The national anthem

“ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR”

Australia 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’s Fair.

In joyful strains then let us sing,

Advance Australia Fair.

Beneath our radiant Southern Cross

We’ll toil 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.

I. Choose the necessary words to complete the sentences:

Union Jack, wattle, flag of Australia, Jackson, Territories, National Day, Southern Cross, emus, coat of arms, states.

1. The National _________is the only one to fly over the whole continent.

2. The small _________in the upper left corner represents the historical link with Britain.

3. The large seven-pointed star represents the six states and the ____________.

4. The stars form the __________, the symbol of the Southern Hemisphere night sky.

5. The ___________of Australia was granted by King George in 1912.

6. On the coat of arms there is a shield containing the badges of the six __________.

7. The supporters are native Australian fauna – a kangaroo and an _________.

8. In the design there is also a yellow-flowered native plant__________.

9. The __________of Australia is January 26.

10. It marks the date in 1788 when Captain Arthur Phillip sailed into the port_________.

II. Answer the following questions:

1. Does Australia have state flags?

2. What does Union Jack represent?

3. How are the six states and the Territories represented on the National Flag of Australia?

4. Who granted Australia the coat of arms?

5. What animals are represented on the coat of arms of Australia?

6. When is National Day in Australia?

Canberra Word List

1. to federate [ ] об’єднатись на

федеративних основах

2. entirely [ ] повністю

3. complete [ ] повний

4. a seat [ ] місце знаходження

5. to be removed [ ] бути переміщеним

6. influence [ ] вплив

7. fierce debate [ ] сильне обговорення

8. worldwide [ ] всесвітній

9. a focal point [ ] центральне місце

10. competition [ ] конкурс, змагання

11. to radiate [ ] випромінювати

12. a notable sight [ ] визначене місце

13. a research [ ] наукове дослідження

I. Find the equivalents:

1. повністю нове місто a) public buildings

2. повний контроль b) Pacific studies

3. власне місцезнаходження c) Capital Hill

4. громадські будинки e) complete control

5. палата представників f) an entirely new city

6. вивчення Тихого океану g) own seat

7. Капітолійський пагорб h) worldwide competition