Revealed: plans for the UK's next mega-skyscraper that will rival the Shard

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Question 1

a. True. “Plans to build the UK’s next mega tower, which will rival the Shard for the title of the tallest building in Europe, and will dwarf all other office blocks in the City of London.”

b. False. “Designed by the architect Eric Parry, the man behind the St Martin-in-the-Field project in London’s Trafalgar Square and the new City of London office development at 10 Fenchurch Avenue.”

c. True. “As well as offices it will have classrooms on the upper most floors for school trips learning about London.”

d. True. “The City of London is proving it can yet again attract international investment in creating unique and important new buildings.”

Question 2

a.It will be more tan 300m high.From the top, people will have a magnificent view of the city and will also be able to enjoy its restaurant. At the base, there will be a public square.

b. Unlike the majority of skyscrapers which are closed at weekends, 1-Undershaft will stay open all week for public use.

Question 3

a. Unveiled / to unveil

b. Accessed / to Access

c. Attempting / to attempt

d. Currently

e. Unique

Question 4

a. They are to unveil plans to build the UK’s next mega tower today for the first time.

b. Mr. Parry said that skyscrapers were notoriously antisocial. They cast enormous shadows on the ground below  them.

c. In spite of being a very tall skyscraper, the public will be able to enjoy it.