The London Eye is a big Ferris wheel in London, England. It is also called the Millennium Wheel. It is one of the most famous places to visit in London. The London Eye is next to the River Thames.

The London Eye opened on March 9, 2000. It was built to celebrate the year 2000. Many people worked hard to make the London Eye. It took seven years to build. Now, many people from all over the world visit the London Eye every year.

The London Eye is very big. It is 135 meters tall. That is about the same as 64 red London buses stacked on top of each other! It has 32 capsules. Each capsule can hold up to 25 people. The capsules are made of glass, so people can see the city of London from high up. A ride on the London Eye takes about 30 minutes. From the top, you can see many famous places in London, like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Buckingham Palace.

The London Eye is a fun and exciting way to see London. Many people take pictures from the London Eye because the view is amazing. If you visit London, you should try to ride the London Eye. It is an experience you will never forget!

Note: The London Eye is a popular paid tourist attraction, with more than 3.75 million visitors each year.

Questions about the London Eye:

1. Where is the London Eye located?

a) Parisb) New York

c) Londond) Tokyo

2. When did the London Eye open?

a) 1990b) 2000

c) 2010d) 2020

Answer: b) 2000

3. How tall is the London Eye?

a) 100 metersb) 120 meters

c) 135 metersd) 150 meters

4. How many capsules are on the London Eye?

a) 10b) 20

c) 32d) 40

5. How long does a ride on the London Eye take?

a) 10 minutesb) 20 minutes

c) 30 minutesd) 40 minutes

6. What can you see from the top of the London Eye?

a) The Eiffel Tower

b) The Statue of Liberty

c) Big Ben

d) The Great Wall of China