11. Australia is politically divided into _____ states and _____ territories.
A. four/three B. five/two
C. six/three D. six/two
12. Australia is a nation of immigrants because the overwhelming majority of
the Australian population are ______.
A. white
B. middle class people
C. tourists from other countries
D. immigrants or their descendants
13. Why is Australia's New South Wales called the premier state?
A. Because it was the first colony established by Britain in 1788.
B. Because it is the biggest state in Australia.
C. Because it is the most important state in Australia.
D. Because it has the largest population in Australia.
14. The only city on the western coast which has a population of more than
one million is ______.
A. Darwin B. Perth
C. the Gold Coast D. Brisbane
15. The Great Barrier Reef is included on the World Heritage list because___.
A. it has the most beautiful seascape in the world
B. it has the greatest number of islands in the world
C. it has the most diverse and complex marine life in the world
D. it has the longest coast in the world
16. Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, is internationally known for
its ______.
A. wine B. beautiful scenery
C. valuable minerals D. arts festival
17. Western Australia is the biggest Australian state, but its population is
only ______ of the country's population.
A. 9% B. 10%
C. 11% D. 12%
18. Tasmania is an island which lies ______ of the Australian mainland.
A. north of the northeastern corner
B. south of the southeastern corner
C. east of the northeastern comer
D. west of the southeastern corner
19. Why is the southern area of the Northern Territory called the Red Centre
of Australia?
A. Because Uluru is located there.
B. Because it is extremely hot and dry.
C. Because it consists of miles and miles of red-sand desert and
mountain ranges.
D. Because it lies in the tropics.
20. Canberra, the capital of Australia, got its name from the word
"Canburry",which is an Aboriginal word meaning ______.
A. "meeting place" B. "beautiful garden"
C. "sacred site" D. "capital city"
1.B 2.D 3.C 4.B 5.A 6.D 7.D 8.B 9.B 10.D 11.D 12.D 13.A 14.B 15.C 16.D 17.A 18.B 19.C 20.A