Touring the Nation's Capital
by H. Torres
Washington, D.C., is a place laden with American history. To see most of the major sights, visitors should plan to stay for three to four days. The many sights provide tourists with an array of activities.
Washington Monument
Planning and construction of the Washington Monument took almost 100 years. After President George Washington's death, ideas for a monument dedicated to the first president were discussed. Construction began in 1848 and finished in 1884. Builders used granite, marble, and sandstone to erect the site. This towering obelisk stands over 555 feet high.
Ford's Theater
The famous theater where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated is toured by many people each year. It was used as a warehouse and for office space for many years. During the 1960s, it was reopened as a theater. To celebrate Lincoln's 200th birthday, Ford's theater was reopened in February 2009 after being closed for several years for renovation. A museum is housed under the theater with artifacts relating to the Lincoln assassination. Tourists can also travel across the street to the Petersen House, where Lincoln passed away the day after the fatal shooting.
Lincoln Memorial
Located in the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial is a monument to honor Abraham Lincoln. It was the setting for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech. This masterpiece resembles a Greek temple. Construction on this building took about eight years. A statue of a seated statue of Lincoln towers prominently inside the memorial. The Lincoln Memorial is depicted on the back of the U.S. penny and the U.S. five dollar bill.
White House
Today, tourists can visit one of the most famous homes in American history. The presidential home boasts 132 rooms and 35 bathrooms. George Washington was the only president who did not live there, although he chose the location for the property. The White house has six floors. The public has access to the first floor. The president and his family reside on the second and third floors. Public tours may be arranged up to six months in advance through a congressional member. Other sights around Washington, D.C., include the Smithsonian Institution, Jefferson Memorial, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Library of Congress, Capitol Building, and National Archives. With so many places to visit, deciding which Washington, D.C., landmark to visit first is no easy task. However, soaking in all the history the capital has to offer will be enjoyable.
Zoey wants to include a paraphrase of the first three sentences from the passage above. Which of the following should she use to paraphrase this material correctly?
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Visitors can tour most of the sights in Washington, D.C., in three to four days to absorb as much American history as possible (Touring the Nation's Capital).
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Because there are so many American landmarks to see in Washington, D.C., travelers should allow three to four days for absorbing the various historical points of interest (Torres 24).
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Tourists will have plenty to do in Washington, D.C., if they allow about three to four days for seeing most of the sights (24).
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The numerous activities and landmarks around Washington, D.C., will give visitors plenty to do as they absorb so much American history during their stay (Torres).