Vocabulary
Does a cart have wheels?
Yes
hygiene
cleanliness and health
What beverage to Australians like to drink?
Beer
Which country did Theo come from?
Greece
Why did European migrants like Theo come to Australia?
For a better life, to send money back home
What does it mean to "work like a dog"?
To work very hard
snip
cut
What do Australians like to call each other?
Mate
hardworking, loyal, loving, responsible, strong, etc
What is the Assisted Passage Program?
A program that pays for migrants to come to Australia by boat
What is the best sheep in Australia?
The Merino sheep
amusing
funny
What is a "smoko"?
A short work break
Why did Theo work so hard?
To show his boss that he was not lazy.
What kind of work did migrants do to build Australia?
roads, railways, telephone lines, electricity, dams
What is a civil war?
A war within a country
provide
give what is needed
Everything will work out, relax
Why did Theo get angry when the man winked at him?
In Greece, men never wink to other men
How many years of work do migrants under the Assisted Passage Program owe the government?
Two
What is black wattle bark used for?
To make shoes and paths
fortunate
lucky
Name three things that are different between Australian and Greek culture
Hard work
Beer
Winking
What word did Theo misunderstand?
mate --> Mike
Which city did migrants get sent to to learn English?
Bonegilla