In this lesson, we will focus on how to read a passage for specific information, such as dates, numbers, and factual details. To help you practice this strategy, we will be using a passage about the tallest building in the world. After reading the passage, we will ask you a question about a specific detail, and you will need to select the correct answer from the given options. Let's get started!
In the 1970s, architects and engineers were racing to build the tallest buildings in the world. The Sears Tower in Chicago, Illinois, was the tallest building in the world from its completion in 1973 until the completion of the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 1998. It stood at 1,450 feet tall and was a major achievement in the field of architecture and engineering. The tower held the title of the world's tallest building for more than 20 years and continues to be an iconic landmark in Chicago's skyline and it remains an iconic landmark of the Chicago skyline and a popular tourist attraction.
How did you find the answer?