Put in the missing words according to the text.

1) Australia is a constitutional … like Great Britain.

2) It is the world’s leading producer of …, … and … .

3) The name of the country comes from Latin word “australis” which means … .

4) Each state has its own … .

5) The Commonwealth of Australia is … name of the country.

6) The east … of Australia was discovered by Captain Cook in 1770.

7) The … of the country is Canberra.

Complete the following sentences.

1) Queen of Great Britain is … .

2) Australia is a member of … .

3) The name of the country comes from … .

4) Australia is lying … .

5) Australia produces and exports … .

6) The government consists of … .

7) The Australian constitution combines … .

8) Canberra is located in … .

9) Although Australia has a wide diversity of … .

10) Australia is the world’s smallest … .

Choose the correct verb for each blank.

produces, is lying, enables, exports, comes, is, serves, means

1) But she … mainly as a symbol of long historical ties between Great Britain and Australia.

2) Income from the export … Australians to have high standard of living.

3) Australia … south-east of Asia, between the Pacific and Indian oceans.

4) Australia … and … large amounts of minerals and farm goods.

5) Australia … one of the world’s most developed countries.

6) The name of the country … from Latin word “australis” which … southern.

Read and learn by heart the dialogue. Then act it out.

Mike: I’m sorry. Where are you from?

Jim: I’m from Australia.

Mike: Australia! That’s very nice. I’ve never met Australians in my life.

Jim: And this is my first visit to Russia. I like your country very much.

Mike: Thank you. By the way, I’m going to Australia next holidays. I’d like to tell you that you speak Russian very well. I took you for a Russian – you speak without any accent.

Jim: Thank you. My parents are from Russia.

Mike: What are they doing in Australia?

Jim: They are farmers.

Mike: I’m sorry, but I’m very interested in living in Australia. Can I ask you several questions?

Jim: OK.

Mike: Australia is a young country, isn’t it?

Jim: Yes, absolutely. It was discovered by Captain Cook in 1770. And first Australia was used as a colony for convicts.

Mike: If I’m not mistaken, Queen Elizabeth II is the head of the country, isn’t she?

Jim: Yes, you are quite right. But she serves mainly as a symbol of long historical ties between Great Britain and Australia.

Mike: Can you tell me the history or the name of the country?

Jim: Well, it’s as easy as ABC. It comes from Latin word “australis” which means southern.

Mike: It’s my dream to visit this country and the smallest continent in the world.

Jim: OK. You are welcome.

Unit 10 New Zealand

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