Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

Sydney _________ (6) one of the world's greatest cities. It is the cultural and financial heart of Australia. It is ___________ (7) for Sydney Opera House. It is located on Bennelong Point ___________ (8) Sydney Harbor. The opera house was completed in 1973 after 16 years of construction. A Danish architect named Jørn Utzon ____________ (9) the landmark. It was a very __________ (10) to create the building. The top of the opera house looks like sails from a boat or large shells.

Question 9:

A. design

B. designing

C. designed

D. designs

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

Sydney _________ (6) one of the world's greatest cities. It is the cultural and financial heart of Australia. It is ___________ (7) for Sydney Opera House. It is located on Bennelong Point ___________ (8) Sydney Harbor. The opera house was completed in 1973 after 16 years of construction. A Danish architect named Jørn Utzon ____________ (9) the landmark. It was a very __________ (10) to create the building. The top of the opera house looks like sails from a boat or large shells.

Question 10:

A. expensive

B. wonderful

C. talkative

D. intelligent

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

Sydney _________ (6) one of the world's greatest cities. It is the cultural and financial heart of Australia. It is ___________ (7) for Sydney Opera House. It is located on Bennelong Point ___________ (8) Sydney Harbor. The opera house was completed in 1973 after 16 years of construction. A Danish architect named Jørn Utzon ____________ (9) the landmark. It was a very __________ (10) to create the building. The top of the opera house looks like sails from a boat or large shells.

Question 6:

A. am

B. is

C. are

D. be

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

Sydney _________ (6) one of the world's greatest cities. It is the cultural and financial heart of Australia. It is ___________ (7) for Sydney Opera House. It is located on Bennelong Point ___________ (8) Sydney Harbor. The opera house was completed in 1973 after 16 years of construction. A Danish architect named Jørn Utzon ____________ (9) the landmark. It was a very __________ (10) to create the building. The top of the opera house looks like sails from a boat or large shells.

Question 7:

A. well-known

B. good-known

C. well-know

D. good-know

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

Sydney _________ (6) one of the world's greatest cities. It is the cultural and financial heart of Australia. It is ___________ (7) for Sydney Opera House. It is located on Bennelong Point ___________ (8) Sydney Harbor. The opera house was completed in 1973 after 16 years of construction. A Danish architect named Jørn Utzon ____________ (9) the landmark. It was a very __________ (10) to create the building. The top of the opera house looks like sails from a boat or large shells.

Question 8:

A. on

B. at

C. in

D. of

VI. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D for each of the gaps to complete the following text.

Sydney is the (41)______of the state New South Wales in Australia. It is the largest,

oldest, and perhaps the (42)______ beautiful city in Australia. Sydney has a population of 4.5 million. Its harbour is one of the largest in the world, and famous (43)_____ the Harbour Bridge and the Opera.. House. The streets in the city centre are narrow (44)______ many art galleries, restaurants, pubs, but the streets in Paddington are (45)____ and the houses are big.

41. A. home B. site C. capital D. village

42. A. more B. most C. less D. fewer

43. A. with B. for C. in D. at

44. A. on B. at C. to D. with

45. A. narrow B. short C. long D. wide

IV, Choose the best word from the box to complete the following paragraph (1,5 points)

There are many ways of spending free time (1)........................ Australia. Some people are (2)..............of skiing in Snowy Mountain or riding a surfboard in Queensland. Others love watching Kangaroos and Koalas in the wild (3)................. My sister says she only enjoys (4) Sydney from the skywalk. But I like going to Sydney Opera House (5),................., the great opera singers of the world can be heard. If you are bored with listening to opera singing, there will always be at least two (6)................., three other shows to suit your taste.

V. Reading the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers (1.0 point)

Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful 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 climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous; its beautiful harbor, Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and Sydney Opera House. It was opened in 1973.

1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?

A. South Pacific B. Sydney Harbor C. Britain D. Sydney

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney?

A. Sydney is not a favorite city for immigrants from overseas.

B. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

C. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.

D. Sydney is the busiest port in the South Pacific.

3. The word “overseas” in the second paragraph mostly mean..................................

A. in the country B. homeland C. abroad D. hometown.

4. The word “It” in the second paragraph refesr to ...............................

A. Sydney’s beautiful harbor B. Sydney

C. Sydney Harbor Bridge D. Sydney Opera House.

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

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2.Who designed the House

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3.When was it completed

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4.Is there a theatre for opera and ballet

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5.How many theatres are there in the Opera House

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