry up to 25 people. From the top, you can see many famous places in London like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. A full ride takes about 30 minutes. It moves slowly so people can enjoy the view and take pictures.

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When did the London Eye open?

• 1999

• 2001

• 2000

• 2010

The London Eye is a big observation wheel on the River Thames in London. It opened to the public in March 2000. It was built to celebrate the new millennium. The wheel is 135 meters tall and has 32 glass capsules. Each capsule can carry up to 25 people. From the top, you can see many famous places in London like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. A full ride takes about 30 minutes. It moves slowly so people can enjoy the view and take pictures.

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What river is the London Eye next to?

• River Nile

• River Thames

• River Seine

• River Amazon

The London Eye is a big observation wheel on the River Thames in London. It opened to the public in March 2000. It was built to celebrate the new millennium. The wheel is 135 meters tall and has 32 glass capsules. Each capsule can carry up to 25 people. From the top, you can see many famous places in London like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. A full ride takes about 30 minutes. It moves slowly so people can enjoy the view and take pictures.

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How long does one full ride take?

• 15 minutes

• 1 hour

• 45 minutes

• 30 minutes

The London Eye is a big observation wheel on the River Thames in London. It opened to the public in March 2000. It was built to celebrate the new millennium. The wheel is 135 meters tall and has 32 glass capsules. Each capsule can carry up to 25 people. From the top, you can see many famous places in London like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. A full ride takes about 30 minutes. It moves slowly so people can enjoy the view and take pictures.

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What can people see from the top of the London Eye?

• The Eiffel Tower

• London Bridge only

• Big Ben and Buckingham Palace

• Nothing

Complete the sentences with words from below

capsules – slow – tall – pictures – ride

The London Eye is 135 meters ____.

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capsules – slow – tall – pictures – ride

There are 32 glass ____ on the wheel.

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capsules – slow – tall – pictures – ride

People can enjoy the view and take ________.

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capsules – slow – tall – pictures – ride

The wheel moves very ____ so it’s safe.

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capsules – slow – tall – pictures – ride

A full ____ takes about 30 minutes.