Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrases that best fits of each of the numberred blanks.

The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips (16) __________ in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people ( 17)_______ Sydney. It is the (18)_______ city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings (19)_____higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife in more exciting.

There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have (20) ______it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous; its beautiful harbor, Sydney Harbor Bridge which was built in 1932 and Sydney Opera House. It was opened in 1973

16. A. arrive B. arrival C. arriving D. arrived

17. A. on B. in C. at D. with

18. A. bigger B. biggest C. more big D. most biggest

19. A. is B. was C. are D. be

20.A. made B. make C. making D. to make