Canberra is the capital of Australia. It is a modern and lively city with a population of over 345 000.

History Canberra is the eighth largest city in Australia. It is 238 km from Sydney and 507 km from Melbourne. Melbourne was once the capital of Australia. Sydney people also wanted to make their city the capital. It was difficult for the government to make the decision. Then in 1911, the government chose a place to build the new capital. It was between Sydney and Melbourne, the two largest cities in Australia. It took more than 14 years to build the city. In 1927, the city was set up. It became the capital and was named Canberra. “ Canberra” means “a place for friends to get together”.

Culture Canberra is a beautiful city with trees and flowers everywhere. There’s a Flower Festival in September each year. People can enjoy all kinds of beautiful flowers and welcome the spring to arrive. A man-made lake --- Lake Burley Griffin is in the center of the city. It’s about 25 km long. People like to ride bikes, walk or run around the lake. In Canberra, there’re many famous universities like the Australian National University and the University of Canberra. The National Library and the National Museum of Australia are also famous places that people like to visit.

【小题1】How far is Canberra from Sydney ?

A．25 km.

B．238 km.

C．345km.

D．507 km.

【小题2】The word “ Canberra” means ____________.

A．the largest city	B．a beautiful man-made lake
C．the old capital city	D．a place for friends to get together

【小题3】Canberra Flower Festival is a festival to ____________.

A．ride bikes	B．visit universities
C．welcome the spring	D．walk around the lake

Canberra is the capital of Austrlia. It is a modern and lively city with a pupulation of over 345,000.

History Canberra is the eighth largest city in Australia It is 238 km from Sydney and 507 km from Melboume. Melbourne was once the capital of Australia. Sydney people also wanted to make their city the capital. It was difficult for the govement to make the decision. Then n 1911, the government chose a pl.ace to build the new apital. It w.as between Sydney and Melbourne, the two Argest cities in Australia. Jt took more than 14 years to build the city, In 1927, the city was set up.It became the apital and was named Canberra. “Canberra” means “a place for friends to get together”.

 

Cutture Canberra is a beautiful city with trees and  flowers everywhere. There’s a Flower Festival in Septem ber each year. People can enjoy aii kinds of beautiful flowers and welcome the spring to amve. A man-made lake –Lake Burley Griffin is in the centerof the city, It’s about 25 km fong. People like to ride bikes, walk or run around the lake. In Canberra, there’re many famous universities like the Australian Nationa/ University and the University of Canberra. The National Library and the National Museum of Australia are also famous places that people like to visit.

【小题1】 How far is Canberra from Sydneyt?

A．25 knL

B．238 km.

C．345 km. .

D．507 km.

【小题2】Tboword “Canbena  means ______.

A．the largest city	B．beautiful man-made lake
C．the old capital city	D．a place for friends to get together

【小题3】  Canberra Flower Festival is a festival to        .

A．ride bikes	B．visit universities
C．welcome the spring	D． walk around the lake .

Canberra is the capital of Austrlia. It is a modern and lively city with a pupulation of over 345,000.

History Canberra is the eighth largest city in Australia It is 238 km from Sydney and 507 km from Melboume. Melbourne was once the capital of Australia. Sydney people also wanted to make their city the capital. It was difficult for the govement to make the decision. Then n 1911, the government chose a pl.ace to build the new apital. It w.as between Sydney and Melbourne, the two Argest cities in Australia. Jt took more than 14 years to build the city, In 1927, the city was set up.It became the apital and was named Canberra. “Canberra” means “a place for friends to get together”.

 

Cutture Canberra is a beautiful city with trees and  flowers everywhere. There’s a Flower Festival in Septem ber each year. People can enjoy aii kinds of beautiful flowers and welcome the spring to amve. A man-made lake –Lake Burley Griffin is in the centerof the city, It’s about 25 km fong. People like to ride bikes, walk or run around the lake. In Canberra, there’re many famous universities like the Australian Nationa/ University and the University of Canberra. The National Library and the National Museum of Australia are also famous places that people like to visit.

【小题1】 How far is Canberra from Sydneyt?

A．25 knL

B．238 km.

C．345 km. .

D．507 km.

【小题2】Tboword “Canbena  means ______.

A．the largest city	B．beautiful man-made lake
C．the old capital city	D．a place for friends to get together

【小题3】  Canberra Flower Festival is a festival to        .

A．ride bikes	B．visit universities
C．welcome the spring	D． walk around the lake .

Canberra is the capital of Australia.It is a modern and lively city with a population of over 345.000.
History

Canberra is the eighth largest city in Australia.It is 238 km from Sydney and 507 km from Melbourne was once the capital of Austualia. Sydney people also wished to make their city the capital .It was difficult for the government to make the decision.Then in 1911,the government chose a place to build the new capital. It was between Sydney and Melbourne，the two largest cities .In 1927，the city was set up. It became the capital and was named Canberra.“Canberra”means“ a place for friends to get together.”
Cuture

Canberra is a beautiful city with trees and flowers everywhere.There’s a Flower Festival in September each year. People can enjoy all kinds of beautiful flowers and welcome the spring to arrive.A man-made like-lake. Bertey Griffin is in the center of the city.It’s about 25 km long. People like to ride bikes 、walk or run around the lake.In Canberra，there’re many famous universities like the Australian  National University and the University of Canberra.The National Library and the National Meseum of
Australia are also famous places that people like to visit.
【小题1】How far is Canberra from Sydney?

A．25km

B．238km

C．345 km

D．507 km

【小题2】The word “Canberra”means__.

A．the largest city

B．a beautiful man—made lake

C．the old capital city

D．a place for friends to get together

【小题3】Canberra Flower Festival is a festival __.

A．ride lakes

B．visit Universities

C．welcome the spring

D．walk around the lake

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Many people like traveling during their vacation. They go to mountains, seaside, or forests. Some people like history so they like to visit old castles  (城堡), museums and monuments  (纪念, 碑). In many foreign countries, the travel agent (旅行社) can help you plan your holiday. You can tell the travel agent what kind of holiday you like, how much money you want to spend, and the travel agent will give you a lot of information about where to go, how to get there, where to stay, and what kind of activities you can do there. One of the holidays is called "package holiday". That is, you just pay the money, and the travel agent will plan everything for you, the ticket for the train or plane, the hotel, the activities, etc.
【小题1】Package holiday means                     

A．you have a package with you when you travel

B．you can travel everywhere and stop where you want

C．you pay your money and you don't have to think about anything at all

D．you travel with nothing

【小题2】Some people like to visit old castles because they like         

A．fresh air

B．history

C．camping

D．traveling

【小题3】        can help you plan your holiday.

A．Your family

B．Many people

C．Nobody

D．Travel agent

【小题4】Package holiday is         

A．cheap

B．expensive

C．boring

D．easy

【小题5】If you plan to go, on a package holiday, you should tell the travel agent   

A．how much money you want to spend

B．how the weather is

C．what kind of holiday you like

D．both A and C