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3 Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France, it was designed by the engineer Gustave Eiffel and was built as the entrance arch for the 1889 World's Fair. Initially, it was criticized by some of France's leading artists and intellectuals for its design, but it has since become a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is 330 meters tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building, and it was the tallest man-made structure in the world for 41 years until the Chrysler Building in New York City was finished in 1930. The tower has three levels for visitors, with restaurants on the first and second levels. The top level's upper platform is 276 meters above the ground – the highest observation deck accessible to the public in the European Union. Every year, millions of people visit the Eiffel Tower. They can use elevators or climb the stairs to reach the observation decks. At night, the tower is illuminated by thousands of lights, creating a spectacular sight that can be seen from all over Paris. It is not just a tourist attraction but also a symbol of French art and engineering. Question 28. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To criticize the design of the Eiffel Tower. B. To compare the Eiffel Tower with the Chrysler Building. C. To provide general information about the Eiffel Tower. D. To discuss the history of the World's Fair. Question 29. The Eiffel Tower was the tallest man-made structure in the world for ______. A. exactly 330 years B. about 81 years C. about 41 years D. over 100 years Question 30. The word “illuminated” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______. A. hidden B. built C. lit up D. painted Question 31. Where can visitors find restaurants in the Eiffel Tower? A. Only on the top level. B. On the first and second levels. C. On all three levels. D. Only on the first level. Question 32. Which of the following is NOT true about the Eiffel Tower? A. It was initially welcomed by all French artists. B. It is a famous landmark in Paris.