The Statue of Liberty Watch the video and answer the following questions. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � PART ONE � � � � Q.1���In which city is�the Statue of Liberty? � ���������� �in Los Angeles.��� �in Washington D.C.��� �in New York City.��� �in San Francisco. � Q.2���Fill in the blanks. � ������ The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable� of the United States, �����������representing� and �from �for people all around the ���������� world. The Statue of Liberty was for decades often the first �of the �����������United States for millions of� arriving after ocean voyages from ���������� AsiaAustraliaIndiaSouth AmericaEurope. � Q.3���When was the Statue of Liberty dedicated? What was the occasion? � ���������� The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on MaySeptemberOctoberNovember��242628�188618961986�to commemorate ���������� the�centennial/centenarybicentennial/bicentenarytricentennial/tercentenary of the founding of the United States.� � Q.4���Which country gave the Statue of Liberty as a gift / present? � ������� � �England.��� �Germany.��� �France.���� Italy.��� �Spain���� �Portugal. � Q.5���Choose the correct answers. � ������������ Fred�ric Auguste Bartholdi engineered the internal structuresculpted the statue. �������� ��� Gustave Eiffel engineered the internal structuresculpted the statue. � Q.6���How much did the Statue of Liberty cost? � ��������$2,500.�� � �$25,000.��� ��$250,000. ��� �$2,500,000. � Q.7���Which�means of transport do you have to take to see�the Statue of Liberty? � ����������� You have to take the . � PART TWO � � � � Q.8���Complete the following description of the Statue of Liberty. � ���������� The statue is of a �figure standing upright, dressed in a �with a ���������� �point spiked�rays�representing a , holding a stone �close to her ���������� body in her �hand and a flaming �high in her �hand. The tablet ���������� bears the date MarchAprilJulyAugustSeptember�246810 , commemorating the date of the United ���������� States� of . � Q.9���What�is the Statue of Liberty composed of? � ����������� The statue is made�of a sheeting of pure�coppergoldsteel hung on a framework of�coppergoldsteel ������������with the exception of the flame of the torch, which is coated in coppergoldsteel�leaf. � Q.10��What�are the characteristics of the pedestal on which the�Statue of Liberty ��������stands? � ����������� The statue stands atop a rectangular stonework pedestal with a foundation in the ������������shape of an irregular -pointed . � Q.11��How�tall is the�Statue of Liberty? � ����������� The statue is��feet �inch tall. � PART THREE � � � � Q.12��True or False? � ��������New York City is the biggest city in the United States.�� True.���� False. � Q.13��How many inhabitants are there in New York City? � ����������� �over 5 million.��� �over 8 million.��� �over 10 million.��� �over 12 million. � Q.14��How many�foreign and American tourists�visit New York City each year? � ����������� �about 20 million.��� �about 30 million.�� �about 40 million.��� �about 50 million. � Q.15��Fill in the blanks in the description of New York City. � ������� The city's� centres for �are among the nation's most influential, and ����������� for more than a century, it's been one of the world's major centres of �and ������������. � ���� THE END���� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

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