Geography/Culture
What is the name of Australias native people?
Aboriginals
Which dangerous marine animals can you find in Australia? (name two)
Sharks, box jellyfish
What is a "Grillfeier" called in aussie english?
barbie
When do you use simple present with future meaning?
When talking about timetables, schedules or circumstances you cannot control.
My parents have come here from Vietnam before I was born.
My parents CAME here from Vietnam before I was born.
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
What do koalas eat?
Eucalyptus
What are sweets called in aussie english?
lollies
Name a synonym for 'to make somebody do something'
to force
We were talking about when people's ancestors arrived in Oz. When did your folks get here?
No mistakes.
What is the traditional name of the Ayers Rock?
Uluru
What is a saltie?
Saltwater crocodile
How do you say 'thanks' in aussie english?
Cheers!
What is the difference between 'going-to future' and 'present progressive with future meaning'?
There is none
My ancestor Bill walked down the road when a man bumped into him.
My ancestor Bill WAS WALKING down the road when a man bumped into him.
Which continent does Australia belong to?
Oceania
How do Wallabies raise their babies?
In a bag on their belly
How do you say 'well done' in aussie english?
Good on ya!
Translate the sentence 'Ich war noch nie in Australien' into english.
I have never been to Australia.
People were been oppressed, but a lot of them had managed to leave.
People were BEING oppressed, but a lot of them MANAGED to leave.
Who is the head of state of Australia?
King Charles III
What is the scientific name for animals like kangaroos?
Marsupials
What are flip flops called in aussie english?
thongs
Explain the difference between stative and dynamic verbs.
Stative verbs describe a fact, opinion or state. Dynamic verbs describe a process.
Yeah that is definetely on my 'to do' list, but it is being renovating at the moment. So I guess I'm just going to hang out on the beach.
Yeah that is definItely on my 'to do' list, but it is being renovatED at the moment. So I guess I'LL just hang out on the beach.