大阪府立大学英語講座 - Traveling with English

The Sydney Opera House is one of the most photographed and distinct architectural structures in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The concert hall has an organ with 10,000 pipes. The building is in the shape of a series of giant shells housing 5 theatres: the most seats being in the concert hall, then the opera theatre, next the drama theatre, the playhouse, and the smallest is the studio theatre. It's quite a dramatic spectacle to see and to enjoy the music of the spheres.

Niagara Falls is one of the great natural wonders of the world. It's truly amazing to see so much water that continues to flow over the falls. The water has traveled so many miles from mountains, rivers, lakes and will continue onward to the Atlantic Ocean. It is the biggest falls in North America with 110,000 cubic meters of water flowing over the crest line every minute. But for many people, Niagara Falls is known as a honeymoon destination with it's spectacular, colored, night lighting shining magically on the roaring water as it tumbles downward.

Many people think of London as a crowded, busy metropolis. Yet, if you walk along the Thames River you will discover a charm and peacefulness that will give you a hint as to why London has a long and rich history as a center of inspiration for poets, writers, inventors and artists.

The city of London is preparing for a grand world event - the Summer Olympics to be held in 2012. A couple of years ago there was a fierce competition with Paris, France as to which city would be chosen to host the Olympics. To the delight of the Londoners they won, but for the Parisians, it was an emotional blow! These days, there seems to be competition on every level of society. Sometimes it's better to go to the museum and enjoy art that uplifts the spirit, and joins people through beauty.