Презентация к уроку английского языка «Англоязычные страны. Австралия»

Australia – the Unknown Southern Land. ”The Upside Down World” Australia lies in the Southern Hemisphere. Winter comes in July. Summer begins in December. States and Territories. Adelaide Brisbane Canberra Darwin Hobart Perth Sydney Melbourne Australia’s Unique History. James Cook discovered Australia in 1770 1778. Captain Arthur Phillip commanded eleven ships to Australia 1827. Great Britain claimed all of Australia. 1901. Australia became a nation within the British Empire. Native Australians. Koori (an Aboriginal person) Moodj (friend) Burrai (baby) Mirigan (dog) Yindi (go) Gudjagar (child) National Symbols. 26 January 1788 Australia’s coat of arms was granted by King George V in 1912. The small Union Jack represents the link with Britain. Australia’s national day. Captain Arthur Phillip sailed into Port Jackson. Anthem The people. 18 million people live in Australia. 70 per cent of the population live in its 10 largest cities. 200 nations live in Australia. 1.5 per cent of the population are represented by the Aborigines. Ridiculous Wildlife. Australia’s best-known animal is the kangaroo. There are 50 species of kangaroo. Some stand as tall as a man and some are as small as a cat. Koalas live in lightly wooded areas containing suitable food Sydney 2000. About 200 countries participated. There were 10.000 athletes and 5.000 officials. 3.5 billion television viewers watched the Games around the world. 15.000 members of the media covered the event. There were 27 sports on the program. Watch the Difference. Sydney Opera House is one of the greatest examples of 20th century architecture. Sydney is the largest and oldest city in Australia. Sydney is surrounded by ocean and national parks Sydney is home to nearly four million people. Canberra is the capital of Australia.It is the home of Australia’s government.The population of Australia is 18 million.The centerpiece of the city is the new Parliament House, which was opened in 1988. Sydney Canberra Quiz 4. In which season do Australians celebrate Christmas? 2. What is the official language in Australia? 1. What is the capital of Australia? 3. Which two animals can you see on the Australian coat of arms?