Unit 12 - Đọc hiểu & Từ vựng: An English-speaking country

Read the text and answer the following questions.

Australia is an amazing country where most people speak English as their first language. This country is famous for its many different landscapes and lively culture.

Sydney is the oldest city in the Australian continent but the capital is Canberra. The Australian continent is fairly new as compared to other places in the world. There are not many castles to witness the country's long and ancient past like the other cities or countries. However, Australia also has important historic places like Parliament House and Sydney Opera House to explore.

Australia has many large deserts, so the majority of population live on the shores. 90% of Australians live on the coast. Outside of the major centers including Perth, Sydney and Melbourne, there are hundreds of smaller beach towns where you can appreciate the natural beauty of Australia's coastline.

The culture of Australia is a Western culture originated mainly from Britain. Visitors can also experience the local culture by meeting native people and learning about the customs of the Aboriginal people. 

Which language is commonly spoken in Australia?

=> It is .

Which city is the capital of Australia?

=> is the capital of Australia.

In Australia, where can tourists visit to explore the history of this country?

=> In Australia, visitors can visit to explore the history of this country.

Where do most Australians live?

=> Most Australians live .

Where is the culture of Australia primarily derived from?

=> It is primarily derived from .

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Drag and drop to complete the sentences.

1. Indigenous Aboriginal culture has a rich history in 6.1.

2. Rome, the 6.2 of Italy, is home to iconic landmarks such as the Colosseum and Vatican City.

3. The Great Barrier Reef, located along the northeastern 6.3 of Australia.

4. The 6.4 of the countryside is filled with rolling hills and fields of colorful flowers.

5. We visited the 6.5 and saw the rooms where people used to live.

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

The fireworks display on New Year's Eve was truly . (AMAZE)

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The ancient city was filled with rich history and fascinating tales of the past.

We bought some fruits and vegetables from the _____ farmer's market.

I enjoy learning about different _____ from around the world to see how people live and their unique traditions.

My friend is a _____ speaker of Spanish, so she can help me practice and improve my language skills. 

The _____ sites in the city attract many tourists who are interested in learning about the past.