Listening Comprehension - Shanghai Tower - LC013

Listen to the recording about Shanghai's new skyscraper. Complete the summar with words from the box. There are more words than you will need.






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The world's -largest skyscraper is opening in Shanghai. The 2,000 foot tall tower was built by architects and is an eye-catching addition to the city's skyline.

When climbing up the stairs to the top visitors are confronted with a huge box designed to stabilize the structure and the winds. From the top of Shanghai Tower you can see for miles in all , sometimes even as far as the sea.

In contrast to the form of the new skyscraper , most other buildings of the Chinese city are . The interior provides room for offices and has which are used as places, so that people don't have to leave the building.

The huge skyscraper will not make a lot of money for because space will not be out. For China, however,Shanghai Tower is symbol of the country's rise.