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Paragraph 1 Sydney is Australia’s oldest, largest, and liveliest state capital with a population of over 3,000,000. It General
is a colorful, modern city, but it has also a natural beauty with green parkland and perhaps the world’s description
most beautiful deep-water harbor.
Paragraph 2 As well as being famous for its modern buildings and roads, there are many places of historical Part 1
interest in Sydney. For example, Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair1, the area called the Rocks dating back to
the early nineteenth century2, and the attractive terrace houses of Paddington 3 are all close to the harbor
and the city center.
Paragraph 3 Sydney has many attractions which tourists can enjoy – surf beaches, a zoo, Koala Bear Park, and Part 2
an Opera House which is situated at the water’s edge. Some say that this is one of the most beautiful
examples of modern architecture in the world. For further entertainment there is a wide variety of
restaurants, theaters, nightclubs, sports, and social clubs

Paragraph 4 There is also a very efficient network of communications within the city public telephones, an Part 3
underground railway, buses, and taxis.

Paragraph 5 Sydney has a very pleasant, temperate climate. The average temperature in summer is 21.7C and in Part 4
winter 12.6C.

Paragraph 6 There are few places in the world where a visitor can find such a rich variety of natural and historical
beauty, entertainment, and culture. Ask any Sydneysider about his city, and he’ll say there’s no place
like it.
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Paris is the capital of France which is named after a group of people What is the main idea of paragraph 1?
called Parisii. It is also one of the most beautiful and famous cities in the What do the underlined words or phrases refer
world. Paris is called the City of Light. The city is also an international to?
fashion center. What stylish women are wearing in Paris will be worn by What is Paris called?
women all over the world. Paris is also famous for its world center of What are Paris famous for? (3 things)
education. For instance, it is the headquarters of UNESCO, the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
The Seine River, one of the famous landmarks in Paris, divides the city What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
into two parts. Thirty-two bridges cross this scenic river, and the oldest and What do the underlined words or phrases refer
perhaps the most well known one in Pont Neuf built in the sixteenth century. to?
Sorbonne, a famous university, is located on the left bank (south side) of the How many famous things are mention in this
river. The beautiful white church Sacre Coeur lies on the top of a hill called paragraph? What are they?
Montmartre on the right bank (north side) of the Seine. Where is Sorborne located?
There are many other famous places in Paris, such as the famous museum What is the main idea of paragraph 3? What do
the Louvre as well the cathedral of Notre Dame. However, the most famous the underlined words or phrases refer to?
landmark in this city must be the Eiffel Tower because of its grace and beauty. How many famous things are mention in this
The tower also becomes a great example of a modern architecture, and its paragraph? What are they?
design has been very inspiring and recreated around the world. What make Eiffle Tower famous around the
world?
Beautiful A.

Famous B.

Stylish C.

Wearing D.

For instance E.
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