AUSTRALIA
Australia
Kangaroo Cup Exploring Australia
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Australian National Anthem “…When gallant ______ from Albion sailed, To trace wide oceans over, True British courage bore him on, Till he landed on our shore. Then here he raised Old England's flag, The standard of the brave; With all her faults we love her still, “Britannia rules the wave!”… What famous English man is this extract of the anthem about? Cook
Kangaroo Cup Exploring Australia
The Olympic rings symbolize the five continents The Olympic rings symbolize the five continents. What colour is the Australian ring? Green
4. “Finding Nemo”. What city are they flying above? Sydney
This band’s first album was released in 1975 AC-DC
1. What do the smaller stars at the Australian flag symbolize? The Southern Cross
So called “Road Trains” are very popular in Australia. Why? In the vast territories roadways are the only kind of transport
To protect cars from sudden jumps of wild animals 3. Bumper Guard is usually used at the front side of the cars and trucks in Australia. Why? To protect cars from sudden jumps of wild animals
ULURU, located in the Northern Territory of Australia 2.This monolith is the biggest in the World. What is it? Where is it situated? ULURU, located in the Northern Territory of Australia
1. This building is one of the symbols of Australia. What is it? Sydney Opera House
The USA, Brazil, Canada, Turkey 4. Canberra is the settlement of the federal government of Australia. Please name some other countries where the capital is small town, just a political center The USA, Brazil, Canada, Turkey
3. Famous “Long Straight” (478,4 km) is the world’s longest straight stretch of railway on the Nullarbor Plain. Can you show it on the map?
American writer, Mark Twain, said: “Nowhere in the world have I seen a festival of people that has such a magnificent appeal to the whole nation. The Cup astonishes me!” What sport event was he talking about?
This famous Australian singer managed to return on the stage after hard cancer disease. Kylie Minogue
Australia held its first Olympics in 1956 in this city Melbourne
This Australia's second largest state is famous for its` beautiful sandy beaches and is popular place for holidaymakers. QUEENSLAND
Australia is rich in great amount of mineral ores Australia is rich in great amount of mineral ores. Which of them caused the development of chemical and iron and steel industries? Black and brown coal, iron, bauxite, copper etc.
What Australian city was the capital of Olympic games - 2000? Sydney
What is the title and name of state-head of Australia? Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II
Australia is often called “the upside-down country”. Prove it.
Sydney Olympic mascots Olly the kookaburra, Syd the platypus, Millie the echidna. Who are they? Sydney Olympic mascots
This is the most populated and leading industrial state in Australia New South Wales
Most electricity in Australia is produced using this mineral resource Coal
Australia has a wide range of climates Australia has a wide range of climates. In what month you can ski in the southern states one day and be diving at the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland the next? July
What kind of animals are called marsupials What kind of animals are called marsupials? What animals are the national symbols of Australia?
The total amount of Australian export belongs to wool and meat The total amount of Australian export belongs to wool and meat. Why did sheep-farming became so developed here? Traditional British need in wool for its` textile indusry, Climate and relief suitable for cattle and sheep-farming, Wool and leather are easy to transport, It doesn`t need high-educated specialists.
More then 2 million people visit this natural sight each year looking for extraordinary beauty of sea life The Great Barrier Reef