Vocabulary
1. installation (n)
/ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/ a structure placed somewhere, usually as a temporary form of art
Eg: His latest installation will be exhibited in the town square for a month.
2. enduring (Adj)
/ɛnˈdʊrɪŋ/ lasting for a long time
Eg: He left the gathering early, with no enduring memories to cherish.
3. structure (n)
/ˈstrʌkʧər/ a building or something that is built from parts; the way that something is built
Eg: This structure used to be a school.
4. enchanting (Adj)
/ɛnˈtʃæntɪŋ/ alluring and charming
Eg: You should visit the enchanting rose garden when you travel to Dubai.
5. monument (n)
/ˈmɑːnjəmənt/ a building or structure that is an important part of the history of a country or culture
Eg: This is one of America's most famous monuments.
6. landmark (n)
/ˈlændmɑːrk/ an object or feature of landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance
Eg: Taipei 101 is one of Taipei's most recognizable landmarks.
Reading
Even though the Eiffel Tower was initially built as a temporary installation, it has become one of the most enduring symbols of France. Now, it certainly is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world. At a height of 324 meters, it is the tallest structure in Paris. It is possible to climb to the top of the tower, but there are 1,665 steps. So unsurprisingly, most people take the lift!
The enchanting beauty of the tower attracts visitors from all over the world. It should come as no surprise that the Eiffel Tower is the most visited paid tourist attraction in the world. In 2011, 6.98 million people visited the tower.
The tower was named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. This structure was the tallest building in the world when it was completed in 1889. It held this record for 40 years, until it was surpassed by the Chrysler Building in New York City.
As a global landmark, the Eiffel Tower is featured in many films, video games, and television shows. In addition, many replicas and similar monuments of different sizes have been constructed around the world, such as Tokyo Tower or the Las Vegas Eiffel Tower.
- The Eiffel Tower
- Where is the Eiffel Tower located?
- Who is the tower named after?
- Is The Eiffel Tower the tallest building in the world?
Discussion
- Have you ever been to Paris and visited the Eiffel Tower? If not, would you like to?
- What can you say about the Eiffel tower?
- Why do you think the tower became a global cultural icon?
- What is the most beautiful monument that you have seen? Try to describe it.
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