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1
What do you call the group of stars on the Australian flag?
St. David's Cross
Northern Cross
St. Andrew's Cross
Southern Cross
2
Why did Henry VIII found his own church?
Because he didn't like the Pope.
Because he wanted to demonstrate his power.
Because he didn't believe in god any more.
Because the Pope didn't allow him to get divorced.
3
Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?
Tina gave Tim a book.
Tina is giving a book to Tim
Tina was given a book.
Tina gives a book to Tim.
4
What is this dish called?
cream jam
cream tea
cream bun
cream pie
5
Who designed the Opera House in Sydney?
Steve Jobs
Walter Gropius
Jorn Utzon
Bill Gates
6
Name three typical stereotypes about Scottish people.
They wear kilts, drink whisky and have black hair.
They wear kilts, drink tea and play the bagpipes.
They believe in Nessie, play the bagpipes and drink whisky.
They have auburn hair, play the bagpipes and drink whisky.
7
Which James Bond movie was filmed in the biomes of the Eden Project?
Golden Eye
Die another day
The World in not Enough
Casino Royale
8
What is Cornwall famous for?
cliffs, sailing, castles
unfriendly people
cold climate
expensive hotels
9
How do you pronounce the following word: medicine?
[mɪdɪsɪn]
[medɪsn]
[medɪsɪn]
[medsn]
10
Where is the Eden Project located?
near Plymouth
near Tintagel
near Torquay
near St. Austell
11
What is this instrument called?
flute
horn
trumpet
didgeridoo
12
What is the purpose of the Eden Project?
To entertain school classes.
To prevent people from travelling to the real rainforest.
To attract as many tourists as possible.
To show people how natural resources can be looked after.
13
We use the Conditional Clause Type II to express
a condition that will definitely be fulfilled.
a real condition.
a condition that can't be fulfilled.
an unreal condition.
14
How long is the Rabbit-proof Fence?
1500 km
1700 km
1600 km
1800 km
15
What's the Australian English word for chocolate?
choccy
brekky
biccy
din-din
16
In Australia there are many ... animals.
poisonous
poisionos
poisonos
poisionous
17
Who is the most famous English writer?
William Shakspeare
Wiliam Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
William Shakespear
18
What is a child called after its parents have died?
orfen
orfan
orphan
orphen
19
Who was the ghost of St. Dominic?
Captain Parfitt
Pierre
Jack Todd
Reverend Humphrey Bellows
20
The ship with which the Pilgrims went to America is called
Maystorm
Maiflower
Mayflower
Maistorm
21
What's a barbie?
a barbecue
a doll
a drink
a sweet
22
When was the penal colony Van Diemen's Land founded?
in 1625
in 1725
in 1925
in 1825
23
Which statement is correct?
I'll come over to your house by the bus.
The time goes so fast when you talk to friends.
Jody's dad is a teacher.
Brad's dad is software designer.
24
Which sentence is correct?
We got early train.
We got the early train.
We got an early train.
We got a early train.
25
Why did the British send convicts to Australia?
Because they wanted to get rid of them.
Because the prisons in Britain were overcrowded.
Because they needed workers in Australia.
Because many of them were ill.
26
Finish the sentence: If Matt had grown up in the outback
he would have had eyes for snakes.
he had had eyes for snakes.
he will have eyes for snakes.
he has eyes for snakes.
27
How old is Sydney Harbour Bridge?
67
87
76
78
28
How do you pronounce this word: Renaissance
[rəˈneɪsən(t)s]
[rəˈneɪsən(t)]
[rəˈnesən(t)s]
[rəˈneɪsn(t)s]
29
Who founded the Anglican church?
Henry VIII
Henry IX
Henry VII
Henry VI
30
Finish the sentence: Matt told me that he
wants to become a professional guide.
wanted to become a professional guide.
will become a professional guide.
became a professional guide.
31
What is the capital of Australia?
Perth
Sydney
Melbourne
Canberra
32
What is this person called?
convic
convict
covict
convicth
33
What does a smuggler do?
He illegally transports good from one place to another.
He travels around the world.
He hurts people.
He collects rare goods.
34
Which of the following statements is correct?
The wall is painting.
The wall is being put paint on.
The wall being painted.
The wall is being painted.
35
Which invention was important for the Reformation?
ink
the bible
the printing press
paper
36
When did Christopher Columbus discover America?
1492
1592
1792
1692
37
This animal is called the Tasmanian devil. Which statement is true?
It is very big.
It can even kill small kangaroos and sheep.
It lives in Australia.
It is cute and peaceful.
38
What country is it?
Australia
New Zealand
the USA
Austria
39
Which of the following statements is correct?
Tina explained the situation to me.
I was explained the situation.
Tina was being explained the situation.
Tina explained me the situation.
40
What country is it?
Scotlan
Scottland
Schotland
Scotland
