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3. Statue of Liberty
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
When we enter New York harbour, the first thing we see is the
Statue of Liberty. What impresses us the most is its size and
magnificence. Have you ever wondered how it came to be there?
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France to mark
the one hundred year anniversary of American Independence.
In 1869, sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi began to plan his
concept for the monument. Bartholdi chose the look of classic
Greek and Roman figures. He envisioned Liberty as a strong and
proud figure, one who personified not only the majestic Greek
goddesses of the past, but also the working men and women of
the present. Finally, in 1884, the work was finished, and Liberty
was packed into 214 crates and sent to New York City. Only one
problem stood in the way. While the French had raised a lot of
funds to build the statue, New York had not secured the funds
to build its foundation. It was not until a New York newspaper
implored people for donations that money became available. Finally on 28 October 1886,
Americans celebrated the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty.
1. What is impressive about the Statue of Liberty?
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2. How did the Statue of Liberty come to be there?
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3. How did Bartholdi envision Liberty?
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4. What was one problem that stood in the way?
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5. When did the Americans celebrate unveiling of the Statue of Liberty?
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