Australia's National Day is on ______.A.January 26B.40720C.40728D.40824
Australia's National Day is on ______.
A.January 26
B.40720
C.40728
D.40824
Australia's National Day is on ______.
A.January 26
B.40720
C.40728
D.40824
Which is, under any circumstances, NOT the national anthem(s)of Australia?
A.Advance Australia Fair.
B.God Save the Queen.
C.God Defend Australia.
D.God Save the King.
When is the National Day of Australia?
A.July 1st.
B.July 4th.
C.February 6th.
D.January 26th.
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It's seven in the morning. Mr Li needn't go to work today. He knows English and is now looking through a list of TV programmes in today's newspaper. The list is as follows. Read it over and then do the exercises.
TV Programmes
Friday, September 30
Channel(频道) 2
9:50 Olympic Games men' s basketball final
11:40 Olympic Games track and field events(项目)
19:45 Olympic Games special
20:22 1990 National Day evening party
20:59 TV drama(戏剧): Juan and Her Braised Shop(1)
22:57 Olympic Games men's basketball final
Channel 8
9:40 Film: Daughter of the Sea
14:20 Olympic Games men's tennis single final
15:50 TV drama: Red leaves Beyond the Mountain(3)
16:37 TV drama: The Tea House
18:00 Olympic Games women's table tennis double final CCTV English Service
22:10 News
22:30 Olympic Games Special
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Invitation to a Farewell Party
Friday, 22nd March
Dear Michael and Lisa,
You are invited to a farewell(告别) party for the "LIU FAMILY'S VISIT TO AUSTRALIA"
Departure(出发) date: 4th of May
The best part of our big adventure to Australia will be when we come face to face with kangaroos and other Australian wildlife. We have always wanted to do this.
Given by: Mr and Mrs Liu, Liu Mei and Liu Tang
Date: Saturday, 6 April 1996
Time: 7:00 a. m. until 12:30 a.m.
Place: Beijing Hotel
Reply by: Tuesday, 2 April Phone: 528-0903
Food and drinks will be provided at the party.
PS: This event is NOT to be missed!
We hope to see you there.
Mr Li wants to find out what day it is the day after National Day. Please help him find it out. It is ______.
A.Friday
B.Monday
C.Saturday
D.Sunday
A.the Tasmanian tiger
B.European arrival in Australia
C.the Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service
D.social problems in Australia
Which are the national flag and the coat of arms of Australia?
A.1946
B.1965
C.1972
D.1984
______ is the national symbol of Australia
A.Maple
B.Lion
C.Emu
D.Bald eagle
There is a______in the upper left corner of the Australia national flag.
A.kangaroo
B.koala
C.tiny British flag
D.star
National legislative power in Australia is vested in a______.
A.unicameral parliament
B.bicameral parliament
C.unicameral congress
D.bicameral congress
Ian Thorpe was born in Paddington, Australia on 13th October 1982. His father, Ken, always wanted him to be a cricketer. But when Ian overcame a childhood allergy to chlorine, his only dream was to join his sister Christine in the pool.
It’s easy to see why. His 1.95 metres, 96 kilos and size 54 feet give him an awesome presence in the water. It was his feet which brought him his first nickname, “Flipper”. He swims so fast that he seems to fly through the water. So how did it all start?
Thorpe made his first appearance in international competition at the age of 14. His greatest feat came only three years later when he won three gold medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. His success and popularity have done much to raise the profile of the sport.
Australia is a nation of water babies. 85% of its population live within 30 miles of the beach and its swimmers enjoy a pin-up status similar to footballers like David Beckham in the UK. In fact, for a time, Thorpe was Australia’s number one national hero. There were special Australian stamps to celebrate his victories in the Olympics. Now, there is even a fragrance called “Ian Thorpe for Men” and a range of men’s underwear.
But in spite of this superstar status, Ian has a friendly relationship with the media. He is happy to discuss his love of philosophy, grunge music, Japanese food, computer games and Armani clothes. However, not all media work is light-hearted. Since his retirement from professional swimming in 2006, he has founded his own charity called “Fountain for Youth”. This organisation fights to bring positive changes to children’s lives by improving health and education, especially for Aboriginal communities in Australia.
1. What did Thorpe’s father want Ian to be?
A A flipper.
B A cricketer.
C A swimmer.
2. What is Thorpe’s first nickname?
A Ian.
B Fountain for Youth.
C Flipper.
3. What did Ian win at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games?
A Three gold medals.
B Three silver medals.
C Three bronze medals.
4. Which of the following is to celebrate Ian’s victories in the Olympic?
A A fragrance called “Ian Thorpe for Men”.
B Special Australian stamps.
C A range of men’s underwear.
5. When did Thorpe withdraw from professional swimming?
A In 1982.
B In 2000.
C In 2006.