2. b) Read the statements and choose T (true), F (false) or DS (doesn't say).

Analysis of Statements:

1. The Empire State Building is one of the tallest buildings in America.
   T (The text states: "The Empire State Building is one of the tallest buildings in New York.")
2. Lots of people work inside the Empire State Building.
   DS (The text mentions "The ESB is one of the largest office spaces in the world", implying people work there, but does not quantify "lots of people" or directly state it.)
3. You can get to the top of the Empire State Building in 45 seconds.
   T (The text states: "The fastest of these travel from the ground to the 80th floor in only 45 seconds!")
4. The lights on the top floors of the Empire State Building change colours many times a day.
   DS (The text says: "These change colours every day. Depending on the occasion, the building can be white, green, blue, purple, red or orange!" It does not specify "many times a day" or a frequency beyond "every day".)

Answer: 1-T, 2-DS, 3-T, 4-DS