2021年6月英语四级真题及答案2021年12月英语四级阅读考试训练及答案31.doc

2021年6月英语四级真题及答案 2021年12月英语四级阅读考试训练及答案31 Studying in Sydney, AustraliaAustraliaAttractive to International StudentsAustralia has been a popular choice for thousands of international students over many years.Australias universities and colleges have become increasingly recognized overseas for their e_ceptionally high standard.In addition, Australia is conveniently close to South-East Asia (Jakarta, the capital of Australias closest Asian neighbor, Indonesia, is only 5506 kilometers from Sydney.) Revised entry procedures for overseas students have made it possible for an increasing number to study in Australia.Sydney the largest Australian city, is the principle port of call for international airlines with services operating to Australia.Sydney - Location and HistoryNamed after an e_-Governor of New South Wales, Sydney is the States capital city.Located on the south-east coast of Australia in the temperate zone, it enjoys a mild climate, averaging 14.5 hours of sunshine per day in summer and 10.25 hours in winter.It is also the largest, oldest and perhaps most beautifully situated city in Australia.First established by the British as a convict settlement in 1788, it is a modern cosmopolitan city that has developed into one of the nations major industrial, business, and manufacturing centre.考试大论坛The Harbour and Surrounding SuburbsSydney is home to nearly 4.4 million people (as of 1997).The suburbs reach out from the city centre and harbor some 55 km to the north, 35km to the west and 30 km to the south, creating a metropolitan area of about 3000 square kilometers.The 57 square kilometer harbor is one of the largest in the world, and famous for the unmistakable 134 meter high arch of the Harbor Bridge and the graceful sails of the Opera House.It is a busy waterway with ferries, freighters and pleasure craft.Residential Inner City SuburbsNot far from the city centre are the attractive old residential suburbs of Balmain, Glebe, and Paddington, where many people live in smart terraced houses.Art galleries, pubs, and restaurants abound in the cosy streets that tend to be quite narrow, whereas the suburbs surrounding the citys colleges and universities consist mainly of family homes and multi-unit blocks and ideal situation for students looking for a homestay, or to rent.Sydneys newer suburbs now have a large multicultural population, and local shopping centres reflect the influences of many cultures.The Cultural ClimateSydney is home to the State Art Gallery of New South Wales, the State Conservatorium of Music, the Australian Opera, the Sydney Dance Company, and the Australian Ballet.The world-class Sydney Symphony Orchestra offers superb classical music all year round.Local theatre is innovative and well-supported, and large-scale overseas productions tour regularly.Entertainment for Young and OldAs well as scores of cinemas and theatres throughout the city and suburbs, there are numerous clubs which appeal to people of all ages, and cater for all tastes.Pubs are the venue for smaller modern bands, while the big-name popular music artists, both local and international, attract capacity audiences at the huge Entertainment Centre in the heart of the city.第 4 页 共 4 页