Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The (19) __________ of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and in 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people
(20) _________ Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most (21 __________ cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm (22) __________ and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbour, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in1973.
19. A. history B. historicist C. historical D. historically
20. A. at B. on C. in D. of
21. A. beauty B. beautify C. beautification D. beautiful
22. A. weather B. climate C. air D. atmosphere
