Focus on Australia

Watch the video and answer the following questions

Section 1

1. When did the first Japanese come to Australia?
2. What jobs did they do?
3. Were Japan and Australia friends in the 1940s? Why/Why not?

Section 2

4. When did the British colonize Australia?
5. Who was living in Australia when the British arrived?

Section 3

6. Do you know the meaning of the Australian flag? Which country's flag is in the top left corner? What do the stars represent? Do you like the design?



Section 4

7. What does Australia buy (import) from other countries?
8. What does Australia sell (export) to other countries?
9. What Australian products have you bought or consumed?

Section 5

10. What is the largest state or territory in Australia by area?
11. What is the largest state or territory in Australia by population?
12. Which state or territory capital has the largest population?
13. Which state or territory capital has the smallest population?
14. Name 6 Australian cities.

Section 6

15. Which is the wettest city in Australia?
16. Which is the driest city in Australia?
17. Which is the coolest city in Australia?
18. Which is the hottest city in Australia?

Australian Bureau of Statistics

Australian Bureau of Meteorology

Section 7

19. What is the total number of students in Australia? (2001 figures)
20. What is the total number of schools in Australia? (2001 figures)
21. What is the total number of teachers in Australia? (2001 figures)

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Australian Bureau of Statistics

Section 8

22. What leisure activities are popular in Australia?
23. "The Ashes" is the name of the cricket series between England and Australia. Who holds the Ashes?
24. The 2000 Olympics were held in which Australian city?
25. How many teams are there in Australia's A-League soccer competition?

The Ashes


The 2000 Olympics

Australian A-League Soccer