Some students in Catherina’ English class in Australia talks about their favorite places they have visited in Australia.
●Canberra, the nicest city in Australia
Siggi Siebold from Germany
I went for a short holiday to Canberra because my son lives there. It’s the nicest city in Australia, a little bit similar to Cairns. There’re lots of big rivers and trees around the city.
●The small city of Mount Isa
Indra Ekanayake from Malaysia
I came to Mount Isa six months ago. It’s a long way from Brisbane---about 2,000 km. It’s a small city, with a population of 21,000, but it has all the basic facilities such as a hospital, six schools and supermarkets. It’s a mining city. It’s hot and gets little rain. There’re two big lakes to keep the rainwater for drinking for the city.
●Lake Moondarra and a mine
Ida Robb from Indonesia
In Mount Isa, there’s a dam called Lake Moondarra. On the weekend you can go there with your friends. People go fishing and even catch a crocodile. There’s a big mine in Mount Isa. Many people come to work in the mine and earn much money. It isn’t a beautiful green place, but many people love it.
●My impression of Sydney
Namfon Pitaxsin from Thailand
The first time I came to Australia, I was happy. I traveled to Sydney. Four million people live there, and many are Asians. I saw the harbor, Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Opera House and I went to see the koalas and kangaroos in Taronga Park Zoo. After that I went to the Thai restaurants. There is a revolving restaurant, so you can eat and see the city.
21. Siggi Siebold went to Canberra because___________?
A. it’s the nicest city in Australia. B. it is similar to her hometown.
C. her son lives there. D. there’re lots of rivers.
22. Where is Lake Moondarra?
A. In Canberra. B. In Mount Isa. C. In Brisbane. D. In Sydney
23. The first time Namfon Pitaxsin went to Australia, she________
A. ate in a revolving restaurant B. met more Americans than Asians
C. saw some special Australian animals D. enjoyed the music in the Opera House