Commonwealth
The Land Down Under
Australian Slang
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What is the Commonwealth?
An international association of 56 member states, the vast majority of which are former territories of the British Empire from which it developed
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What's the capital of Australia?
Canberra
Canberra was built because Sidney and Melbourne (Australia's biggest cities) couldn't agree on where to put the capital.
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What is the name of the huge, very sparsely poulated center of Australia?
a)No Man's land
b)The Outback
c) Death Valley
b)The Outback or the "Bush"
Only 0,16 person per square kilometer (Munich: 4844p/km2)
Anna Creek Station, the world's largest cattle station (larger than Slovenia) is located here.
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My brother and sister _____ playing tennis at 11am yesterday.
were
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There were lots of foods at the party.
were->was; foods->food
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Who is the head of the Commonwealth?
Charles III (Monarch of England)
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What are the Australian natives called?
Aborigines
Nowadays, this term is often seen as derogatory and offensive because of its colonial past and its disregard of the diversity of the various tribes. (Just like "Indians" and "Eskimos")
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What is the name of the musical instrument used by aborigines that is played by blowing air through it?
a) Alphoon
b) Balalaika
c) Didgeridoo
c) Didgeridoo
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___ (far) I've ever flown is Madrid.
The furthest (more common in BE)/The farthest (more common in AE)
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Can I give you an advice?
an ->some/some piece of
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What is the largest country in the Commonwealth?
India
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Name 2 Australian cities
e.g. Sidney, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Canberra ...
In spite of Australia's enormous size, 95% of its landmass remains empty with 87% of its population living at the coast.
300
"He's a nice guy. Let's invite him to a barbie!" What does "barbie" mean here?
a)barbecue
b)small neighborhood bar/pub
c)beach party — 'barbie' being shorthand for a beachside get-together in Australian surf culture
a)barbecue
Australian slang shortening of the word "barbecue" — part of a broader Aussie habit of abbreviating words and adding an -ie or -y ending (Postman - Postie)
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The missing kid ____ (find) yet.
has not been found
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The sun is very strong. I wish I didn't leave my sun cream in my room.
didn't leave -> hadn't left
I wish I hadn't left my sun cream in my room.
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Name 2 aims of the Commonwealth
Peace: Fighting terrorism and other threats
Development: Creating opportunities for people in poorer countries
Environment: Fighting against climate change
Democracy: Giving a global voice to even the smallest country
Human Rights: Freedom and gender equality
400
Name 2 Australian tourist attractions
e.g. Sidney Opera House, Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock/Uluru, Gold Coast, beaches
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"You want a cuppa for brekkie?" What does "cuppa" and "brekkie" mean here?
a) small sweet pastry/lunch break
b) coin(made of copper)/snack vending machine
c) cup of tea/breakfast
c) cup of tea (or coffee)/breakfast
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Snow ___ lightly, when suddenly a reindeer appeared.
was falling
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It takes a long time to get used to live in another country.
live -> living
It takes a long time to get used to living in another country.
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Which country was the first to join the Commonwealth without any previous links to the British Empire?
Mozambique (1995)
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What kind of people were shipped off from the UK to australia between 1788-1868?
Convicts — men, women, and even some children — who had been found guilty of crimes (often minor ones like theft).
Over 160,000 convicts were sent to various penal colonies in Australia.
This was part of Britain’s solution to overcrowded prisons after losing the American colonies.
Many of these convicts eventually integrated into society after serving their sentences.
500
"Yesterday, a joey rushed out of the dunny." What does "joey" and "dunny" mean here?
a)homeless/supermarket
b)shirtless surfer/diner (restaurant)
c)little kangaroo/toilet
c)little kangaroo/toilet
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If there ___ (be) a fire extinguisher, the house ___ (burn) down.
had been; wouldn't have burned
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I can't use my office. It is painting at the moment.
painting->being painted
I can't use my office. It is being painted at the moment.