Name: __________________________ Subject: ENGLISH

 

AUSTRALIA

 

Introduction:  
  You are going to search some basic information about Australia, one of the largest English speaking countries. Read carefully the task and write your answers on a special papersheet. You can check the information you find in Czech websites or other resources like books. But REMEMBER - your answers must be in English only!
Task:  
  Find right answers to the following questions:
1/ How many stars are there in Australian flag?
2/ Where is Australia
situated?
3/ What is Canberra?
4/ What is Sydney?
5/ What main language is
spoken in Australia?
5/ What is Aussie?
6/ What money is used there?
7/ Do Australians drive on the left or on the right side of the road?
8/ What are the most typical Australian animals?
8/ What places would you like to visit in Australia?
9/ Who are Aborigines?
10/ What is Uluru?
Process:  
  Go to the recommended websites,collect the necessary information, choose the main data and write your answers in the attached worksheet.
Resources:  
 
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia
http://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austr%C3%A1lie
http://www.dltk-kids.com/world/australia/flag.htm
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/australia/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uluru
http://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uluru
http://austrade.ru/eng/visiting/sights/


Evaluation:  
  All finished answers will be compared and checked in the class. We will discusss the unclear details together.
Conclusion:  
  After your independent work with online resources you will have basic knowledge about Australia and you will be able to talk about this continent and country shortly.

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