Use of English - maturita
Zuzana Kubáčová Use of English - maturita
část 9 didaktického testu
Empire State Building
When exploring New York City, there are 1.____ different options for activities during a day trip. 2.____ visitors come to see a show, visit art museums, or simply to shop in many of the city’s high-end retailers. 3.____, many tourists simply come to New York City for the sightseeing. One of the most 4.____ landmarks in New York City is the Empire State Building.
The Empire State Building, constructed 5.____ 1931, is a 102-story skyscraper, 6.____ ninth highest building in the world. It is located in Midtown, Manhattan. This skyscraper is an iconic symbol of the city, having been featured in over 90 popular movies (as of 2018) throughout film history. Tourists come from all 7.____ the world to visit this building and view the city from its famous observation decks.
Matthew, an enthusiast of historic buildings, 8.____ for this trip to New York City because he 9.____ architectural design since he was a child. Matthew purchased a ticket that granted him access to beautiful 360-degree 10.____ of the city. The ticket included an elevator ride that stopped at two different vantage points, one at the 86th floor and 11.____ point at the rooftop observatory on the 102nd floor. From these observation decks, Matthew 12.____ incredible photographs of the entire New York City skyline. From the rooftop Matthew could 13.____ Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, and many other important city landmarks. It was everything he has ever wanted 14.____. He will never forget this trip! Hopefully one day he will 15. _____ to go back.
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