„Rozvoj vzdělávání žáků karvinských základních škol
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Téma / kapitola
The London Eye (reading comp.)
Zpracoval (tým 1)
Renata Slowiková
THE LONDON EYE
V této kapitole si:

přečtete text o The London Eye

přečtete text o The Empire State Building
Klíčová slova této kapitoly:
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wheel, view, attraction, building, observatory, floor
Čas potřebný k prostudování učiva kapitoly:
0,5 + 0,5 hodiny (teorie + řešení úloh)
The London Eye or The Empire State Building?
(reading comprehension)
The London Eye
The London Eye, the largest observation wheel in the world, was created to celebrate the
new millennium. The project took six years, hundreds of workers from five European
countries helped to complete it. The London Eye was built and is operated by British
Airways. The wheel does not stop, so people can get on or off at any time. One turn of the
wheel takes about 30 minutes and during the ride riders can see up to 25 miles in any
direction. The view from the Eye, which is 150 m high, is magnificent.
The Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is one of New York´s main tourist attractions. It was built in
1930-31 and for over 40 years was the tallest building in the world at the height of 381
metres. It is located in central Manhattan on Fifth Avenue, between 33 rd and 34th Streets.
The observatory on the 86th floor, 320 metres above the heart of Manhattan, offers a
breathtaking panoramic view. On a very clear day, visitors can see as far as 320 kms.
(adapted from R&R, January 2004)
Tick the correct answers:
The Empire State
The London Eye Building
You can find this attraction in London.
This attraction is in the USA.
It is 381 metres high.
It is 150 metres high.
It is located in central Manhattan.
There is an observatory.
It is operated by British Airways.
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True or false?
1. The London Eye is the observation wheel.
T–F
2. It took six months to build the London Eye.
T–F
3. One turn of the wheel takes about thirteen minutes.
T–F
4. The Eye is 150 m wide.
T–F
5. The Empire State Building was built in 1930 – 31.
T–F
6. The Empire State Building is the highest building in the world.
T–F
7. The observatory is 320 metres wide.
T–F
8. Visitors can see very far.
T–F
3
Key:
The Empire State
The London Eye Building
You can find this attraction in London.
X
This attraction is in the USA.
X
It is 381 metres high.
X
It is 150 metres high.
X
It is located in central Manhattan.
X
There is an observatory.
X
It is operated by British Airways.
X
True or false?
1. The London Eye is the observation wheel.
T
2. It took six months to build the London Eye.
F
3. One turn of the wheel takes about thirteen minutes.
F
4. The Eye is 150 m wide.
F
5. The Empire State Building was built in 1930 – 31.
T
6. The Empire State Building is the highest building in the world.
F
7. The observatory is 320 metres wide.
F
8. Visitors can see very far.
T
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