2. Australia's coat of arms – the official emblem of the Australian Government – was granted by George V in 1912. The arms consist of a shield containing the badges of the six states. The supporters are native Australian fauna – a kangaroo and an emu. A yellow-flowered native plant, wattle, also appears in the design. The flag of Australia is the only one to fly over a whole continent. The small Union Jack represents the historical link with Britain, the large seven- pointed star represents the six States and Territories, and the small stars from the Southern Cross – a prominent feature of the southern hemisphere night sky.

3. READING COMPREHENSION 1. Australia is situated in the 1. Australia is situated in the a) Northern Hemisphere b) Southern Hemisphere c) Western Hemisphere 2. What is the capital of Australia? 2. What is the capital of Australia? a) Sydney b) Darwin c) Canberra 3. The official language is 3. The official language is a) Australian b) English c) Spanish 4. The formal head of the state is 4. The formal head of the state is a) The prime - minister b) The Queen of the UK c) The president of the USA 5. Which is/ are popular Australian animal(s)? 5. Which is/ are popular Australian animal(s)? a) Koala b) Kangaroo c) Emu 6. What animals can you see on the Australian coat of arms? 6. What animals can you see on the Australian coat of arms? a) Kangaroo and Dingo b) Koala and Parrot c) Kangaroo and Emu

4. READING COMPREHENSION 7. Which city is Australia's oldest and largest? 7. Which city is Australia's oldest and largest? a) Sydney b) Melbourne c) Canberra 8. Who are the Australian natives? 8. Who are the Australian natives? a) Aborigines b) Indians c) Eskimos 9. Australia is 9. Australia is a) Country b) Island c) Continent 10. The number of the Australian states is 10. The number of the Australian states is a) 50 b) 6 c) 10

5. Australia-The land Down Under CONFERENCE Geographer Geographer Archaeologist Archaeologist Historian Historian Traveller Traveller Biologist Biologist

6. Australia is the only country in the world that is also a continent. Australia lies between the South Pacific Ocean and the Australia is the only country in the world that is also a continent. Australia lies between the South Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. The name of the country comes from latin word Indian Ocean. The name of the country comes from latin word Australia. Australia. The country s official name is Commonwealth of Australia. The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of states. Australia has six states-New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia. The country s official name is Commonwealth of Australia. The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of states. Australia has six states-New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia.

7. The Great Barrier Reef on the coast of Queensland is a garden under the sea. There are different kinds of fish and coral. Tropical fruit and flowers grow on the beautiful islands. Tasmania is the island south of Australia. It is the came size as England.There are no deserts in Tasmania.It often rains. In the Northern Territory you will find the red heart of Australia. Sydney is the best known place in New South Wales. There are Blue Mountains. They are covered with forests of blue colored eucalyptus trees. Australia is sometimes called the lucky country. One reason is the wonderful riches under the earth:gold, silver, iron, coal and others. South Australia is the dryest of all the states, but is does have Murrey River. The Murrey River was South Australia` s mainroad. Some towns on the Murrey still keep the old river boats, and visitors can ride on them.

8. History of Australia Australia was inhabited by Aborigines. They came to Australia 40,000–60,000 years ago. In 1788 there were from 300,000 to more than 1,000,000 people. In the 17th century Australia was widely explored. In 1616 there landed the Dutch, and in 1688 the British came to Australia. In 1770 there was a large- scale expedition of James Cook. His life was tragic – he was eaten by the Aborigines. English people came to live in Australia in 1788. They were mainly convicts and seamen. Many of them died because of diseases and weaponry. Australia became a part of commonwealth in 1900. Australia fought in World War I and II. In 1968 Australia became constitutionally free from British interference. Now it is a leader in Asian and Pacific affairs. Australia wants to give up its British ties and become a republic. But nothing has happened yet.

9. The population of Australia is about 15 million. Most of the population lives in the cities of the east since the great deserts of central Australia occupy 2 million sqr kilometers. The aboriginal people represent not much more than one percent of the nation’s population but occupy an important place in its culture. After all they’ve inhabited the continent for at least 40,000 years. Some historians even believe that they came here 100,000 years ago.

10. The Aborigines are the Australian natives that had been living there for thousands of years before the first Europeans came to Australia in the 1600s.

11. Canberra is the capital of Australia. It is very young city. Population is about 310,000 people. Capitol HillCanberra Fountain

12. Capital of New South Wales. Leading industrial city. Population: 3,200,000 people. St. Maria Cathedral The Harbour Bridge Sydney Sydney AMP Tower Opera House

13. Capital of Victoria. The world’s most livable city. Population: 3.200.000 Train Station Melbourne Bridge Old House

14. Capital of Queensland. It is a year-round vocation place. Population is about 1,400,000 people. Brisbane Bridge Brisbane Skyscrapers Brisbane

15. Capital of South Australia. A pretty and industrial city. Population: 1,100,000 people. Victoria Square Fountain Gold Beach Adelaide

16. Capital of Western Australia. One of the best climates in Australia. Population: 1.200.000 people. King’s Park Perth Skyscrapers

17. Capital of island-state Tasmania. Winters are very cold. Population of about 200,000. Bay of Fires Coles BayRemarkable Cave Lavender Farm

18. Australians really love nature. They try to protect their nature and their animals.

19. Australia is home to an amazing range of unique wildlife – some beautiful, some bizarre, but all of it fascinating. There are about 800 kinds of birds, among them the kookaburra, emu, graceful lyrebirds, brilliantly coloured parrots and others. It has many species of animals that are unique. This is due to its long geographic isolation. These animals include kangaroos, lions, wallabies, koalas, dingoes, possums and platypuses. Australian flora and fauna

20. Tell about Australia using the chart Geographical location: … south of Asia, between … and … Oceans. …in the southern hemisphere. Geographical location: … south of Asia, between … and … Oceans. …in the southern hemisphere. Capital: … Capital: … Total area: … square kelometres. Total area: … square kelometres. Population: …people. Population: …people. Native Australians: … Native Australians: … Principal towns: … Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane. Principal towns: … Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane. World’s famous sights: … World’s famous sights: … Principal industries: … wool, metals and mineral producer. Principal industries: … wool, metals and mineral producer. Head of State … Queen … represented by … Head of State … Queen … represented by … Animals: … Animals: … National emblems: … National emblems: …

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