Sydney Opera House, a major arts center , was built on the harbor of Sydney , Australia .It was designed by the Danish architect, John Utzon.The building was completed in 1973. Although called an opera house ,it contains a concert hall ,one theatre for opera and ballet ,and a smaller theatre for plays ,a recording hall and rehearsals rooms and cinemas. It is the home of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra , the Australian Ballet , and Australian Opera.

1.Where was Sydney Opera House built

=> It was built on the harbor of Sydney , Australia

2.Who designed the House

=> It was designed by the Danish architect, John Utzon

3.When was it completed

=> It was completed in 1973

4.Is there a theatre for opera and ballet

=> Yes, it is

5.How many theatres are there in the Opera House

=> There are 3 : Sydney Symphony Orchestra , the Australian Ballet , and Australian Opera.

Sydney Opera House, a major arts center , was built on the harbor of Sydney , Australia .It was designed by the Danish architect, John Utzon.The building was completed in 1973. Although called an opera house ,it contains a concert hall ,one theatre for opera and ballet ,and a smaller theatre for plays ,a recording hall and rehearsals rooms and cinemas. It is the home of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra , the Australian Ballet , and Australian Opera.

1.Where was Sydney Opera House built

- Sydney Opera House was built on the harbor of Sydney , Australia

2.Who designed the House

-They were Danish architect, John Utzon.

3.When was it completed

-In 1973

4.Is there a theatre for opera and ballet

- Yes,it is

5.How many theatres are there in the Opera House

-There are 5 theatres

Sydney Opera House, a major arts center , was built on the harbor of Sydney , Australia .It was designed by the Danish architect, John Utzon.The building was completed in 1973. Although called an opera house ,it contains a concert hall ,one theatre for opera and ballet ,and a smaller theatre for plays ,a recording hall and rehearsals rooms and cinemas. It is the home of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra , the Australian Ballet , and Australian Opera.

1.Where was Sydney Opera House built

- It was built on a harbor of Sydney, Australia.

2.Who designed the House

- John Utzon did.

3.When was it completed

- It was completed in 1973.

4.Is there a theatre for opera and ballet

- Yes, it is.

5.How many theatres are there in the Opera House

- There are five.

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2. The name Big Ben is often used __________ the tower, the clock and the bell in the tower.

A. describe                       B. describing                             C. to describe                            D. described

3. The Sydney Opera House was designed __________ a famous Australian architect

A. of                                B. by                                C. as                                D. for

4. The Nobel Prize __________ awarded annually for distinguished work in different fields.

A. is                                 B. are                                         C. will be                         D. was

5. Lily studies math __________ than Tom.

A. good                           B. best                                       C. well                                       D. better

6. There is a famous egg-shaped __________ in London.

A. build                           B. building                      C. builder                        D. built

7. Human will suffer if the environment is __________.

A. pollute                         B. pollution                     C. polluted                       D. pollutant

How long have you worked in this company? 

How many countries have you been to? 

How are all the buildings in Roma? 

What is the most famous tower in England? 

When did Gustave Eiffel design the Eiffel Tower?

How long have you worked for this company?

How many countries have you been to?

How are all the buildings in Roma?

Which is the most famous tower in ENgland?

When did Gustave Eiffel design the Eiffel tower?

Rewrite each of the following sentences. Keep the meaning the same.
1. My dream house will have a super smart TV in 10 years.
There ___will be a super smart __ in my dream house in 10 years.
2. Peter went to the National Botanical Garden last week.
Peter __visited the National Botanical Garden___ last week.
3. What will cars be like in the future ?
Do you know __how the cars be like in the future___ ?
4. This is the first time I visited Japan.
I have never ____visited Japan_ before.
5. Sydney Opera Housewas designed by a famous Australian architect.
A famous Australian architect __designed Sydney Opera House___.

Rewrite each of the following sentences. Keep the meaning the same.
1. My dream house will have a super smart TV in 10 years.
There ___will be a super smart TV__ in my dream house in 10 years.
2. Peter went to the National Botanical Garden last week.
Peter __went to the National Botanical Garden___ last week.
3. What will cars be like in the future ?
Do you know ___what will cars be like in the future__ ?
4. This is the first time I visited Japan.
I have never ___visited Japan__ before.
5. Sydney Opera House was designed by a famous Australian architect.
A famous Australian architect ___designed Sydney Australian House__.

/ Choose the correct word to complete the

Artists Opera largest whole completed Building

Sydney, the ____largest_____ city in Australia and the country’s cultural centre , is well-known for its performing arts center called the Sydney ___Opera______ House , one of the most famous modern _____ Building____ in the world. It was designed by Jorn Utzon, a Danish architect.

The construction began in 1956 and was ____ completed_____ in 1973. It is located on Sydney Harbour and not very far from the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. It has an eye-catching and distinctive shape. The ____whole____ house looks like a giant ship. It is now known as a masterpiece of modern architecture. World-class performances are regularly given in the Opera House by Australian _____Artists_____ .

II. Question :

1. Where in Sydney is the Sydney Opera House ?

It is located on Sydney Harbour

2. Did a Danish architect design the Sydney Opera House?

Yes , he did

3. When was it completed?

In 1973

4. What does the Sydney Opera House look like ?

It looks like a giant ship.

WRITING Use the given words to write a postcard to your parents telling about your trip

Đáp án: A

Giải thích: Thông tin: It is one of London's most famous landmarks.

Dịch: Đây là một trong những địa danh nổi tiếng nhất của London.

Bài tập 3. Đọc văn bản và trả lời các câu hỏi :

Sydney là thành phố thú vị nhất của Úc. Lịch sử của Úc bắt đầu từ đây. Năm 1788, thuyền trưởng Arthur Philips đến Sydney với 11 tàu và 1624 hành khách từ Anh (trong đó có 770 tù nhân). Ngày nay có khoảng 3,6 triệu người ở Sydney. Đây là thành phố lớn nhất ở Úc, cảng bận rộn nhất ở Nam Thái Bình Dương và là một trong những thành phố đẹp nhất trên thế giới. Ở Sydney, các tòa nhà cao hơn, màu sắc tươi sáng hơn và cuộc sống về đêm cũng sôi động hơn. Có hơn 20 bãi biển tuyệt vời gần Sydney và khí hậu ấm áp và mùa đông mát mẻ đã khiến nó trở thành thành phố yêu thích của những người nhập cư từ nước ngoài. Có ba điều làm nên sự nổi tiếng của Sydney: bến cảng xinh đẹp của nó, Cầu cảng Sydney, được xây dựng vào năm 1932 và Nhà hát Opera Sydney, được mở cửa vào năm 1973.

1. Thuyền trưởng Arthur đến đâu vào năm 1788?

-> Arthur Philips to Sydney .

2. Sydney có phải là thành phố lớn nhất ở Úc? 

->  yes , it is

3. Có bao nhiêu bãi biển gần Sydney? 

-> There are over 20 great beaches near Sydney

4. Dân số của Sydney ngày nay là bao nhiêu? 

->Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney

5. Cầu cảng Sydney được xây dựng khi nào?

-> Sydney Harbor Bridge, built in 1932

1.Captain Arthur arrived in Sydney in 1788.

2.Yes,it is

3.There are over 20 beaches close to Sydney.

4.The population of Sydney today is 3.6 million people.

5.The Sydney Harbor Bridge was built in 1932.

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