There are two main kinds of sports: team sports and individual sports. Team sports are such sports as baseball, basketball, and volleyball. Team sports require two separate teams. The teams play against each other. They compete against each other in order to get the best score. For example, in a football game, if team A scores 4 goals and team B scores 3 goals, team A wins the game. Team sports are sometimes called competitive sports.

1. How many main kinds of sports are there in the world?

2. Is basketball an individual sport?

3. Do the teams play against each other?

4. Why do two separate teams compete against each other?

5. What are team sports sometimes called?

   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. However, many Parisians, especially artists, did not like his design and protested the tower's construction. They thought it would be an eyesore, but once it was built, most Parisians soon loved the tower.
   The tower is made of iron and weights over 10,000 tons. It is 324 metres tall, including antenna at its top, and has a staircase with 1,665 steps. There are also elevators to take visitors to the top platform where there is a panoramic view of Paris. The original elevators, now computerised, are still in use. Over 60 tons of paint are applied to the tower every seven years to keep it from rusting.
   The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of Paris. It is the most recognised monument in Europe, and many people think it is an architectural masterpiece. Over 250 million people have visited it since May of 1889.
   A. Decide if the statements are true (T) of false (F).
1. The Eiffel Tower was originally built to be a watchtower.
2. The Eiffel Tower was opened to the public on May 6, 1889.
3. Some artists at the time thought the tower was ugly.
4. The original elevators in the tower have all been replaced.
5. The tower is repainted every seven years.
6. The Eiffel Tower is the most recognised structure on the planet.
    B. Answer the questions
1. Where is the Eiffel Tower?
2. How long was the tower constructed?
3. Who designed the Eiffel Tower?
4. Why does the tower have to be painted frequently?
5. How many people have visited the Eiffel Tower since its opening?