E20: Listen to the audio and decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
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Question 1: The Eiffel Tower is located in the capital city of France.
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Question 2: It was originally designed to be a temporary structure.
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Question 3: The Eiffel Tower has four levels open to visitors.
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Question 4: Visitors can choose to climb the stairs or take an elevator to the top.
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Question 5: At night, the Eiffel Tower lights up with thousands of sparkling lights.
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Question 6: The Eiffel Tower was built to celebrate France’s independence.
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Transcript:
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It is located in Paris, the capital city of France. The tower was built in 1889 for the World Fair to showcase French engineering and was originally designed to be a temporary structure. However, it became so popular that it was kept as a permanent landmark.
The Eiffel Tower has three levels that visitors can explore. The first two levels have restaurants, shops, and observation decks. The third level offers a spectacular view of Paris, especially at sunset. Visitors can reach the top by climbing the stairs or taking an elevator, depending on their preference.
At night, the Eiffel Tower lights up with thousands of sparkling lights, creating a magical scene for tourists and locals alike. Today, it is one of the most visited landmarks in the world, attracting millions of tourists every year.
- True – The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, the capital city of France.
- True – It was originally designed to be temporary for the World Fair.
- False – The Eiffel Tower has three levels, not four.
- True – Visitors can choose stairs or an elevator to reach the top.
- True – At night, the tower lights up with sparkling lights.
- False – The Eiffel Tower was built for the World Fair, not to celebrate independence.