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THE LONDON EYE WEBQUEST

 

Find out the following information in the first webpage (London Net)

 

1. When did the London Eye open ?

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2. How long is a ride on the London Eye ?

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3. How many people can sit in each capsule ?

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4. Who designed the London Eye ?

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5. Which famous monuments are opposite the London Eye ?

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6. What's the name of the river near the London Eye ?

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7. How many years were necessary to build the London Eye ?

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8. How much does it cost for an adult ?

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9. How much does it cost for very young children ?

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10. When can you go on the London Eye in Summer ?

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Now pass on to the second webpage (Facts and figures)

 

1. Look at the paragraph called "Eye details" and match the questions to the information:

How many visitors can fly the Eye each day? N° .....

How much does the wheel turn in a year? N° .....

How high do you fly on the Eye? N° .....

What else is taller in London? N° .....

How far can passengers see? N° .....

How much power does it use? N° .....

How much cabling is used? N° .....

How much steel has been used to build it? N° .....

2. Now find out some facts about the London Eye:

The number of capsules on the London Eye: .......................................

The number of people the London Eye can carry in one day: .........................................

The height of the London Eye: .................................

The weight of the London Eye: ...................................

The speed of the London Eye: .................................

The number of rotations in one year: ................................

The length of cable in the London Eye: .......................................

The viewing distance from the top of the London Eye: ...................................

The name of the Queen's castle outside London you can see from the London Eye: ................................