A. Complete the text with one option A, B, C or D. The Eiffel Tower The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France. It was constructed between 1887 and 1889 to be the entranceway to the 1889 World’s Fair and to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. The Tower was opened to visitors on May 6,1889. Gustave Eiffel’s design was chosen from among 107 that were submitted to the World’s Fair design competition. ( 32 )_________, many Parisians did not like his design and protested the tower’s construction. They thought it would be an eyesore, but once it (33)_________, most Parisians soon loved the tower. It (34)_________ 300 workers and 15,000 pieces of iron to complete this massive landmark which now stands at 320 metres tall. With three different levels, the third and (35)_________ level offers panoramic views of the City of Paris and sits 276 metres above the ground. Today all three levels of the Eiffel Tower are observatory platforms. The first level offers a souvenir shop, gallery and restaurant. The second level offers telescopes, shops and another restaurant with even more spectacular views; the third offers a gallery featuring the history of the Eiffel Tower. Although stairs are (36)_________ available, lifts commonly take passengers to all three levels. The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of Paris. It is the (37)_________ recognized monument in Europe, and many people think it is an architectural masterpiece. Over 250 million people (38)_________ it since May 1889. 32. A. Despite B. In case C. If D. However 33. A. was finishing B. is finished C. was finished D. finishes 34. A. took B. made C. did D. put 35. A. higher B. tall C. high D. highest 36. A. since B. for C. yet D. still 37. A. most B. more C. less D. least 38. A. was visiting B. visit C. have visited D. visited