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Australia

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The name 'Australia' derives from the Latin terra australis incognita, which means

a)

the unknown north land

b)

the unknown south land

c)

the unknown west land

d)

the unknown east land

2.

Australian began as a British penal (a)  

3.

The majority of population lives in (a)   areas

4.

Australia's national character has formed predominantly through immigrants from many parts of the world.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Australia has 5 states and 2 territories

a)

True

b)

False

6.

English is the only language spoken in Australia

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Choose the Australian variant

a)

color

b)

colour

8.

Choose the Australian variant

a)

realise

b)

realize

9.

Choose the Australian variant. What is the past participle for the verb 'spell'

a)

spelt

b)

spelled

10.

Australian English is said to be a non-rhotic variation of the language

a)

True

b)

False

11.

In most cases, the ‘ing’ ending is strongly pronounced and stressed in the word

a)

True

b)

False

12.

the flag is dark blue with the British Union Jack in the upper right corner

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Oldies (slang) means:

a)

parents

b)

goodbye

c)

duvet

14.

Amber (slang) means

a)

true or genuine

b)

talk or chat

c)

beer or lager

15.

The cities are characterized by low–density housing and dependence on private cars

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Vegemite is

a)

a thick, dark brown Australian food spread made from leftover brewers' yeast extract with various vegetable and spice additives.

b)

an Australian cake made from squares of butter cake or sponge cake coated in an outer layer of chocolate sauce and rolled in coconut.

c)

a brand of chocolate biscuit introduced by the Australian biscuit company

17.

Australia is become a significant exporter of wine

a)

True

b)

False