EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

           At Fifth Avenue and 34th Street stands New York City’s most famous building — starred in over 90 movies, a star of gigantic proportions — The Empire State Building.

         Having held the record as the world’s tallest skyscraper for 40 years — the symbol of this city was constructed in only two years — 1930 to 31 and the 1,453 feet colossus instantly became a tourist magnet. Even King Kong came to visit! If you want to see a great panorama of New York city, get upstairs to the observation levels. Lines get pretty long, especially during summer and the holidays, but you can fit a trip here any time, the place is open from 9:30 a.m. until midnight every day.

QUESTIONS:

1. What is the most famous building of New York City?
2. When was the symbol of New York constructed?
3. When is the Empire State Building open?

VOCABULARY:

to star — играть главную роль

skyscraper — небоскреб

to construct — строить, сооружать

colossus — колосс

instantly — немедленно

line — очередь