16.Do you know the Sydney Opera House?If you go to Australia,you can't miss this famous building.
The Sydney Opera House is on Sydney Harbor.It is one of Sydney's most,popular sights.JornUtzon,a man from Denmark designed it.It was opened to the public in 1973.It is about 185meters long and about 120meters wide.It includes five main parts.The Concert Hall,one of the five parts,has 2,679seats,and is used for giving large concerts.And other part are used for performances.
There are about 3,000performances in the Sydney Opera House each year.And about 2million people watch them.People can watch operas,films,and listen to music in the Sydney Opera House.There are about 1,000rooms in it.
If you want to watch the operas,you need to buy tickets.Read the following form and will know the prices.
From Monday toFriday: 54for adults 27for children under18On Saturday and Sunday: 60for adults 30for children under 18 |
41.When was theSydneyOpera House openedtothe public?A
A.In 1973
B.in 1956
C.in 1959
D.in 1983
42.how many seats does the Concert Hall have?D
A.2,000
B.more than3,000
C.a(chǎn)bout3,500
D.2,679
43.Betty is ten years old and she wants to watch the opera with her parents on Saturday.How much will they pay?B
A.35
B.150
C.165
D.180
44.Which of the following is not true about the Sydney Opera House?B
A.It is about 185meters long
B.it was designed by an Australian man
C.there are about 1,000rooms in it.
D.it is on Sydney Harbor.
45.What is the best title for thepassage?A
A.The Sydney OperaHouse
B.Australia:a beautiful country
C.Jorn Utzon:a greatman
D.The places of interest in Australia.