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F Read the following text and mark the statements as T (true), F (false) or DS (doesn’t say).

A symbol of Paris

Being one of the most popular sites in the world, the Eiffel Tower attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. In fact, the structure, received its two hundredth millionth guest in 2002. Located on the Champs de Mars by the Seine River, visitors can make their way to the top and admire the breathtaking view of Paris.

The Tower was the inspiration of French engineer Gustave Eiffel. A very famous personality in his time, Eiffel had also done important work for the internal structure of another famous monument, the Statue of Liberty in the USA. Work on the Eiffel Tower began in 1887 and lasted until 1889, when the building was opened to the public during the Paris World Exposition. Until 1930 and the construction of the Chrysler Building in New York, the Tower remained the highest structure in the world.

Many people, especially artists, criticised the structure saying that this distasteful structure did not fit in with the beauty of Paris. One of these critics was the French writer Guy de Maupassant, who ate at one of the tower's restaurants almost every day, because it was the only place in Paris from where the tower was not visible, and so he wouldn’t have to see it!

A lot of effort and money go into keeping the Tower in good condition. Every seven years, sixty metric tons of paint are used to repaint it. Different shades of the same colour are used on the top and darker ones on the bottom in order for the building to have an unvarying appearance.

41 Over two million people have climbed the Eiffel Tower. ..........

42 Gustave Eiffel also built the Statue of Liberty. ..........

43 It took five years to complete the Eiffel Tower. ..........

44 Guy de Maupassant didn't like the Eiffel Tower. ..........

45 Different colours are used to repaint the Eiffel Tower. ..........

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Reading

F Read the text. Match questions 42–47 to paragraphs A–E to find the answers. There is one question with no answer.

42 Who was the severe critic of the Eiffel Tower?

43 What attracts tourists to the Eiffel Tower?

44 How long was the Eiffel Tower the tallest structure in the world?

45 What is the highest construction in the world now?

46 What proves that the Eiffel Tower is the most attractive landmark of Paris?

47 How do people try to preserve the Tower?

A Symbol of Paris

A Being one of the most famous buildings in the world, the Eiffel Tower in Paris attracts millions of tourists every year. Altogether, more than 250 million people have visited the Tower since it was built. It is located on the Champs de Mars park that is situated next to the Seine River. Visitors can make their way to the top of the Tower and admire the breathtaking views of the city.

B The Tower was the inspiration of the French engineer Gustave Eiffel, a very famous personality in his time. Eiffel had also done important work for the internal structure of another famous monument, the Statue of Liberty in the USA. Work on the Eiffel Tower began in 1887 and lasted until 1889, when the building was opened to the public during the Paris World Exposition. Until the construction of the Chrysler Building in New York which was finished in 1929, almost 6 years after Eiffel's death, the Tower remained the highest structure in the world.

C Many people, especially artists, criticized the Eiffel Tower, saying that this distasteful structure did not fit in with the beauty of Paris. One of these critics was the French writer Guy de Maupassant, who ate at one of the Tower's restaurants almost every day, because it was the only place in Paris from where the Tower was not visible, and so he wouldn't have to see it!

D A lot of effort and money goes into keeping the Eiffel Tower in good condition. Every seven years, sixty metric tons of paint is used to repaint it. It is painted in different shades of the same colour, lighter at the top and darker at the bottom, so that the building looks its best when viewed against the sky.

E Visiting the Eiffel Tower is a must for any traveller to Paris. With three separate levels open to the public, visitors can take in breathtaking panoramic views of the city, dine in elegant restaurants, or learn about the Tower's fascinating history through interactive exhibits. The Tower is particularly enchanting at night when it is illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights.

F Прочитайте текст. Соотнесите вопросы 42-47 с параграфами A-E, чтобы найти ответы. Есть один вопрос без ответа.

42 Кто был суровым критиком Эйфелевой башни?

Ответ: The severe critic of the Eiffel Tower was the French writer Guy de Maupassant. / Суровым критиком Эйфелевой башни был французский писатель Ги де Мопассан.

43 Что привлекает туристов к Эйфелевой башне?

Ответ: Tourists are attracted to the Eiffel Tower by breathtaking panoramic views of the city, elegant restaurants, interactive exhibits about its fascinating history, and its enchanting illumination at night with thousands of twinkling lights. / Туристов привлекают к Эйфелевой башне захватывающие панорамные виды города, элегантные рестораны, интерактивные выставки о ее увлекательной истории и ее чарующее освещение ночью тысячами мерцающих огней.

44 Как долго Эйфелева башня была самым высоким сооружением в мире?

Ответ: The Eiffel Tower was the tallest structure in the world for 40 years, from its completion in 1889 until the Chrysler Building was finished in 1929. / Эйфелева башня была самым высоким сооружением в мире в течение 40 лет, с момента ее завершения в 1889 году до окончания строительства здания Крайслер в 1929 году.

45 Какова самая высокая постройка в мире сейчас?

Ответ: Для ответа на вопрос недостаточно данных

46 Что доказывает, что Эйфелева башня является самой привлекательной достопримечательностью Парижа?

Ответ: The fact that the Eiffel Tower attracts millions of tourists every year and has been visited by more than 250 million people since its construction proves it is the most attractive landmark of Paris. / Тот факт, что Эйфелева башня привлекает миллионы туристов каждый год и ее посетили более 250 миллионов человек с момента ее постройки, доказывает, что это самая привлекательная достопримечательность Парижа.

47 Как люди пытаются сохранить башню?

Ответ: People try to preserve the Tower by repainting it every seven years with sixty metric tons of paint, using different shades of the same colour (lighter at the top and darker at the bottom) to make it look its best. / Люди пытаются сохранить башню, перекрашивая ее каждые семь лет шестьюдесятью метрическими тоннами краски, используя разные оттенки одного цвета (светлее сверху и темнее снизу), чтобы она выглядела наилучшим образом.