The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It is in Paris, France. The tower was built in 1889 for the World’s Fair. It was named after its designer, Gustave Eiffel.

The Eiffel Tower is very tall. It is 330 meters high, which is about the height of an 81-story building. People can visit the tower and go to the top. From there, they can see the city of Paris. The view is beautiful, especially at night when the tower has lights.

The Eiffel Tower has three levels for visitors. There are restaurants on the first and second levels. The top level is an observation deck. People take stairs or a lift to reach the levels.

Millions of people visit the Eiffel Tower every year. It is a symbol of France and a favorite place for tourists.

Vocabulary:

• Landmark: A famous building or place.

• Designer: A person who makes plans for a building.

• Observation deck: A place to look at the view.

Think About This:

• Do you have any famous landmarks in your country?

• Would you like to visit the Eiffel Tower? Why or why not?

Comprehension Questions

1. Where is the Eiffel Tower located?
   a) London, England
   b) Paris, France
   c) Rome, Italy

2. When was the Eiffel Tower built?
   a) 1889
   b) 1900
   c) 1950

3. Who designed the Eiffel Tower?
   a) Gustave Eiffel
   b) Anna Bedford
   c) Leonardo da Vinci

4. How tall is the Eiffel Tower?
   a) 200 meters
   b) 330 meters
   c) 100 meters

5. What can people see from the top of the Eiffel Tower?
   (Write one thing from the text.)

Activities

1. Match the Words to Their Meanings

a) Landmark
b) Designer
c) Observation deck

1. A famous building or place

2. A person who makes plans for a building

3. A place to look at the view

2. True or False

• The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889.

• There are four levels in the Eiffel Tower.

• The Eiffel Tower is a symbol of Paris.

3. Talk About It (for speaking practice)

• Do you know any tall buildings or towers in the world?

• Why do you think people like visiting the Eiffel Tower?

• Would you prefer to visit the Eiffel Tower during the day or at night? Why?