Answer Key
What do the following phrases mean?
- “At the height of an economic boom” was [the time when the economy reached its maximum]
- “I SALUTE the designers and professionals” means [“I highly appreciate their work”]
- “UNPRECEDENTED technical and logistical challenges” mean [nobody has faced such challenges before]
- “This great project DESERVES to carry the name of a great man” means [it should have the name]
- “The Burj Khalifa DWARFS the 508m Taipei 101” means [The Burj Khalifa is far taller than the Taipei 101]
Are the following sentences correct?
1. The Burj Khalifa has more than 150 floors.That is correct.
2. The Burj Khalifa is the second tallest building in the world.That is incorrect. Correct is: it's the tallest one.
3. The tower's spire can be seen 50 km away.That is incorrect. Correct is: It can be seen 95 km away.
4. Dubai's ruler renamed the tower after himself.That is incorrect. Correct is: He renamed it after the president of the United Arab Emirates.
5. There are high winds in Dubai.That is correct.