Writing a postcard to a pen friend about the town you like​

1. The successful Olympic Games were held in Sydney in 2000.

 2. Modern Aboriginal art recently has undergone a revival as Aboriginal artists have explored ways to both preserve their ancient values and share them with a wider community.

 3. I have been dreaming of going to Australia since my childhood when I read books about kangaroos.

 4. Canberra has been long perceived as the “fat cat” of Australian cities, a town of politicians and bureaucrats living off the hard work of their country folk.

 5. Australia's art festivals attract people from all over Australia to see mainstream and drama, dance, music and visual arts.

Such long bridges are seldom built).
Excuse me. The house (is being painted).
I can not give you articles now. They (are being translated).
Room 47 is not ready yet. It (is being cleaned).
John said they could not take photos. The camera (was being repaired).
When they arrived home the walls of the dining room (were being painted).
We could not get inside. The floors (were being washed).
Computer games (were not played) when I was your age.
Last summer this edition of the novel (was not sold).
When Mr Brown phoned, the article was still ( being translated).
When I lived in Germany, newspapers (were brought) to us early in the morning.
I entered the hotel at 8. Everybody was busy. Rooms (were being prepared) for the arriving guests.