The Eiffel Tower is one of the world's most famous sights. The 324-meter-tall iron tower, attracts millions of tourists to Paris every year, has been an iconic part of Paris' skyline for 133 years. However, it is showing its age. Engineers recently conducted a survey of the monument. They found that its metal was full of rust (锈) said it was in a poor state. They added that if its designer Gustave Eiffel was alive today and saw his (create), he would have a heart attack. Engineers said the tower needed many repairs. As matter of fact, a 2016 report on the tower stated there were 698 faults on the tower, which were serious enough to put the (tower) long-term future in doubt.
Construction of the Eiffel Tower started in January 1887 and it opened to the public on the 31st of March, 1889. It (build) to celebrate the 1889 World's Fair in Paris. The original plan was for the tower (take) down after 20 years. However, the French government changed its mind and (keep) it in place. The tower is (current) being repainted ahead of the 2024 Olympics. Engineers say (paint) the metal will not make the rust problem go away. They say the existing paint needs to be completely removed first.
