2. a) Look at the title of the text. What do you expect to read? Listen, read and check. b) Read the statements and choose (R) Right, (W) Wrong and (DS) Doesn't Say. 1 The Empire State Building is one of the tallest buildings in America. 2 Lots of people work inside the Empire State Building. 3 You can get to the top of the Empire State Building in 45 seconds. 4 The lights on the top floors of the Empire State Building change colours many times a day.

2. Based on the title "Building Big" and the images provided, one might expect to read about famous large buildings, their history, and significance. After reading the text:

• 1. (R) The Empire State Building is one of the tallest buildings in America.
• 2. (R) Lots of people work inside the Empire State Building.
• 3. (R) You can get to the top of the Empire State Building in 45 seconds.
• 4. (R) The lights on the top floors of the Empire State Building change colours many times a day.