Questions of the TOEFL iBT Reading Comprehension Practice Test 006

Question 1. According to the paragraph, why was the Eiffel Tower built?
A) To be a global cultural icon of France
B) As the centerpiece of the 1889 World's Fair
C) To be named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel
D) To be the most visited monument with an entrance fee in the world

Question 2. According to the paragraph, which of the following is NOT true about the Eiffel Tower?
A) It is 330 metres tall.
B) It was initially criticized by France's leading artists and intellectuals.
C) It is the tallest structure in Paris.
D) It was the first structure in the world to surpass the 100-metre mark in height.

Question 3. The author mentions all of the following EXCEPT:
A) The Eiffel Tower has three levels for visitors.
B) The Eiffel Tower was designated a monument historique in 1964.
C) The climb to the top level of the Eiffel Tower is usually accessible only by lift.
D) The Eiffel Tower was the tallest human-made structure in the world for 41 years.

Question 4. Which of the following can be inferred from the paragraph about the Eiffel Tower's design?
A) It was well received by France's leading artists and intellectuals.
B) It was designed to be the centerpiece of the 1889 World's Fair.
C) It was originally criticized for its design.
D) It was the first structure in the world to surpass both the 200-metre and 300-metre mark in height.

Question 5. The author of the paragraph implies that the Eiffel Tower is
A) the tallest structure in the world
B) the tallest structure in France
C) a significant cultural icon of France
D) a global cultural icon of France

Question 6. Why does the author mention the fact that the Eiffel Tower was designated a monument historique in 1964?
A) To emphasize its historical significance
B) To contrast it with other structures
C) To explain its popularity
D) To describe its design

Question 7. The word "ascended" in the passage is closest in meaning to
A) rose
B) descended
C) climbed
D) fell

Question 8. The phrase "centrepiece" in the passage is closest in meaning to
A) decoration
B) main attraction
C) background
D) additional feature

Question 9. Look at the four letters – (A), (B), (C) and (D) – that indicate where the following sentence can be added to the passage. "Visitors can enjoy a meal with a view at the restaurants on the first and second levels of the tower." Where would the sentence best fit?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Question 10. Complete the summary by selecting the THREE answer choices that express the most important ideas in the passage."The Eiffel Tower is an iconic lattice tower located in Paris, France, designed and built by Gustave Eiffel's company and named after him. It is the most visited monument with an entrance fee in the world, attracting millions of tourists every year."
The Eiffel Tower is 330 meters tall and is the tallest structure in Paris.
The Eiffel Tower was originally built as a restaurant.
The Eiffel Tower is a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world.
The Eiffel Tower is located in London.
The tower has three levels for visitors, with restaurants on the first and second levels, and the top level's upper platform is the highest observation deck accessible to the public in the European Union.
The Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in the world.