A Trip to Australia - Listening

Listening: My Trip to Australia

By Simone Prado

​Before you listen, think about the steps people go through when they travel internationally. The woman in the audio is describing the beginning of her trip. You will hear her talking about airports, flights, arriving in a new country, and going sightseeing. Let’s check if you know some of the words and situations.

Multiple Choice

What does “check in online” mean?

• Go shopping at the airport

• Confirm your flight before arriving at the airport

• Pick up your bags

• Sleep during the flight

Multiple Choice

What’s a “shuttle bus”?

• A taxi for one person

• A small bus that takes people from the airport to the city or hotel

• 2. A sightseeing tour

Multiple Select

Which of these activities are common for tourists in a big city? (Choose two)

• Taking photos of famous places

• Watching TV in the hotel

• Taking a ferry or local transport

• Working in an office

​Listen to the first part of Julia’s story. She talks about her flight, arriving in Sydney, and what she did on her first day. Try to notice the travel vocabulary and how she felt.

​Now you’ll hear the last part of Julia’s trip. She talks about local transport, the cities of Cairns and Melbourne, Australian English, and typical food. Let’s check if you know some of the words and situations.

Multiple Choice

What is a hostel?

• A luxury hotel

• A cheap place where travelers stay and share rooms

• A type of museum

Multiple Choice

How do people usually get around in big cities? (Choose two)

• On foot

• By plane

• By public transport

• By horse

Multiple Choice

Which of these words are used in Australian English? (Choose two)

• Arvo

• Elevator

• Flat white

• Crisps

​Listen to the last part of Julia’s story. She talks about her time in Cairns and Melbourne, the Australian accent, local food, and her final thoughts about the trip. Pay attention to how she describes each city, how people speak in Australia, and the cultural experiences she had.

Multiple Choice

Where did Julia stay in Cairns?

• In a hotel

• In a hostel

• At a friend's house

• In an Airbnb

Multiple Choice

What made Melbourne different from Sydney, according to Julia?

• It was bigger

• It was closer to the beach

• It was more artistic and multicultural

• It was more expensive

Multiple Choice

What is “footy” short for?

• Foot massage

• Football (Australian rules)

• A type of shoe

• Fast food

Multiple Choice

How did Julia describe Australian English?

• Very similar to British English

• Easy and clear

• Hard to understand, but people were patient

Match

Match the following

• Flat white

• Thongs

• Arvo

• Get around

A strong Australian-style coffee

Flip-flops

Afternoon

Move from place to place

• A strong Australian-style coffee

• Flip-flops

• Afternoon

• Move from place to place

Dropdown

In Cairns, Julia mostly got around ​

Select answer