The Sydney Opera house , which ________ almos...

The Sydney Opera house , which ________ almost 900 rooms and halls of different sizes, is our first stop in Australia.

A makes up        B. consists of       C. connects with        D. combines with

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The Sydney Opera House has a very interesting history. 1. all started in the 1940s, when the Sydney Symphony Orchestra had nowhere to play. The orchestra’s conductor, Eugene Goossens, asked the Australian government to think about building a place and the government 2. (final) agreed to build an opera house in 1954.

The government held an 3. (nation) competition to find a design for the opera house. Many of the 233 designers from around the world 4. entered the competition were famous, but the design of an unknown Danish architect 5. (name) Jorn Utzom was chosen as the 6. (win).

While drawing up the plans, Utzon remembered the temples he 7. (see) in Mexico before and used them as his inspiration for the base 8. the opera house in Sydney The building of the opera house began in 1958, but Utzon had still not finished his plans He did not like his first plan as the concrete roof shells did not work. His new idea was 9. (make) the shell shapes on the roof into the shape of a ball. That way, the same ball mould (模型) could be used for several roof 10. (part). In 1962, the government agreed to the new ball roof idea. The building was completed and in November 1973, the Sydney Opera Hope was opened by Queen Elizabeth II.

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A big dust storm covered Sydney for hours, ______ the Sydney Opera House invisible．

A．made                                                  B．making

C．make                                                  D．to make

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Among all the tourist attractions in Sydney. the magnificent Opera House is the shining star. On the edge of Bennelong Point, a tongue of land sticking out into Sydney Harbor, this UNESCO World Heritage Site consists of a complex of roofs shaped like huge shells or billowing sails that mix beautifully with its waterfront location.

Today visitors can admire the great beauty of the building. Much more than an opera house, the structure encompasses(包含) theaters, studios, a concert hall, rehearsal, and reception rooms, restaurants, and a spectacular open-air forecourt overlooking the harbor and city. American architect Louis Kahn once said, "The sun did not know how beautiful its light was, until it was reflected off this building.”

Tips and Tactics

Book seats for productions well in advance. Performances commence promptly so visitors should allow enough time to access the building, collect tickets, and stow cloaks, large bags, and jackets.

Consider enjoying a meal in one of the restaurants to enjoy the stunning harbor views. One of the best sites to photograph the Opera House is Mrs. Macquarie's Chair in the Royal Botanic Gardens or from the water aboard a harbor cruise.

Getting to the Sydney Opera House

Visitors can catch a Sydney Bus, travel by City Rail, or hop aboard a Sydney Ferry to Circular Quay, which is a 5 to 7 minute walk from the Sydney Opera House.

A free shuttle bus for elderly and mobility-challenged patrons (顾客)runs between Circular Quay near Stand E (under the Cahill Expressway) and the Vehicle Concourse.

Bike parking is available under the Sydney Opera House Monumental Steps. Wilson's Sydney Opera House Car Park is located at 2 Macquarie St, with vehicle access next to the Sydney Opera House Forecourt.

Admission: Ticket prices vary from attraction to attraction.

Location: Bennelong Point, Sydney.

1.Which of the characteristics of Sydney Opera House might attract visitors most?

A. Its historical context. B. Its unique architecture

C. Its waterfront location D. Its superb harbor views

2.If you are a visitor to Sydney Opera House, you can ______.

A. take a ferry directly to Sydney Opera House,

B. ride a free shuttle bus without any restrictions,

C. take an equally good photo from any angle,

D. drive a car to 2 Macquarie St and park there.

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The Danish (丹麦) architect of the iconic Sydney Opera House, Jorn Utzon, has died at the age of 90, after suffering a heart attack.

Mr. Utzon, an award-winning architect, put "Denmark on the world map with his great talent," said Danish Culture Minister Carina Christensen. Having won a competition in 1957 to design the building, he left the project before it opened in 1973. Mr. Utzon never visited the completed landmark, after disputes about costs. He had quarreled with the Australian client and the costs overran by 1,000%. Even decades later, he declined invitations to return to Australia, but did design, with his son, a new wing which opened in 2006. In 1998 he said, "It's part of education–I can't be bitter about anything in life."

Most of the interior（内部）of the opera house was not completed according to his plans after government-appointed architects took over the job.

The Sydney Opera House planned to dim the lights on the sail-shaped roof on Sunday to mark Mr. Utzon's death.

The chairman of Sydney Opera House Trust, Kim Williams, said, "Jorn Utzon was an architectural and creative genius who gave Australia and the world a great gift. Sydney Opera House is core to our national cultural identity and a source of great pride to all Australians. It has become the most globally recognized symbol of our country."

Mr. Utzon also designed the National Assembly of Kuwait and several prominent buildings in Denmark.

Danish Minister of Culture Carina Christensen paid tribute to him, saying, "Jorn Utzon will be remembered as one of the Danes who in the 20th century put Denmark on the world map with his great talent."

Mr. Utzon won several international awards, including the Alvar Aalto Medal for architecture and France's Legion of Honour.

In 2003 he won the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize for his design of the opera house.

1. Which of the following is true about Mr. Jorn Utzon?

A．He was born in Demark and worked in Australia.

B．He left Australia before his design was completed.

C．He refused to go back to visit the Opera House all his life.

D．He disagreed with the government client on the building materials.

2.From the above passage we may NOT know ______.

A．what Mr. Utzon has contributed to the world

B．the exact time of Mr. Utzon’s birth and death

C．whether he had a family or not

D．when Opera House was completed

3. What did the Opera House plan to do to mark its designer’s death?

A．A memorial party would be held on Sunday.

B．Another award would be given out to Mr. Utzon’s son.

C．The lights on the roof of Opera House would become less bright.

D．Another wing would be designed to remember Mr. Utzon.

4. The most proper title of the above passage might be ______.

A．Sydney Opera House architect dies

B．Life of Mr. Utzon, a Great architect

C．Designer and builder of Opera House

D．Awards of the Opera House Architect

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1.A traveler will enjoy a performance if he chooses ________.

A. the Essential Tour　　 B. the Backstage Tour

C. Opera High Tea　　 D. any of the tours

2.Joining the Backstage Tour, a traveler ________.

A. is allowed to wear sneakers when standing on the stage

B. will have an opportunity to be the conductor of the orchestra

C. can take his big family of 8 members to free breakfast

D. can buy the discount ticket the day before the tour

3.If a couple who travelled with their 17-year-old son joined the Essential Tour and had a meal of $150 there, what would the lowest cost be if paid in cash?

A. $203.25.　　 B. $214.5.

C. $225.　　 D. 239.25.

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— Have you ever visited the Opera House?

—Yes．When I was in Sydney, I ______ it twice．

A．have visited B．had visited  C． visited     D．would visit

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．— Have you ever visited the Opera House?

—Yes．When I was in Sydney, I ______ it twice．

A．have visited     B．visited     C．had visited       D．would visit

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— Have you ever visited the Opera House?

—Yes．When I was in Sydney, I ______ it twice．

A．have visited     B．visited    C．had visited      D．would visit

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China won 100 medals in the Beijing Olympic Games, which are almost ______ those of the Sydney Olympic Games.

A. twice as many as                   B. as many as twice

C. as much as twice                   D. twice as much as

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