Question

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world, located in Paris, France.
Engineer Gustave Eiffel played a crucial role in designing the Eiffel Tower, which was completed in 1889 for the World’s Fair.
The tower stands 324 meters tall and was the tallest structure in the world at the time of its completion.
Eiffel’s innovative use of wrought iron allowed the tower to be both strong and lightweight, making it a marvel of engineering..


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Which choice most effectively uses information from the given sentences to emphasize Gustave Eiffel’s role in the tower’s creation to an audience already familiar with the Eiffel Tower?

A
First came Gustave Eiffel’s groundbreaking design for the Eiffel Tower, completed in 1889 for the World’s Fair, and then came the global recognition of its 324-meter height as the tallest structure of its time.

B
Engineer Gustave Eiffel not only designed the Eiffel Tower, completed in 1889, but also revolutionized the use of wrought iron in architectural design.

C
Gustave Eiffel is an engineer famous for his contributions to architecture and design, most notably for his work on the Eiffel Tower, completed in 1889.

D
In 1889, Gustave Eiffel completed his most famous project, the Eiffel Tower, showcasing his innovative use of wrought iron.

Answer 1

B

Choice B best highlights Eiffel’s central role (as the designer) and stresses his engineering impact by noting his revolutionary use of wrought iron, which will resonate with an audience already familiar with the tower.