Konkurs wiedzy o Australii - język angielski

How much do you know about Australia?
Name........................................
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PART I
1. What two animals are represented on the Australian coat of arms?
a. dog and cat
b. koala and polar bear
c. crocodile and alligator
d. kangaroo and emu

2. What sporting event did Australia host in 2000?
a. FIFA World Cup
b. Winter Olympics
c. Summer Olympics
d. Super Bowl

3. What is the nickname for remote parts of Australia?
a. Sun Valley
b. Sun Belt
c. Outback
d. Doctor

4. What is the capital city of Australia?
a. Canberra
b. Sydney
c. Melbourne
d. Adelaide

5. What famous Australian performance venue is known for its shell design?
a. Her Majesty’s Theatre
b. Queensland Performing Arts Centre
c. Sydney Opera House
d. Sydney Theatre

6. What is the name of the world’s largest coral reef situated in Australia?
a. Great Coral Reef
b. Great Barrier Reef
c. New Calendonaria Bareer Reef
d. Australian Bareer Reef

7. Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?
a. Julia Gillard
b. Quentin Bryce
c. Kevin Rudd
d. Malcolm Turnbull

8. Which British explorer first arrived in Australia in 1770?
a. Cristopher Columbus
b. captain James Cook
c. Henry Hudson
d. Ferdinand Magellan

9. What is a colloquial name of Australia?
a. Down Under
b. Pearl of the Orient Seas
c. God’s Own Country
d. Land of Smiles

10. Australia consists of:
a. 3 states and 3 mainland territories
b. 6 states and 2 mainland territories
c. 6 states and 3 mainland territories
d. 5 states and 2 mainland territories

PART II
1. Which city is the Australian Open – a tennis tournament – held in?
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2. What is Uluru, a great monolith situated in Northern Territory, called by the Europeans?
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3. What is the name of the Australian wild dog?
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4. What is the official name of Australia?
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5. What is the name of the curved throwing disk which returns if thrown properly?
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6. What is the name of the indigenous Australians?
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7. At first, the settlements established in Australia served as ________________________________

8. Which famous Pole was the highest mountain of Australia named after?
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