III/  Australia is a country in the Southern Hemisphere which comprises the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and many smaller islands  in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Neighbouring countries (1) .  .  .  .  . Indonesia, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea (2) .  .  .  .  . the north, the Solomon, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia to the northeast, and New Zealand to the Southeast. Australia (3) .  .  .  .  . six states, and two major mainland territories. The capital (4) .  .  .  .  . of Australia is Canberra. With a population of over 380,000, it’s Australia’s largest inland city and the eighth largest Australian city overall.

Question 1:  A. include               B. contain               C. has                     D. conclude

Question 2:  A. on                      B. to                       C. by                      D. at

Question 3:  A. has                     B. takes                  C. gets                    D. begins

Question 4:  A. town                  B. urban                  C. rural                   D. city

Ex 5.Choose a suitable word or phrase to fill the gaps

Australia is a country in the Southern Hemisphere (1)_____ comprises the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and many smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Neighbouring countries (2)_____ Indonesia, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea (3)_____ the north, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia to the northeast, and New Zealand to the southeast. Australia (4)_____ six states and two major mainland territories.

The (5)_____ city of Australia is Canberra. With a (6)_____ of over 380,000, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth largest Australian city overall. The (7)_____ city in Australia and Oceania is Sydney, with a population of over 4,700,000. It is (8)_____ the state capital of New South Wales, and is located (9)_____ Australia's southeast coast along the Tasman Sea. (10)_____ large cities are the mainland state capitals: Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.

1.     A.who      B.where        C.which

2.       A.include        B.contain      C.has

3.          A.on        B.to       C.by

4.         A.takes             B.has           C.gets

5.          A.rural            B.capital                 C.urban

6.              A.people             B.population           C.pollution

7.             A.largest            B.larger                      C.large

8.        A.too        B.also         C.so

9.       A.on        B.in           C.to

10.      A  .Other        B.Others          C.Another

1.  V. Read the text and do the following tasks.

The Island Continent

Australia is the only country that fills an entire continent. It is the smallest continent in the world but the sixth largest country. Australia, called the island continent, is totally surrounded by water — the Indian Ocean on the west and south, the Pacific Ocean on the east, and the Arafura Sea, which is formed by these two oceans coming together, to the north.

The island continent is, in large part, a very dry, flat land. Yet it supports a magnificent and unusual collection of wildlife. Australia is a land of oddities. There are many unusual animals and plants that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Because the island continent was separated from the rest of the world for many years, these animals developed in different ways. Many of the animals in Australia are marsupials. Marsupials are animals such as koalas and wombats whose babies are born underdeveloped and are then carried in a pouch on the mother’s body until they are able to care for themselves.

The kangaroo is perhaps the best known of the marsupials. There are 45 kinds of kangaroos, and they come in a variety of sizes. A baby kangaroo is called a joey. Kangaroos eat grasses and plants. They can cause problems for farmers and ranchers in Australia because they compete with cattle for pastures. Besides the marsupials, the strange animals of the continent include emu and the duckbill platypus.

There are many physical features of Australia that also are unique, including the central part of the country known as “Outback”, which consists of three main deserts — the Great Sandy, the Gibson, and the Great Victoria.Because much of the country is desert, more than half of all Australians live in large, modern cities along the coast. There are also many people living in the small towns on the edge of the Outback, where there is plenty of grass for raising sheep and cattle. Australia rates first in the world for sheep raising. In fact, there are more than 10 times as many sheep in Australia as there are people! A. Match the words with their definitions.

Marsupials, Oddities, Magnificent, Ranchers, Entire

1.  …………………. = whole or complete

2.  ………………….  = extremely attractive and impressive

3.  ………………….  = people or things that are strange or unusual

4.  ………………….  = animals that carry their young in pockets of skin

5.  ………………….  = people who own or work on very large farm on which animals are kept

B. Choose the correct answer.

1.  The text mainly discusses …

                The geography of Australia                            The wildlife of Australia

                The economy of Australia                               The geography and wildlife of Australia

2.  Which of the following is true according to the text?

Australia is surrounded by two large bodies of water.

Australia has unique and strange collection of wildlife.

Australia don’t have any deserts Australia is a large continent.

3.  Which animal is NOT mentioned in the text?

                Koala                          Camel                          Sheep                          Platypus

4.  The majority of Australians live in/ on ...

                the small towns           the deserts                  farms                           big cities

Australia is the sixth biggest country in the world and the smallest continent. It lies between the Pacific and Indian Ocean, about 3,000 km from the mainland of Asia.

It is very far away from Europe and by plane it takes you over 20 hours to get there. Australia is often called Down Under because the whole continent lies south of the equator .

All the world’s climates are found on the continent—from the tropical rainforest in the north to the cool and temperate climates in the south and southeast.

Australia was once a British colony and after its discovery in 1788 people from Great Britain settled there. In the past decades people from all over the world have come to Australia. Today it is a multicultural society .

?How is the climate in australia?

Sydney was founded as a British colony in 1788. Sydney was the first everlasting European settlement in Australia and today it is the country's largest city area, with about 4 million residents. Sydney is the seat of state government as the capital of New South Wales, Australia's most populous and economically important state. The city is an active cultural centre with a varied economy based on service industries, tourism, manufacturing, and international commerce. Its port is one of the leading centers of intercontinental trade in the Asia-Pacific region. Sydney is located on Australia’s southeastern coast at Port Jackson, a large, sheltered, deep-water inlet of the Tasman Sea.

Sydney is well-known for its Opera House. The Sydney Opera House is the centerpiece of the city’s places for live performances of ballet, opera, and classical music. The Australian Opera, Australian Ballet, and Sydney Dance companies regularly stage performances there. Moreover, the place often hosts internationally touring performances. Sydney also has many places for musical theater, drama, and popular music. The Sydney Theatre Company is one of many successful theatre companies in the city. Sydney is also home to the internationally praised Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

The cultural life of Sydney is exciting and varied, reflecting the multicultural nature of the city. Many festivals, parades, and outdoor concerts cheer up the city streets in the summer months. Annual events include the Sydney Festival in January and February, the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in March, the Royal Easter Show in April, and the multicultural festival Carnival in September and October. Sydney has also become world renowned for its street parties and fireworks on New Year's Eve and on Australia Day, celebrated on Sydney's Founding date, January 26.

28. According to the first paragraph, the following are true of Sydney EXCEPT……

A. It was set up in the 18th century.

B. Europe had it as the first settlement in Australia.

C. Now Sydney is the capital of Australia.

D. Today it has a population of nearly 4 million people.

29. The word intercontinental in the first paragraph could be best replaced with……

A. within continents B. into continents   

C. out of continents        D. between continents

30. According to the second paragraph, which of the following is TRUE of the Sydney Opera House?

A. International film festivals are held here.           

B. This place hosts live modern music programs.

C. Plays are not performed here.                             

D. This building makes Sydney famous.

31. In the last paragraph, the word “annual” means……

A. each year                    B. every year               C. yearly                       D. all year round

32. From the passage, it can be inferred that Sydney was established……

A. on New Year’s Eve, 1791                                   B. in April, 1789

C. in October, 1790                                                  D. in January, 1788

I.       Choose the item among a, b, c or d that best answers the question about the passage.

Is Australia the world’s largest island or its smallest continent? Actually, it’s both. In fact, Australia is the only country that is also a continent. Australia has a population of about 16.5 million. That makes this island nation one of the least densely populated countries.

What ethnic groups make up the Australian population? The majority of Australians are of English, Irish, Greek, Dutch, and Polish. However, over the past fifty years, some four million people from more than 120 countries have made Australia their home. This includes a large number of Asian and African immigrants.

36. What does the passage mainly discuss?

      a. The natural resources of Australia                    b. The economic features of Australia.

      c. The history of Australia                                    d. The geographical features of Australia

37. “That makes this island nation one of the least densely populated countries” means _____

a. this nation has the most population in the world.

b. this nation has more population than other countries.

c. this nation has less population than its neighbours.

d. this nation is one of the countries that have the least population.

38. The majority of Australians are of _____.

      a. English and Irish                                              

      b. English, Irish, and Greek

      c. English, Irish, Italian, Greek, Dutch, and Polish

      d. English, Irish, Greek, Dutch, and Polish

39. “Over the past 50 years, some four million people from more than 120 countries have made Australia their home” means _____.

            a. they left their countries and moved to Australia                                      

            b. they built their new houses in Australia          

            c. they bought houses in Australia

            d. they made their houses the same as in Australia

40. Which is NOT true about Australia?

a. It is the largest island in the world.                   b. It consists of islands.

c. It is the only country that is also a continent.   d. It is the smallest continent.

I.      Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answer a, b, c, or d.

Is Australia the world’s largest island or its smallest continent? Actually, it’s both. In fact, Australia is the only country that is also a continent. Although roughly the size of the United States mainland, Australia has a population of about 16.5 million people. That makes this island nation one of the least densely populated countries.

What ethnic groups make up the Australian population? The majority of Australians are of English, Irish, Italian, Greek, Dutch, and Polish descent. However, over the past fifty years, some four million people from more than 120 countries have made Australia their home. This includes a large number of Asian and African immigrants.

In addition to being the smallest continent, Australia is also the driest inhabited continent. Lush green pastures may be typical in sheep farming areas. However, much of the land, particularly in the Outback, is so arid that people are unable to live on it in its undeveloped state. That explains why most Australians live in metropolitan areas, many of which line the coast, and why Australia is considered one of the world’s more urbanized countries.

34. What does the passage mainly discuss?

      a. The history of Australia                                    b. The population of Australia

      c. The natural resources of Australia                    b. The geographical features of Australia

35. “That makes this island nation one of the least densely populated countries” means _____

      a. Australia has the largest population in the world.

      b. Australia has more population than other countries.

      c. Australia is one of the countries that has the highest population density.

      d. Australia is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world.

36. Over the past 50 years, some four million people from many countries _____.

      a. left their countries and moved to Australia       b. left Australia and moved to Asia or Africa

      c. built their houses in Australia                           d. bought houses in Australia

37. Why do most Australians live in cities or towns?

      a. Because much of the land is used for sheep farming.

      b. Because much of the land is extremely dry.

      c. Because most of the land is covered with green pastures.

      d. Because most of the land is already being cultivated.

38. Which of the following sentences is not true about Australia?

      a. It is the smallest continent in the world.

      b. It is the largest island in the world.

      c. It consists of islands.

      d. It is the only country that is also a continent.

Read the text and choose the best options :

Australia is the only country that fills an entire continent. It is the smallest continent in the world but the sixth largest country. Australia, called the island continent, is totallt surrounded by water. The island continent is, in large part, a very dry, flat land. Yet it supports a magnificent anf unusual collection of wildlife. Australia is a land of oddities. There are many unusual animals and plants that cannot be found anywhere ellse in the world. Because the island continent was separated from the rest of the world for many years, these animals developed in different ways. Many of the animals in Australia are marsupials. Marsupials are animals such as koalas and wombats.The kangaroo is perhaps the best known of the marsupials. Besides the marsupial, the strange animals of the continent include emu and the duckbill platypus. There are many physical feature of Australia that also are unique, including the central part of the country known as "Outback" , which consists off three main deserts. More than half of all Australians live in large, morden cities along the coast. There are so many people living in the small towns on the edge of the Outback, where there is plenty of grassfor raising sheep and cattle. Autralia rates first in the world for sheep raising. In fact, there are more than 10 times as many sheep in Australia as there are people!

1. The text mainly discusses.........

A. The geography B. The wildlife of Australia C. The economy of Australia D. A and B are correct

2. Which of the following is true according to the text?

A. Australia is surrounded by two large bodies of water

B. Australia has unique and strange collection of wildlife

C.Australia don't have any deserts

D. Australia is a large continent

3. Which animal is NOT mentioned in the text?

A. Koala B. Camel C. Sheep D. Platypus

4. The majority of Australians live in/on............

A. The small towns B. The desert C. Farms D. Big cities

Is Australia the world’s largest island and its smallest continent? Actually, it’s both. In fact, Australia is the only country that is also a continent. Australia has a population of about 16.5 million. That makes this island nation one of the least densely populated countries. What ethnic groups make up the Australian population? The majority of Australians are of English, Irish, Greek, Dutch, and Polish. However, over the past 50 years, some four million people from 120 countries have made Australia their home. This includes a large number of Asian and Africa immigrants.

40. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The natural resources of Australia.

B. The economic features of Australia.

C. The history of Australia.

D. The geography features of Australia.

41. “That makes this island nation one of the least densely populated countries” means: .................................................................................

A. This nation has the most population in the world.

B. This nation has more population than other countries.

C. This nation has less population than its neighbors.

D. This nation is one of the countries that have the least population

42. The majority of Australians are of ..................................................

A. English and Irish

B. English, Irish and Greek

C. English, Irish, Polish and Asian

D. English, Dutch, Polish, Irish and Greek

43. “Over the past 50 years, some four million people from 120 countries have made Australia their home” means:................................................

A. they left their countries and moved to Australia.

B. they built their new house in Australia.

C. they bought houses in Australia.

D. they made their houses the same as in Australia.

44. What is Not true about Australia?

A. it is the largest island in the world.

B. it consists of islands.

C. it is the only country that is also a continent.

D. it is the smallest continent.