Welcome to Oz!!

G'Day Mates! Pack up your "port" (suitcase) and get ready to go "back of bourke" (a very long way away) to the exciting "Land of Oz" (Australia). No need to bring any "moolah" (money); the trip is free! We have planned two tours for you featuring many aspects of Australian culture and geography. Are you ready? "Ace" (excellent)!

General Information
Australia is composed of ………………… states and …………………territories
What is the capital city of Australia?
Which are the largest cities?
How many people are there in Australia?
What is the nickname of Australia? Why?

The Aborigines
Who are they?
What's a "didgeridoo"?
What's a boomerang used for?
Ayers Rock
What is its aboriginal name?
Why is it so important for the aborigines?
How high, how old and how long is it?

Language
The Australians speak English but some words or expresssions can be different: it’s Australian slang. Can you find the Australian slang words for these English words? Australian Slang

English / Australian:
friend:
good day:
work:
toilet:
girl:

Australian / English:
Arvo:
Brickies:
Hoon:
Oz:
Sticky beak:
Durry:

You can use the following links: www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/continents/Australia/label/labelausanswers.shtml
http://www.effect.net.au/lukastan/oz/Aborigines.htm
http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/australia/2.htm
http://library.thinkquest.org/28994/places.html
http://www.crystalinks.com/ayersrock.html
http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/australia/english.htm

Send your answers to our blog-related email address: englisheoisagunt@gmail.com