B. Choose the words from the box below to fill the gaps. (4pts)
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous (1) _________ buildings in the world. Officially opened in (2) _________, its eye-catching and (3) ________ shape was the dream of a Danish (4) ________, called Utzon. Unfortunately, his design for the (5) _________ could not be completed for financial reasons. Nonetheless, the building was finally ready after (6) _________ years of (7) ________ and argument, and is now (8) ________ as a (9) ________ of modern architecture. World-class performances are regularly given in the Opera House by Australian (10) ________ from the worlds of opera, ballet and theatre.
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B. Choose the words from the box below to fill the gaps. (4pts)
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous (1) modern buildings in the world. Officially opened in (2) , its eye-catching and (3) distinctive shape was the dream of a Danish (4) architect , called Utzon. Unfortunately, his design for the (5) architecture could not be completed for financial reasons. Nonetheless, the building was finally ready after (6) 14 years of (7) controversy and argument, and is now (8) acclaimed as a (9) masterpiece of modern architecture. World-class performances are regularly given in the Opera House by Australian (10) artists from the worlds of opera, ballet and theatre.