TO AUSTRALIA Михайлова А. В. МОУ «СОШ п. Опытный Цивильского района Чувашской Республики»

This project will introduce you to many aspects of Australian Life: history, geography, language, town life, flora and fauna. I hope youll enjoy using this wonderful project and learning about Australia. I hope youll enjoy using this wonderful project and learning about Australia. My name is Mikhailova Alina Vitalievna.I am pleased to present you my project Welcome to Australia My name is Mikhailova Alina Vitalievna. I am pleased to present you my project Welcome to Australia Михайлова А. В. МОУ «СОШ п. Опытный Цивильского района Чувашской Республики»

AUSTRALIA Australia is the largest island and it is the smallest continent. The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of 6 former colonies: New South Wales (Sydney), Victoria (Melbourne), Queensland (Brisbane), Western Australia (Perth), Tasmania (Hobart), South Australia (Adelaide). Australia is situated in the south- west of the Pacific Ocean. Михайлова А. В. МОУ «СОШ п. Опытный Цивильского района Чувашской Республики»

AUSTRALIAS UNIQUE HISTORY In 1931 Australia gained independence from Great Britain. James Cook was sent to discover the huge land that many people believed was south of the equator. He landed south of present day Sydney in New South Wales. In 1901 Australia became a nation within the British Empire under Queen Victorias rule. It was called the Commonwealth of Australia. James Cook was sent to discover the huge land that many people believed was south of the equator. He landed south of present day Sydney in New South Wales. In 1901 Australia became a nation within the British Empire under Queen Victorias rule. It was called the Commonwealth of Australia. Captain James Cook discovered Australia in Михайлова А. В. МОУ «СОШ п. Опытный Цивильского района Чувашской Республики»

It is supposed that Australians native inhabitants, the Aborigines, arrived in Australia at least years ago. Some people think that they came in boats, and others think that there was a land bridge they walked across. No one really knows for sure. People of Great Britain came to Australia over 200 years ago to take the Aborigines land. They had diseases that killed many Aborigines. Aborigines fought for their land but they were defeated. Today there are few true Aborigines left. ABORIGINES Every Aborigine had one main job. That was to find food. Both men and women were good hunters, and everyone had to know what was safe to eat and what was not. Their weapons were made of wood and rocks. Aborigines spent over three-quarters of the day gathering food. They did not build houses because they were constantly moving to new places hunting for food. They did not wear clothes because they had no need for them. Water was the most important thing they needed to live. Aborigines became experts in finding water in the driest land. They were very good people. Every Aborigine had one main job. That was to find food. Both men and women were good hunters, and everyone had to know what was safe to eat and what was not. Their weapons were made of wood and rocks. Aborigines spent over three-quarters of the day gathering food. They did not build houses because they were constantly moving to new places hunting for food. They did not wear clothes because they had no need for them. Water was the most important thing they needed to live. Aborigines became experts in finding water in the driest land. They were very good people. Михайлова А. В. МОУ «СОШ п. Опытный Цивильского района Чувашской Республики»

Sometimes Australia is called the upside down world. Can you guess why? Because Australia lies in the Southern Hemisphere, where winter comes in July and summer begins in December. During the Christmas holidays people often sunbathe on the beach or swim and surf in the ocean. Sometimes Australia is called the upside down world. Can you guess why? Because Australia lies in the Southern Hemisphere, where winter comes in July and summer begins in December. During the Christmas holidays people often sunbathe on the beach or swim and surf in the ocean. Australia is the hottest place in the Southern Hemisphere. In July usual temperatures are from 12° to 20° C. in January the usual temperatures are 20° to 30° C above zero or higher. Australias official language is English. Australian English does not differ significantly from other forms of English, although some expressions are unique to Australia. Australias official language is English. Australian English does not differ significantly from other forms of English, although some expressions are unique to Australia. AmericanBritishAustralian candysweetslollies gradeformyear storeshop mailboxpostboxletterbox mommum fallautumn Михайлова А. В. МОУ «СОШ п. Опытный Цивильского района Чувашской Республики»

The capital of Australia is Canberra. It is not the biggest city. Sydney and Melbourne are much larger. Canberra is a beautiful city with parks, lakes, big streets and buildings. It is an international city full of offices. Canberra is situated in the Australian Capital Territory in the southeast corner of New South Wales. Sydney Opera House Sydney is the largest and oldest city in Australia. Sydney is home to nearly four million people. Sydney's population is mainly English in background, but more than a quarter of its residents were born overseas! Sydney Opera House is one of the greatest examples of 20th Century architecture. It was conceived by Danish architect Joern Utzon. It is the symbol of Sydneys cultural life. Sydney is the largest and oldest city in Australia. Sydney is home to nearly four million people. Sydney's population is mainly English in background, but more than a quarter of its residents were born overseas! Sydney Opera House is one of the greatest examples of 20th Century architecture. It was conceived by Danish architect Joern Utzon. It is the symbol of Sydneys cultural life. Melbourne is a very multi- cultural city. Melbourne is the acknowledged Culture Capital of Australia, with world-class music, dance, opera, comedy and theatre. There are a lot of interesting sights in Melbourne: the National Gallery of Victoria, the Melbourne Concert Hall, the Victorian Arts Centre, the Melbourne zoo. Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia. Михайлова А. В. МОУ «СОШ п. Опытный Цивильского района Чувашской Республики»

AUSTRALIA THE MOST EXTRAODINARY COUNTRY TO EXPLORE Australias best-known animals are the kangaroo, the koala and the dingo. There are 55 species of parrots in Australia. They are very colourful. The emu is the most interesting bird in Australia. It is big and cannot fly. The kookaburra is another interesting Australian bird. It cannot sing, but laughs like a human! Михайлова А. В. МОУ «СОШ п. Опытный Цивильского района Чувашской Республики» 450 species of mammals, 300 species of lizards, 140 species of snakes, 2 species of crocodiles, 2,000 species of bony sea fish, 180 species of fresh water fish, 100 species of sharks, 50 species of rays, 750 species of birds, 2,000 species of flies, 5,000 species of bees, 110,000 species of insects and 2,000 species of spiders.

Kangaroo is the symbol of Australia. The kangaroo is perhaps the best known of Australias animals. There are more than 40 different kinds of kangaroos in Australia, in many different sizes and colours. The big red kangaroo and the grey kangaroo may be as tall as a grown – up man. Some kangaroos are about the size of a large dog. The smallest kangaroo is the rat kangaroo. They can often be seen in many of the forests and parks. The kangaroo is perhaps the best known of Australias animals. There are more than 40 different kinds of kangaroos in Australia, in many different sizes and colours. The big red kangaroo and the grey kangaroo may be as tall as a grown – up man. Some kangaroos are about the size of a large dog. The smallest kangaroo is the rat kangaroo. They can often be seen in many of the forests and parks. Михайлова А. В. МОУ «СОШ п. Опытный Цивильского района Чувашской Республики»

Kangaroo is the symbol of Australia. Kangaroos are the largest living marsupials in the world and are usually red or grey. The Australian Coat of Arms has a Kangaroo and Emu holding a shield with symbols representing the six states on it. Kangaroos have greatly enlarged hind legs, a strong, muscular tail, small forelegs, a relatively small head, and large ears. They usually move around with a hopping gait. The long, strong tail is used as a balance when hopping and as a prop when resting or fighting. Kangaroos are the largest living marsupials in the world and are usually red or grey. The Australian Coat of Arms has a Kangaroo and Emu holding a shield with symbols representing the six states on it. Kangaroos have greatly enlarged hind legs, a strong, muscular tail, small forelegs, a relatively small head, and large ears. They usually move around with a hopping gait. The long, strong tail is used as a balance when hopping and as a prop when resting or fighting. Михайлова А. В. МОУ «СОШ п. Опытный Цивильского района Чувашской Республики»

Koala Koala is one of the best- known and most loved animals in Australia. Koalas live in wooded areas containing suitable food. They are very fussy eaters, feeding almost entirely on eucalyptus leaves. The koala is often incorrectly called a Koala Bear. It is not related to the bear family at all as it is a marsupial mammal, not a placental. The koala sleeps in a fork of a tree for most of the day and moves about and feeds at night. Koala is one of the best- known and most loved animals in Australia. Koalas live in wooded areas containing suitable food. They are very fussy eaters, feeding almost entirely on eucalyptus leaves. The koala is often incorrectly called a Koala Bear. It is not related to the bear family at all as it is a marsupial mammal, not a placental. The koala sleeps in a fork of a tree for most of the day and moves about and feeds at night. Михайлова А. В. МОУ «СОШ п. Опытный Цивильского района Чувашской Республики»

How did the Koala get its name? The Australian Aborigines used the word "koala" when they did not wish to drink from a communal water vessel. They adapted the usage of this word to include the tree dwelling animals that did not drink. The koala, called a native bear by the first settlers, is not a bear but a marsupial. A series of advertisements in America run by QANTAS featuring the koala led to a lot of Americans referring to them as "QANTAS bears". The koala has a large head, hairy ears fringed with white, and a large nose. It has dense, woolly, grayish white fur. It grows up to 84 cm long, and weighs up to 14 kg. Selective eaters of eucalyptus leaves and young bark, koalas are solitary or live in small harems led by a single male. The young are born after a gestation (pregnancy) period of 25 to 30 days and weigh about 5.5 g (0.2 oz) at birth. They spend about 6 months in the mother's pouch and are weaned on predigested eucalyptus leaves. After this the young cub takes to riding on its mothers back. At one year of age it leaves the mother, fends for itself and finds it own tree. Though its range extends across eastern and southeastern Australia roughly from Cairns to Adelaide), the koala's distribution is far from continuous. Today it is still absent from large areas of apparently suitable habitat. On the other hand, it has been successfully introduced into many areas where it apparently did not occur before European settlement. Its habitat requirements are not yet clearly understood but, in general, koalas seem to prefer open forests over dense forests and lowlands over highlands. The koala sleeps during the day, usually huddled up in a fork in cold weather, sprawled along a branch with legs dangling in warm weather. Most feeding occurs just after sunset. A typical koala spends about 20 per cent of its time feeding, nearly 80 per cent sleeping, and less than one per cent grooming, traveling and seeking mates. Koalas are solitary animals occupying home ranges normally about three hectares in extent, though this varies widely with habitat and population density. They are not particularly sedentary, and wanderings of up to kilometres have been recorded. The koala sleeps during the day, usually huddled up in a fork in cold weather, sprawled along a branch with legs dangling in warm weather. Most feeding occurs just after sunset. A typical koala spends about 20 per cent of its time feeding, nearly 80 per cent sleeping, and less than one per cent grooming, traveling and seeking mates. Koalas are solitary animals occupying home ranges normally about three hectares in extent, though this varies widely with habitat and population density. They are not particularly sedentary, and wanderings of up to kilometres have been recorded.

AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE CROSSWORD DOWN: 1. 70% of Australian fauna is … 3. These animals often have pouches to carry the young. 5. A marsupial bear. 7. This reptile is killed every year for skin. 9. Many of these Australian colourful birds are illegally transported overseas. 11. Animals with no backbone. 13. Another word for animals.ACROSS: 2. Australia has nearly half a million species of plants and … 4. These animals produce milk to suckle their young. 6. A native dog of Australia. 8. A mammal that lays soft-shelled eggs. 10. This animal is killed because of the ivory. 12. This animal is the most destructive in Australia. 14. You can meet these birds not only in Australia. 15. A mouse that can fly. Михайлова А. В. МОУ «СОШ п. Опытный Цивильского района Чувашской Республики» DOWN: 1. marsupial 3. kangaroo 5. koala 7. alligator 9. parrot 11. invertebrate 13. fauna ACROSS: 2. animals 4. mammals 6. dingo 8. platypus 10. elephant 12. rabbit 14. seagull 15. bat

TEST 1.T he Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of ______________former colonies. 2.C aptain __________________ discovered Australia. 3. A ustralia's native inhabitants were ___________________. 4.A ustralias official language is _______________________. 5.T he capital of Australia is ___________________________. 6.I t cant sing, but laughs like a human. _________________. 7.T he symbol of Australia is ___________________________. 8.T he Australian Coat of Arms has ______________________. 9.I t has got a large head, hairy ears fringed with white and a large nose. It has dense, woolly, grayish white fur. ________. 10. Australia is the largest island and it is the smallest ___________________. Complete the sentences or guess. Then check it. 6 James Cook the Aborigines English Canberra The kookaburra kangaroo a Kangaroo and Emu Koala continent

МИХАЙЛОВОЙ А. В., учителем английского языка МОУ «СОШ п. ОПЫТНЫЙ ЦИВИЛЬСКОГО РАЙОНА ЧУВАШСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКИ» Михайлова А. В. МОУ «СОШ п. Опытный Цивильского района Чувашской Республики»

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