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Sydney Opera House Tours
We offer three different tours of this iconic buildings.
The Essential Tour brings to life the story behind the design and construction of one of the world's most famous landmarks.Using interactive audiovisual technology, your guide will take you on a memorable journey inside the youngest building ever to be World Heritage listed.
Afterwards, why not stay around and eat at the Studio Café， with its modern Australian menu? You can both enjoy the best views in Sydney and claim a 20% reduction on the total cost of your meal.(Don't forget to show your ticket in order to claim your discount.)
Language: English, French, German
Takes place: Daily between 9 a．m. and 5 p．m.
Prices: Adult $35/ Online $29.75
Concessions：Australian seniors and pensioners; students and children of 16 and under $24.50
Prior bookings are not essential.
The Backstage Tour gives you backstage access to the Sydney Opera House.It is a unique opportunity to experience the reallife dramas behind the stage! You might even get to stand on the concert hall stage, take up a conductor's baton in the orchestra pit and imagine you are leading the performance.You will also get to see inside the stars' dressing rooms.
The tour concludes with a complimentary breakfast in the Green Room, the private dining area of performers past and present.
Takes place: Daily at 7 a．m.
Prices: $155.No concessions.
To purchase: Bookings are essential.Limited to 8 people per tour.
Online sales expire at 4：30 p．m. two days prior.
Notes: The tour includes up to 300 steps.Flat，rubbersoled shoes must be worn.For safety reasons, children of 12 years old and under are not permitted.
Opera High Tea consists of a tour where you will walk in the footsteps of worldclass singers, dancers and musicians, followed by fine food and music in the spectacular surroundings of the Bennelong Dining Room.What could be better than a treat of delicious light snacks and soft drinks followed by a live recital (独唱会) by a leading Australian singer? An unforgettable treat for young and old!
Takes place: Every second Wed., 2 p．m.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Prices: $145 per person
Book online or visit the Guided Tours Desk
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 17yearold 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.
【答案与解析】
1．C 细节理解题。根据关键句Opera High Tea consists of a tour where you will walk in the footsteps of worldclass singers, dancers and musicians, followed by fine food and music in the spectacular surroundings of the Bennelong Dining Room.可知，在Opera High Tea旅游者可以看到世界一流歌手、舞者和音乐家的表演，故选C项。
2．A 推理判断题。根据关键句Notes: The tour includes up to 300 steps.Flat, rubbersoled shoes must be worn.可知，必须穿扁平的橡胶底鞋，故可以推断出运动鞋是允许穿的。故选A项。
3．C 细节理解题。根据题干信息可知，夫妻二人和他们的孩子共三人，结合关键句Prices: Adult $35/ Online $29.75可知，票价为35×3＝105美元；由关键句You can both enjoy the best views in Sydney and claim a 20% reduction on the total cost of your meal.可知，饭菜总价减少20%，故饭菜价格是150×(1－20%)＝120，故总价为225美元，故C项正确。
