Reading Test. Term II. Form 11

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Nowadays, life in big cities has become more difficult. Skyscrapers are very expensive to build, and many people believe they spoil the beauty of the landscape. For this reason, living in small houses in the green countryside often seems more comfortable and pleasant.

However, in some countries, such as Japan, skyscrapers are necessary because there is not enough land and the population is very dense. At the beginning of the 21st century, about half of the world’s population lived in cities, and more than 300 million people lived in 21 large metropolitan areas.

In Tokyo, engineers planned enormous skyscrapers to solve space problems. One project, called Try 2004, was designed as a huge pyramid more than 2 kilometers high. It would cover 8 square kilometers and provide flats and offices for around 1 million people. Another project, Seed 4000, was planned to be 4 kilometers tall and shaped like Mount Fuji, Japan’s most famous mountain.

According to Guinness World Records, many famous skyscrapers hold world records. The tallest free-standing tower is the CN Tower in Toronto, built in 1975. The Petronas Towers in Malaysia became the tallest office buildings in 1996. Other impressive buildings include the Shanghai World Financial Center in Shanghai, the John Hancock Center in Chicago, and the famous sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai.

These amazing buildings show how modern cities continue to grow upward in order to save space and support growing populations.

True / False:

Living in big cities is becoming easier nowadays.

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Nowadays, life in big cities has become more difficult. Skyscrapers are very expensive to build, and many people believe they spoil the beauty of the landscape. For this reason, living in small houses in the green countryside often seems more comfortable and pleasant.

However, in some countries, such as Japan, skyscrapers are necessary because there is not enough land and the population is very dense. At the beginning of the 21st century, about half of the world’s population lived in cities, and more than 300 million people lived in 21 large metropolitan areas.

In Tokyo, engineers planned enormous skyscrapers to solve space problems. One project, called Try 2004, was designed as a huge pyramid more than 2 kilometers high. It would cover 8 square kilometers and provide flats and offices for around 1 million people. Another project, Seed 4000, was planned to be 4 kilometers tall and shaped like Mount Fuji, Japan’s most famous mountain.

According to Guinness World Records, many famous skyscrapers hold world records. The tallest free-standing tower is the CN Tower in Toronto, built in 1975. The Petronas Towers in Malaysia became the tallest office buildings in 1996. Other impressive buildings include the Shanghai World Financial Center in Shanghai, the John Hancock Center in Chicago, and the famous sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai.

These amazing buildings show how modern cities continue to grow upward in order to save space and support growing populations.

True / False:

Many people think skyscrapers are expensive and spoil the landscape.

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Nowadays, life in big cities has become more difficult. Skyscrapers are very expensive to build, and many people believe they spoil the beauty of the landscape. For this reason, living in small houses in the green countryside often seems more comfortable and pleasant.

However, in some countries, such as Japan, skyscrapers are necessary because there is not enough land and the population is very dense. At the beginning of the 21st century, about half of the world’s population lived in cities, and more than 300 million people lived in 21 large metropolitan areas.

In Tokyo, engineers planned enormous skyscrapers to solve space problems. One project, called Try 2004, was designed as a huge pyramid more than 2 kilometers high. It would cover 8 square kilometers and provide flats and offices for around 1 million people. Another project, Seed 4000, was planned to be 4 kilometers tall and shaped like Mount Fuji, Japan’s most famous mountain.

According to Guinness World Records, many famous skyscrapers hold world records. The tallest free-standing tower is the CN Tower in Toronto, built in 1975. The Petronas Towers in Malaysia became the tallest office buildings in 1996. Other impressive buildings include the Shanghai World Financial Center in Shanghai, the John Hancock Center in Chicago, and the famous sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai.

These amazing buildings show how modern cities continue to grow upward in order to save space and support growing populations.

True / False:

Japan needs skyscrapers because it has a lot of free space.

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Nowadays, life in big cities has become more difficult. Skyscrapers are very expensive to build, and many people believe they spoil the beauty of the landscape. For this reason, living in small houses in the green countryside often seems more comfortable and pleasant.

However, in some countries, such as Japan, skyscrapers are necessary because there is not enough land and the population is very dense. At the beginning of the 21st century, about half of the world’s population lived in cities, and more than 300 million people lived in 21 large metropolitan areas.

In Tokyo, engineers planned enormous skyscrapers to solve space problems. One project, called Try 2004, was designed as a huge pyramid more than 2 kilometers high. It would cover 8 square kilometers and provide flats and offices for around 1 million people. Another project, Seed 4000, was planned to be 4 kilometers tall and shaped like Mount Fuji, Japan’s most famous mountain.

According to Guinness World Records, many famous skyscrapers hold world records. The tallest free-standing tower is the CN Tower in Toronto, built in 1975. The Petronas Towers in Malaysia became the tallest office buildings in 1996. Other impressive buildings include the Shanghai World Financial Center in Shanghai, the John Hancock Center in Chicago, and the famous sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai.

These amazing buildings show how modern cities continue to grow upward in order to save space and support growing populations.

True / False:

Try 2004 was planned as a pyramid-shaped skyscraper in Tokyo.

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Nowadays, life in big cities has become more difficult. Skyscrapers are very expensive to build, and many people believe they spoil the beauty of the landscape. For this reason, living in small houses in the green countryside often seems more comfortable and pleasant.

However, in some countries, such as Japan, skyscrapers are necessary because there is not enough land and the population is very dense. At the beginning of the 21st century, about half of the world’s population lived in cities, and more than 300 million people lived in 21 large metropolitan areas.

In Tokyo, engineers planned enormous skyscrapers to solve space problems. One project, called Try 2004, was designed as a huge pyramid more than 2 kilometers high. It would cover 8 square kilometers and provide flats and offices for around 1 million people. Another project, Seed 4000, was planned to be 4 kilometers tall and shaped like Mount Fuji, Japan’s most famous mountain.

According to Guinness World Records, many famous skyscrapers hold world records. The tallest free-standing tower is the CN Tower in Toronto, built in 1975. The Petronas Towers in Malaysia became the tallest office buildings in 1996. Other impressive buildings include the Shanghai World Financial Center in Shanghai, the John Hancock Center in Chicago, and the famous sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai.

These amazing buildings show how modern cities continue to grow upward in order to save space and support growing populations.

True / False:

Seed 4000 was designed to look like Mount Fuji.

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Nowadays, life in big cities has become more difficult. Skyscrapers are very expensive to build, and many people believe they spoil the beauty of the landscape. For this reason, living in small houses in the green countryside often seems more comfortable and pleasant.

However, in some countries, such as Japan, skyscrapers are necessary because there is not enough land and the population is very dense. At the beginning of the 21st century, about half of the world’s population lived in cities, and more than 300 million people lived in 21 large metropolitan areas.

In Tokyo, engineers planned enormous skyscrapers to solve space problems. One project, called Try 2004, was designed as a huge pyramid more than 2 kilometers high. It would cover 8 square kilometers and provide flats and offices for around 1 million people. Another project, Seed 4000, was planned to be 4 kilometers tall and shaped like Mount Fuji, Japan’s most famous mountain.

According to Guinness World Records, many famous skyscrapers hold world records. The tallest free-standing tower is the CN Tower in Toronto, built in 1975. The Petronas Towers in Malaysia became the tallest office buildings in 1996. Other impressive buildings include the Shanghai World Financial Center in Shanghai, the John Hancock Center in Chicago, and the famous sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai.

These amazing buildings show how modern cities continue to grow upward in order to save space and support growing populations.

True / False:

The CN Tower is located in Chicago, USA.

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Why do some people prefer living in the countryside?

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Why does Japan build skyscrapers?

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What shape was Try 2004 planned to have?

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Which building is the tallest free-standing tower?

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Where is the sail-shaped tallest hotel located?