Oz and Aussies

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    • 'Morning, 'Afternoon, 'Evening, 

     

    where are Aussies from?

    Fascinating country, like all the ones where English is spoken; wherever they are, they make you feel at home.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    But we also feel such a strong attraction by the origins of these countries, we wonder what  they were like before speaking English and what there can be preserved, protected.   

    That's why you have here some material about places in Aussie we would like you to comment.

    If you have photographs of the "civilized" Australia, you can upload them in the Gallery with a comment and a message here.  

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Have you ever visited Aussie? When did you go there? What are your memories of your experience? What have you enjoyed most?

    Let us know, it will be a pleasure reading you.  Do not forget to consult the Archive to find articles that interest you and upload a comment even there.

    Enjoy your English.

     

    Anna - Coordinator

    Source: Speak Up, January 2010

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    In Australia there are more than 9.700 protected areas: they have a total extension of at least 103 million hectares, this corresponds to 13,4% of the area of the country.
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    Australia is the land of the pouched mammals .The best known Australian animal is the Kangaroo. It's quite easy to see them in the wild, but don't forget Kangaroos are most active after dusk and there are usually sleeping during the day. The Koala is another recognised symbol of Australia. It's difficult to take pictures because they sleep 20 hours a day.
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    Melbourne is the second, largest city in Australia. It is the capital of the Australian State Victoria. Melbourne has been called twice " the world most liveable city" in a survey by "the economist" on the basis of it's climate, cost of living culture, crime rates, health care. Melbourne is home to some of Australia's biggest sports events including: the Australian Formula one Gran Prix, the Australian Tennis Open, the Melbourne Cup horse races and the AFL Gran Final. Melbourne hosted Olympic Games in 1956 as well as the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
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    Throw the boomerang, dancing around the fire with sticks, that's what lots of tourists expect to see in Australia. Thanks to movies and books we have romantic imaginations about ancien aboriginal civilisation.
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