Read the sentence and say if it is try ore false
1) Canberra is the home of Australia’s government.
2) Sydney is the capital of Australia.
3) Sydney is the largest and the oldest city in Australia.
4) Canberra is a “cyclist’s paradise”.
5) Sydney Opera House is one of the greatest examples of 20th century.
30. 3. Complete the sentences:
- Australia was discovered in ______ by ________.
- The discoverer of Australia claimed it for ___________.
- The first settlers were ________________.
- People rushed to Australia because _________.
- Australia’s is located in __________ hemisphere.
- The hottest month in Australia is ________.
- About 70 per cent of the population live in the __________.
- ________ is the capital of Australia.
- The Olympic Games were held in Sydney in ___________.
- If in London it’s 8 a.m., in Sydney it is _______.
- People in Australia speak ________.
- Australia became independent in _____.
30. 4. What is wrong in the sentences?
- Australia is situated south of Asia between the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans.
- Canberra is the capital of Australia and the biggest city of Australia.
- Aborigines now comprise only 50 per cent of the population.
30. 5. Find the names of the territories on the map:
Western Australia, Northern Territory, South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales
30. 6. Translate the sentences into English – first read the Russian variant, then – the translation.
- Большая часть населения – англичане по происхождению.
- Английский – основной язык, на котором говорят австралийцы, но один из пяти австралийцев также говорит на итальянском, греческом, арабском, китайском или испанском.
- Средиземноморский климат, галереи, музеи, архитектура и парки привлекают туристов в Сидней.
30. 7. Answer the questions:
- What is the official name of the country?
- When was the Commonwealth of Australia formed?
- What kind of state is Australia?
- What is the capital of Australia?
- Who is the Head of State?
- Who is the Head of State?
- How many states and territories are there in Australia?
- What is the population of Australia?
- Which is the official language in Australia?
- What colour is the flag of Australia?
- Which are the national colours?
- What animals can be seen on Australia’s coat-of-arms?
- Which is the hottest month in Australia?
- What are the main ports in Australia?
- How long does kangaroo live?
- Can emu fly?
- What are Australian’s best-known animals?
- When is spring in Australia?
- What is the main occupation in Australia?
20.What does Koala eat?
30. 8. Do the crossword puzzle.
Across:
2. Tropical climate. Population 70 000. Capital of Nothern Territory.
4. Tropical climate makes this city a year-round vacation place.
5. An industrial city. Population about 1 million.
8. Australia’s oldest and largest city.
Down:
1. Capital of Australian island-state of Tasmania. Cold winters.
3. Capital of Australia. Hosted 1956.
6. 2nd largest city of Australia. Hosted 1956 Olympics.
7. It has one of the best climates in Australia. Capital of Western Australia.
Choose the right answer.
1. What is the capital of Australia?
a) Sydney;
b) Melbourne;
c) Canberra.
2. When did Europeans settle in Australia?
a) 1488;
b) 1788;
c) 1492;
d) 1901.
3. Which is/ are a popular Australian animal(s)?
a) Koala;
b) Kangaroo;
c) Emu;
d) All of the above
4. Which two animals can you see on the Australian coat of arms?
a) Kangaroo and Dingo;
b) Koala and Parrot;
c) Kangaroo and Emu.
5. Which city is Australia’s oldest and largest?
a) Sydney;
b) Melbourne;
c) Canberra.
6. Who are the Australian natives?
a) Eskimos; b)Aborigines; c)Indians.
7. Who discovered Australia?
a) Christopher Columbus;
b) Captain Cook;
c) Lewis and Clark.
8. Australia is not a (an)
a) Country;
b) Island;
c) City;
d) Continent.
9. Approximately how many nationalities live in Australia?
a) 200;
b) 20;
c) 75;
d) 5.
10. What is the official language in Australia?
a) French;
b) German;
c) English.
11. In which season do Australians celebrate Christmas?
a) Spring; b)Summer ; c)Autumn; d)Winter.
UNIT 31. CANADA