something that is produced as a result of making something else

What was the tower used for during World War I?

wireless communication with ships and intercep enemy message.

What was the obstacle that Gustave Eiffel had to face when drawing up his plan?

people who doubted the structure wouldn't be able to withstand the wind

Why wasn’t the Eiffel Tower torn down after twenty years like it was supposed to be?

Gustave Eiffel made the tower valuable to scientists.

What is the main idea of this book?

The Eiffel Tower is one of the world's best-known landmarks.

an object of a town or landscape that is easily seen from far away.

a person who designs, builds, or repairs machines, buildings, or bridges

What is a latticework?

a framework formed from overlapping wooden or metal strips

Why were Gustave Eiffel and his company chosen to build the Eiffel Tower?

They won a contest held by the organizers of the 1889 World’s Fair.

Why did a group of protesters try to stop the building of the Eiffel Tower?

They thought the Eiffel Tower would look ridiculous and be an eyesore.

Who had wanted the Eiffel Tower construction to be halted?

a group of 300 artists, writers, architects

Why did Eiffel use lattice wrought iron?

Because he wanted to prove that metal was as strong as stone

How did Gustave Eiffel prevent the tower from ever being torn down in the future?

He built a lab for other scientists to study and also conduct experiments.

something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength to achieve it

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1
How can people visit Gustave Eiffel's office in the Eiffel Tower?
through a spiral staircase
through an elavator
through a cable car
through an escalator
2
What is tranmission?
the movement of goods or people from one place to another
an occasion when someone buys or sells something
something that is produced as a result of making something else
changing the words of one language into the words in another language
3
Workers coated the tower with 60 metric tons (66 tn.) of paint to protect it from ...
mildew
rust
moulds
dirt
4
What was the tower used for during World War I?
as a military training camp
as military tower defense
wireless communication with ships and intercep enemy message.
as a safe house
5
What was the obstacle that Gustave Eiffel had to face when drawing up his plan?
There was a tower 3/4 of Eiffel Tower's height which had collapsed.
His teammates didn't want to build such challenging structure.
The public didn't like the tower being built.
people who doubted the structure wouldn't be able to withstand the wind
6
Why wasn’t the Eiffel Tower torn down after twenty years like it was supposed to be?
The people of Paris voted to keep the Eiffel Tower standing.
Gustave Eiffel paid the government to let it remain standing.
Gustave Eiffel made the tower valuable to scientists.
The Eiffel Tower was never supposed to be torn down after twenty years.
7
What tour offers extras (such as a visit to the original engine room)?
Professional tour
Regular tour
Individual tour
Behind-the-scenes tour
8
What is the main idea of this book?
The Eiffel Tower is one of the world's best-known landmarks.
The Eiffel Tower is the tallest structure in the world.
The Eiffel Tower is named after the city in which it.
The Eiffel Tower is a famous structure in Rome, Italy.
9
What is the elevators in Eiffel Tower made of?
iron
glass
gold
steel
10
What is a landmark?
an object of a town or landscape that is easily seen from far away.
land on the slope of a hill, used for growing crops on
a building has several floors
a very tall mordern building
11
Where is Gustave Eiffel's restored office located?
on the top floor
in the basement
on the second floor
on the first floor
12
What is an engineer?
a person who studies the stars, plants, comets, and other things in space
a person who is skilled at a craft or trade
a person who studies the remains of ancient cultures
a person who designs, builds, or repairs machines, buildings, or bridges
13
What colour is the Eiffel Tower?
gold-colored
sliver
charcoal
bronze-colored
14
Did the construction finish in time for the World's Fair?
No
Yes
15
What is the date today?
13/2
15/2
14/2
12/2
16
What was used at the site to join the piecies which formed each sections?
glass elevators
curved arches
bolts
rivets
17
What is a latticework?
wall of a building to allow light and air in and to allow people inside
a framework formed from overlapping wooden or metal strips
outside wall that is fixed at one side and opens and closes
computers that are connected together so that they can share information
18
How many floors are there at the top of the tower?
1.5
3
2
1
19
Why were Gustave Eiffel and his company chosen to build the Eiffel Tower?
They won a contest held by the organizers of the 1889 World’s Fair.
The city of Paris asked Gustave Eiffel to design the Eiffel Tower.
Gustave Eiffel was the wealthiest man in France at the time.
Gustave Eiffel paid the government to allow him to build the Eiffel Tower.
20
Where in Paris is the Eiffel Tower located?
south bank of the Sein River
north bank of the Sein River
west bank of the Sein River
east bank of the Sein River
21
What was the Eiffel Tower constructed for?
1889 World's Fair
100th anniversary of France's Independence Day
1889 National Fair
French Revolution in 1889
22
What did Stephen Sauvestre recommend adding to the structure to make it safe?
glass elevators
bolts
rivets
curved arches
23
What is a replica?
something that is produced as a result of making something else
something that is made to be sold
the first one made and not a copy
an exact copy of an object
24
Why did a group of protesters try to stop the building of the Eiffel Tower?
They wanted to protest the government of the time.
They thought the Eiffel Tower would look ridiculous and be an eyesore.
They wanted to build a different structure instead of the Eiffel Tower.
They did not think that Gustave Eiffel fairly won the contest.
25
How long did it take to construct the tower?
3 years
more than 2 years
two years
less than 2 years
26
Who had wanted the Eiffel Tower construction to be halted?
The Paris Exposition
a group of 300 artists, writers, architects
Paris citizens
A math professor
27
Why did Eiffel use lattice wrought iron?
Because it looked more beautiful than using other materials.
Because he wanted to prove that metal was as strong as stone
Because it was easier and faster to build.
Because it was less costly.
28
Since when does the first floor have an ice-skating rink in the winter?
1887
2001
1889
2004
29
How did Gustave Eiffel prevent the tower from ever being torn down in the future?
He agreed to hold an annual fair in the tower.
He built a lab for other scientists to study and also conduct experiments.
He asked scientists to come and do experiments there.
He sold it to a group of French scientists.
30
What is Paris's nickname translated as in English?
City of Light
City of Lamps
City of Star
City of Lights
31
What is a feat?
a special meal with very good food or a large meal for many people
an important part of something
something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength to achieve it
an unpleasant thought that you have when you are frightened or worried

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