According to the text which two of the following statements are wrong? Find them.

a. Sydney’s environmental wealth is an accident.

b. The area of Sydney is one of the largest city areas in the world.

c. Sydney’s parks give Sydneysiders a chance to relax and enjoy themselves.

d. Since the creation of RNP the number of Sydney’s parks and reserves has remained the same.

e. There is a large network of parks in NSW.

29.5. Match the words and expressions from the text with their definitions:

The population of a city or a town To occupy a territory Situated at some distance from a place A number of objects situated in a certain way and connected with each other Nature reserves protected by the government An area where the natural habitat is preserved A rich variety of plant and animal species Groups of volunteers who aim at preserving the environment A resident of Sydney Rare things inherited from the times when Australia was a British colony To feel the atmosphere

to get into the spirit relics residents a network protected bush land to cover wilderness area environmental wealth natural diversity distant a Sydneysider conservation groups

UNIT 30. ЗАДАНИЯ ПО ТЕМЕ «АВСТРАЛИЯ»

Put the missing letters.

Abro_d,,       Abor_g_ne,       K_ngaro_,      N_tive,       Harb_ _r

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.

Complete the sentences:

1. Australia was discovered in ______ by ________.
2. The discoverer of Australia claimed it for ___________.
3. The first settlers were ________________.
4. People rushed to Australia because _________.
5. Australia’s is located in __________ hemisphere.
6. The hottest month in Australia is ________.
7. About 70 per cent of the population live in the __________.
8. ________ is the capital of Australia.
9. The Olympic Games were held in Sydney in ___________.
10. If in London it’s 8 a.m., in Sydney it is _______.
11. People in Australia speak ________.
12. Australia became independent in _____.

 

What is wrong in the sentences?

1. Australia is situated south of Asia between the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans.
2. Canberra is the capital of Australia and the biggest city of Australia.
3. 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

Translate the sentences into English – first read the Russian variant, then – the translation.

1. Большая часть населения – англичане по происхождению.
2. Английский – основной язык, на котором говорят австралийцы, но один из пяти австралийцев также говорит на итальянском, греческом, арабском, китайском или испанском.
3. Средиземноморский климат, галереи, музеи, архитектура и парки привлекают туристов в Сидней.

Answer the questions:

1. What is the official name of the country?  
2. When was the Commonwealth of Australia formed?
3. What kind of state is Australia?
4. What is the capital of Australia?
5. Who is the Head of State?
6. Who is the Head of State?
7. How many states and territories are there in Australia?
8. What is the population of Australia?
9. Which is the official language in Australia?
10. What colour is the flag of Australia?
11. Which are the national colours?
12. What animals can be seen on Australia’s coat-of-arms?
13. Which is the hottest month in Australia?
14. What are the main ports in Australia?
15. How long does kangaroo live?
16. Can emu fly?  
17. What are Australian’s best-known animals?
18. When is spring in Australia?
19. 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.

  30. 9. 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

Read and translate the text

Canada is an independent federative state. It is one of the most developed countries. Canada consists of ten provinces and two territories. It is situated on the North American continent. In size Canada is the second in the world after Russia. Its area is almost 10 million km2.

The capital of Canada is Ottawa, which is situated on the bank of the Ottawa River. It is famous for its beautiful parks. It is also known as the city of bridges.

Canada is very rich in forest, minerals and fur­bearing animals. It holds the first place in the world in the amount of  forests. It is rich in the following natural resources: non­ferrous metals, uranium, oil, natural gas, coal.

Canadian industries produce cars, airliners, locomotives, sea vessels, snow removal machines, and agricultural equipment. The most developed industries are timber, mining, chemical, meat and milk and food industries. Canada grows wheat, barley, flax, potatoes, vegetables and fruit. Fishing is also one of the  prosperous industries.

Official languages of Canada are English and French. Nearly 60 per cent of the population speaks English and 27 per cent speaks French. The rest speaks other languages, such as Eskimo, Indian, German, Russian  and  Italian.

Canada is a founding member of the United Nations. It has been active in a number of major UN agencies.

31.2. Answer the questions:

1. What kind of country is Canada?

2. What is the capital of Canada?

3. What are the main industries in Canada?

4. What are the official languages of Canada?

5. What place does Canada hold in the world in the amount of forests?