The Empire State Building

Key

Question 1
a) FALSE “The depression also made building materials much cheaper. The building, itself, cost $24,718,000.00 -- about half of its original anticipated price.”
b) FALSE “The first air conditioning system was installed in 1950, and has been expanded several times.”
c) TRUE “Blue and white were used when the Yankees won baseball's World Series in 1977.”
d) TRUE “But in the spring and autumn, when birds migrate, the lights are turned off to keep from disturbing their route.”

Question 2
a) The ESB was built during the American depression, when the economic situation made it difficult to find jobs. Even so, the building was finished before and at a lower price than it was thought.
b) The colour of the lights changes depending on celebrations, festivals, daily events and even seasons of the year.

Question 3
a) cherished
b) eager
c) lightning rod

Question 4
a) Building materials were made cheaper by the depression.
b) If workers had not been eager to earn their wage, construction wouldn’t have continued through weekends and holidays.
c) A spokesperson said that many buildings touted themselves as the "Eighth Wonder of the World." Only the Empire State Building said it in art.