Landmark structures that were built to stand the test of time were usually carefully protected over the years, allowing them to appear close to the same as they were constructed. However, many famous landmarks no longer look the same.
The Golden Gate Bridge is one of America's most famous landmarks and it's a wonder of modern bridge engineering. Chicago engineer Joseph Strauss designed the structure that took more than four years to complete.Then, the Golden Gate Bridge had the longest suspended bridge span (跨度) in the world.
In the city that never sleeps, Times Square is a busy collection of Broadway theaters, cinemas, restaurants and electronic billboards. Over the past century, Times Square has undergone numerous adjustments, including a difficult period after the Great Depression. However, it has survived and is a popular tourist destination today.
The stone structure sits near the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt and depicts a mythical creature with a human head and the body of a lion. Although the precise age is not known, the colorless sculpture shows the impact that centuries of desert weather has made on the majestic (雄伟的) figure. . The name, initially called Long Acre Square, was changed in 1905.
A. The Great Sphinx is the largest and most famous statue in the world.
B. The recent discovery shows it was more colorful in its original days.
C. They have changed significantly.
D. It was widely praised and finally became a symbol of freedom.
E. Besides, it was open to traffic on May 27, 1937.
F. However, it cracked and had to be removed.
