He was a man of catholic tastes, a lover of grand opera, history, and the fine arts.

他是一个兴趣广泛的人，爱好大歌剧、历史和美术。

I would rather sing grand opera than listen to it.

我情愿自己唱大歌剧也不要去听它。

While climbing this autumn activities of the grand opera!

爬山时这次秋游活动中的重头戏！

Sing along with grand opera. Make peculiar-looking objects out of clay.

一起唱大歌剧，使粘土奇形怪状的对象。

Why, yes, didn't you know that? Why, he's manager of the Grand Opera House.

当然是真的。你还不知道？他是大歌剧院经理。