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The 829.8 m high Burj Khalifa is a supertall skyscraper
in Dubai, UAE. It is the tallest structure ever built by
humans. This grand 120-storeyed structure also sets a

world record with the maximum number of floors. It is
also called Burj Dubai for being the tallest building in

United Arab Emirates.

At 509.2 m, Taipei 101 Tower in Taiwan is one of the
world’s tallest supertall skyscrapers. The fireworks

from the building on New Year's Eve is a spectacular
event watched on the TV by people from all over the
world.

Choose the words from the Clue Corner to write the
names of these buildings.

1. This famous building is a prominent part of the city scape
of New York City, the City of Skyscrapers.
_________________________

2. This historical tower built during the medieval period in
Delhi, is also the world’s tallest brick minaret.

______________

3. These twin towers were destroyed in the terrorist attacks of
11 September, 2001. _________________________

4. This spectacular building is a
hotel in Dubai. This Corner

_________________________ The Statue of Unity is a colossal
statue of Indian statesman and
Clue Corner independence activist Sardar

Vallabhbhai Patel. It is the
a) World Trade Center b) Burj Al Arab
world’s tallest statue with a
c) Qutub Minar d) Empire State Building
height of 182 metres.

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