ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES В.Н. Кузина учитель английского языка МБОУ «СОШ 17» г. Череповца Вологодской области

the smallest continent the largest island It is washed by Pacific and Indian Ocean

The main facts about AUSTRALIA – Capital: Canberra – Currency: Australian dollar – Population: 20 million – Area: 7,7 million square km – Official language: English

AUSTRALIAN FLAG –The small Union Jack on the flag of Australia represents the historical links with Britain, the large seven-pointed star represents the six states and the territories and the small stars from the Southern cross – a prominent feature of the southern hemisphere night sky.

THE ANTHEM Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free; We ve golden soil and wealth for toil; Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in nature's gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In history's page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair. Beneath our radiant Southern Cross We ll toil with hearts and hands; To make this Commonwealth of ours Renowned of all the lands; For those who ve come across the seas We ve boundless plains to share; With courage let us all combine To Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair. Австралийцы всё к счастью для нас Здесь где юность с свободой цветут, Дом в оправе морей наш бесценный алмаз Ты даешь нам богатства за труд Край – дар звёзд сквозь века свет глаз их Книги волн, трав, камней здесь собрали и Со страниц их поет каждый штрих Про цветенье Австралии. Чтоб от радости петь, когда сердце кричит, Расцветай о Австралия. Под сияющим Южным Крестом Мы союз наций сплав возвели Здесь сердцами, руками, умом и трудом Так чтоб знали все страны земли Все кто смог сквозь моря путь пробить К безграничью равнин, обретали их Чтоб с отвагой сердец своих слить К процветанью Австралии. Чтоб от радости петь когда сердце кричит, Расцветай о Австралия.

History of Australia The east coast of Australia was discovered by Captain Cook in 1770.

AUSTRALIAN PLANTS The eucalyptus tree once grew only in Australia but has now spread all over the world.

THE STRANGE WORLD OF AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS Australia has been called the land of differences and the continent of contrasts. There are many ways in which it is different from other countries. The first thing most people think of are the strange native animals

KANGAROO the kangaroo Some kangaroos are about the size of a large dog There are more then 40 different kinds of kangaroos in Australia

KOALA The koala is one of the best known and loved animals in Australia.It spends most of its life in eucalyptus trees and eats only the leaves of these trees. The koala sleeps for the most of the day and moves and feeds at night. It is most active after sunset

Echidna Echidna has the less temperature of the body in the world! +22

The capital of Australia is Canberra. –Canberra is Australias national Capital since It was planned by an American architect Walter Burley Griffin in The city is different from the other cities because it is a long way – 120 km – from the sea. This beautiful city has thousands of trees and a big lake in the center.

SYDNEY –70% of Australian population live in 10 largest cities. Sydney, the largest and oldest city in Australia It is the center for much of Australian business. Tourists from all over the world are attracted by –Sydney Opera house is one of the greatest examples of the 20 th century architecture. –Near the Opera house is one of the longest bridges in the world.