THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE (summary)

The Sydney Opera House is situated in Sydney Harbour, Australia, close to Sydney Harbour Bridge. The construction started in 1959 and was completed in 1973, when it was inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth. It was expected to cost $7million, but finally it cost $102 million. It is recognizable for its roof shells; in this building there are five theatres, five rehearsal studios, two main halls, four restaurants, six bars and several shops.

LESSON 26/03

LISTENING
Some advices for the test in Cambridge exams.

SKILLS:
gist - general meanings
specific info /detail / identify
attitude / feeling /opinion

TASKS:
gap fill
multiple choice
matching

TEXTS:
dialogues - phone conversation / meeting / interview
monologues - talk / presentation
announcements
short extracts / long extracts


NEW VOCABULARY
harassment = bullismo
shop lifting = svaligiare / rubare in un negozio
unemployed = disoccupato