Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Athur 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 favourite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous:its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.

29. The first population of Sedney was ______.

A. 1624                              B. 770                                C. 3. 600. 000                    D. 2394

30. The things that make Sydney famous are ______.

A. the high buildings and exciting nightlife

B. brighter colours and exciting nightlife

C. Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House

D. warm climate and cool winter

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

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

B. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.

C. Sydney is not a favourite city for people from overseas to immigrate into.

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

32. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?

A. Sydney Opera House.                                               B. The History of Sydney.

C. Sydney beaches and harbors          D. An introduction of Sydney

Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Athur 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 favourite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous:its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened 

1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788

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

2. Which of the following should be title of the reading passage?

A. Sydney's Opera House

B. The history of Sydney

C. Sydney beaches and harbors 

D. An introduction of Syndey

3. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Syney?

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

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

C.Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia

D. Syney is the biggesr port in the Souih Pacific

4. How many beaches are there close to Sydne?

A. 11 beaches

B. over 20 beaches

C. nearly 20 beaches

D. 770 beaches

5. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?

A. 1788

B. 1973

C.1932

D. 1625

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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, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.

Ex 2: Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

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, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which 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 should be the title of the reading passage?

A. Sydney’s Opera House B. The history of Sydney

C. Sydney beaches and harbors D. An introduction of Sydney

3. 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 biggest port in the South Pacific.

4. How many beaches are there close to Sydney?

A. 11 beaches B. over 20 beaches

C.  nearly 20 beaches D. 770 beaches

5. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?

A. 1788 B. 1973 C. 1932 D. 1625

Task 2: Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each question below. 
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, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.
1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?
A. Britain                       B. Sydney Harbor                                       C. 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.

3.    Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?
A. Sydney’s Opera House
B. The history of Sydney
C. An introduction of Sydney

C. Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

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, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.

1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?

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

57. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?

A. Sydney‟s Opera House B. The history of Sydney

C. Sydneys beaches and harbors D. An introduction of 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 biggest port in the South Pacific.

3. How many beaches are there close to Sydney?

A. 11 beaches B. over 20 beaches

C. nearly 20 beaches D. 770 beaches

4. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?

A. 1788 B. 1973 C. 1932 D. 1625

II - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 31 - 35. (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, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.

1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?

...........................................................................................................................

2. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?

..........................................................................................................................

3.Is Sydey the most beautiful city in the world?

.....................................................................................................................

4.What makes Sydney well-known?

..................................................................................................................

5.What is the population of Sydney today?

.........................................................................................................................

Part 5: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to the questions .

     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, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.

28.   Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?

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

29.  Which is the best title of the passage?

A. Sydney’s Opera House

B. Sydney’s beaches and harbors

C. The history of Sydney

D. An introduction of Sydney

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

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

B. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.

C. Sydney is not a favorite city for overseas immigrants.

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

31.  How many beaches are there close to Sydney?

      A. 770                    B. 20                    C. 11                     D. more than 20

32.  When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?

     A. 1624                   B. 1932                C. 1973                 D. 1788

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.