Answer the following questions
1. Where is the Warner Bros. studios?
2. What time is the parade down main street every day?
3. What is the number one tourist destination in Australia?
4. How many people visit every year?
5. How long is it?
6. How much is a ride on a speed-boat?
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Homestay 2 - Student Role
Student: Let me just check my schedule. The lessons finish at 4pm so I should be home by 5.30pm. I want to do some shopping on my way home.
Student: Yes, that sounds great. I really like Italian food.
Student: Yes, I think so, I just get the number 45 bus from outside the south entrance of the university campus.
Student: Bye, bye
Student: Yes, that sounds great. I really like Italian food.
Student: Yes, I think so, I just get the number 45 bus from outside the south entrance of the university campus.
Student: Bye, bye
Homestay 2 - Parent Role
Parent: ................ (name), what time will you be back from the uni today?
Parent: Okay, what do you want for dinner tonight? I thought about having spaghetti and a salad. Is that okay with you?
Parent: Do you remember how to get back to the house? If you have any problems, just call me at .................... (number).
Parent: Bye
Parent: Okay, what do you want for dinner tonight? I thought about having spaghetti and a salad. Is that okay with you?
Parent: Do you remember how to get back to the house? If you have any problems, just call me at .................... (number).
Parent: Bye
Australia Search
Look at the following websites relating to Australia and answer the questions.
1. http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
is the time now in Australia? How many hours ahead or behind is Brisbane time from Japan.
2. abc.net.au/
What is the main news in Australia?
3. What is the weather in Brisbane like now?
4. What is the weather like in Cairns?
5. www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/
What is on TV tonight at 9.25pm?
6. What sort of program is it?
7. www.xe.com/ucc/
How many Yen is one Australian dollar?
8. www.theaustralian.news.com.au/
How much does the newspaper The Australian cost for 10 weeks?
9. top40-charts.com/
What song is top of the Australian pop charts.
1. http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
is the time now in Australia? How many hours ahead or behind is Brisbane time from Japan.
2. abc.net.au/
What is the main news in Australia?
3. What is the weather in Brisbane like now?
4. What is the weather like in Cairns?
5. www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/
What is on TV tonight at 9.25pm?
6. What sort of program is it?
7. www.xe.com/ucc/
How many Yen is one Australian dollar?
8. www.theaustralian.news.com.au/
How much does the newspaper The Australian cost for 10 weeks?
9. top40-charts.com/
What song is top of the Australian pop charts.
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Australia Quiz 2
Famous Australians
Famous Australians
Who are the following famous Australians? Match the name to the image.
a) Shane Warne, cricketer
b) Mel Gibson, actor
c) Kylie Minouge, singer
d) Nicole Kidman, actress
e) Thomas Keneally, writer
f) John Howard, politician
g) Cathy Freeman, athlete
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Who are the following famous Australians? Match the name to the image.
a) Shane Warne, cricketer
b) Mel Gibson, actor
c) Kylie Minouge, singer
d) Nicole Kidman, actress
e) Thomas Keneally, writer
f) John Howard, politician
g) Cathy Freeman, athlete
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Australia Video 3
Watch the video and answer the following questions
The Blue Mountains
1. How far away are the Blue Mountains from Sydney?
2. What causes the "mist" in the Blue Mountains?
Darling Harbour
1. When was Darling Harbour converted to a sightseeing area?
2. Which beer is Australia's leading beer?
Gledswood Homestead
1. Who built the buildings at Gledswood Homestead?
2. How long does it take a professional to shear a sheep?
3. What activities can you take part in at Gledswood?
4. What did the Aborigines use the boomerang for?
The Blue Mountains
1. How far away are the Blue Mountains from Sydney?
2. What causes the "mist" in the Blue Mountains?
Darling Harbour
1. When was Darling Harbour converted to a sightseeing area?
2. Which beer is Australia's leading beer?
Gledswood Homestead
1. Who built the buildings at Gledswood Homestead?
2. How long does it take a professional to shear a sheep?
3. What activities can you take part in at Gledswood?
4. What did the Aborigines use the boomerang for?
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Homestay - Parent Role
Read your part of the dialogue with your partner and fill in the blanks on a sheet of paper. You play the role of the "parent".
Host Parent: Welcome to our home, (name) .
Student:
Host Parent: I hope you like barbecued steak. We’re having it for dinner.
Student:
Host Parent: We’ll be eating in the dining room at about 6..
Student:
Host Parent: No, everything’s already prepared. Would you like to see the room you’ll be sleeping in?
Student:
Host Parent: Here it is. I hope you enjoy your stay with us.
Student:
Host Parent: Welcome to our home, (name) .
Student:
Host Parent: I hope you like barbecued steak. We’re having it for dinner.
Student:
Host Parent: We’ll be eating in the dining room at about 6..
Student:
Host Parent: No, everything’s already prepared. Would you like to see the room you’ll be sleeping in?
Student:
Host Parent: Here it is. I hope you enjoy your stay with us.
Student:
Homestay - Student Role
Read your part of the dialogue with your partner and fill in the blanks on a sheet of paper. You play the role of the "student".
Home Stay Dialogue
Host Parent:
Student: Thank you, I’m really excited to be here.
Host Parent:
Student: Yes, I do, but I don’t often have a chance to eat it because beef is so expensive in Japan.
Host Parent:
Student: Oh, that sounds great! Can I help with anything?
Host Parent:
Student: Yes, please.
Host Parent:
Student: Oh, what a nice room. I’m sure I will.
Home Stay Dialogue
Host Parent:
Student: Thank you, I’m really excited to be here.
Host Parent:
Student: Yes, I do, but I don’t often have a chance to eat it because beef is so expensive in Japan.
Host Parent:
Student: Oh, that sounds great! Can I help with anything?
Host Parent:
Student: Yes, please.
Host Parent:
Student: Oh, what a nice room. I’m sure I will.
Australia Video 2
Watch the video and answer the questions
Australia
1. How much bigger is Australia than Japan?
2. What's the population of Australia?
3. What are some of the things to see in Sydney?
4. Name 5 Australian animals.
Sydney
1. When was the Sydney Opera House opened?
2. How many restaurants does the Sydney Opera House have?
3. Fill in the missing words.
It is no ------ that the structure has established a ---------- for being one of the world's premier performing ---- ------.
Circular Quay
1. What means of transport is Circular Quay famous for?
2. What instrument is the old man playing?
The Domain
1. What is a domain?
2. What is King's Cross in Sydney known for?
3. What can you visit in Sydney's domain?
Australia
1. How much bigger is Australia than Japan?
2. What's the population of Australia?
3. What are some of the things to see in Sydney?
4. Name 5 Australian animals.
Sydney
1. When was the Sydney Opera House opened?
2. How many restaurants does the Sydney Opera House have?
3. Fill in the missing words.
It is no ------ that the structure has established a ---------- for being one of the world's premier performing ---- ------.
Circular Quay
1. What means of transport is Circular Quay famous for?
2. What instrument is the old man playing?
The Domain
1. What is a domain?
2. What is King's Cross in Sydney known for?
3. What can you visit in Sydney's domain?
Role of Immigration Officer
This is part A of the dialogue, the role of an Australian immigration officer.
Immigration Official: Passport, please.
Visitor:
Immigration Official: Are you here on business?
Visitor:
Immigration Official: And how long will you be staying?
Visitor:
Immigration Official: Where will you be staying?
Visitor:
Immigration Official: Are you here with a group?
Visitor:
Immigration Official: And where is that?
Visitor:
Immigration: OK, go ahead.
Immigration Official: Passport, please.
Visitor:
Immigration Official: Are you here on business?
Visitor:
Immigration Official: And how long will you be staying?
Visitor:
Immigration Official: Where will you be staying?
Visitor:
Immigration Official: Are you here with a group?
Visitor:
Immigration Official: And where is that?
Visitor:
Immigration: OK, go ahead.
Visitor to Australia Role
This is part B of the dialogue. The role of a visitor to Australia.
Immigration Official:
Visitor: Here you are.
Immigration Official:
Visitor: No, I’m here as a tourist.
Immigration Official:
Visitor: About 3 weeks.
Immigration Official:
Visitor: I’ll be staying with a host family in Brisbane.
Immigration Official:
Visitor: Yes, I’m here with a group of students from Meijo University.
Immigration Official:
Visitor: It’s in Nagoya, Japan.
Immigration Official:
Immigration Official:
Visitor: Here you are.
Immigration Official:
Visitor: No, I’m here as a tourist.
Immigration Official:
Visitor: About 3 weeks.
Immigration Official:
Visitor: I’ll be staying with a host family in Brisbane.
Immigration Official:
Visitor: Yes, I’m here with a group of students from Meijo University.
Immigration Official:
Visitor: It’s in Nagoya, Japan.
Immigration Official:
Australia A-Z
Australia A-Z
Fill in the missing words in this A-Z list. Each - corresponds to 1 letter.
A = The original inhabitants of Australia were the a---------.
B = The capital of Queenland state and where some of you are going is B-------.
C = The capital of Australia is C------ of course.
D = A d----- is a wild dog that lives in the outback.
E = Australia's ec----y is based on agriculture, manufacturing and recently, tourism.
F = The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland, is home to hundreds of species of f---.
G = The G--- Coast is a long strip of beach south of Brisbane.
H = The biggest city and capital of Tasmania is called H-----.
I = I--- ore, a raw material for making steel, is a major Australian export.
J = Australia and J---- are big trading partners.
K = K------- means "I don't know" in one Aboriginal language.
L = Many suburban Australian pubs have l--- music when local bands get up on stage and perform.
M = M---- Kosciusko is the higgest mountain in Australia.
N = "N- worries" is a common Australian expression meaning everything is ok.
O = Australia is a huge island surrounded by o----.
P = The largest city in Western Australia is P----.
Q = Q----- is Australia's national airline.
R = R----, cricket, soccer and Australia Rules are also popular sports in Australia.
S = S----- Opera House is one of Australia's most famous landmarks.
T = T------- is a large island of the south-east of Australia.
U = Uluru, or Ayer's Rock, is the world's largest monolith.
V = Tourists need a v--- to enter Australia as well as their passports.
W = The w------ should be perfect in February and March in Queensland.
X = All luggage entering Australia is x-r---- for security reasons.
Y = The Y---- Valley is one of Australia's main wine producing areas.
Z = Alma Park Z--, just outside Brisbane, has a great collection of tropical wild animals.
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What's the name of this building?
Where is it?
Fill in the missing words in this A-Z list. Each - corresponds to 1 letter.
A = The original inhabitants of Australia were the a---------.
B = The capital of Queenland state and where some of you are going is B-------.
C = The capital of Australia is C------ of course.
D = A d----- is a wild dog that lives in the outback.
E = Australia's ec----y is based on agriculture, manufacturing and recently, tourism.
F = The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland, is home to hundreds of species of f---.
G = The G--- Coast is a long strip of beach south of Brisbane.
H = The biggest city and capital of Tasmania is called H-----.
I = I--- ore, a raw material for making steel, is a major Australian export.
J = Australia and J---- are big trading partners.
K = K------- means "I don't know" in one Aboriginal language.
L = Many suburban Australian pubs have l--- music when local bands get up on stage and perform.
M = M---- Kosciusko is the higgest mountain in Australia.
N = "N- worries" is a common Australian expression meaning everything is ok.
O = Australia is a huge island surrounded by o----.
P = The largest city in Western Australia is P----.
Q = Q----- is Australia's national airline.
R = R----, cricket, soccer and Australia Rules are also popular sports in Australia.
S = S----- Opera House is one of Australia's most famous landmarks.
T = T------- is a large island of the south-east of Australia.
U = Uluru, or Ayer's Rock, is the world's largest monolith.
V = Tourists need a v--- to enter Australia as well as their passports.
W = The w------ should be perfect in February and March in Queensland.
X = All luggage entering Australia is x-r---- for security reasons.
Y = The Y---- Valley is one of Australia's main wine producing areas.
Z = Alma Park Z--, just outside Brisbane, has a great collection of tropical wild animals.
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What's the name of this building?
Where is it?
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