Read the following passage about the Statue of Liberty in New York

1. Read the following passage about the Statue of Liberty in New York. Decide
if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F.
The Statue of Liberty is situated in New York Harbour. It was a gift to the United
States from the people of France. The statue's 300 copper pieces were transported
to America on a ship. In 1886, the statue was the tallest iron structure ever built.
From the ground to the top, it measures 93 metres.

Lady Liberty holds a torch in one hand and a tablet in the other. On the tablet is the
date of America’s first Independence Day, July 4, 1776. A broken chain lies at her
feet. The statue is a symbol of freedom.
Approximately four million people visit the statue each year. The statue will be
celebrating its 130th birthday in October 2016.
1. The Statue of Liberty was built in the United States. T F
2. The Statue of Liberty is the tallest iron structure now. T F
3. The statue was brought to America in separate pieces. T F
4. The statue is an icon of freedom. T F
5. The Statue of Liberty is 130 years old. T F