Australia day

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2,3

Down Under

By the end of today's lesson you will ...

- have learnt new facts about Australia

- have found out more about Aboriginals

- have worked on your watching and speaking skills

- be able to talk about Australian history and culture

What comes to your mind when you think about Australia?

What do you think about when you hear 'Australia day'?

What was the name of the first captain who came to Australia in 1770?

1. Andrew James
2. Arthur Philip
3. James Cook
4. Philip Crook

On which day did Captain Arthur Philip start the new colony?

1. 28 April
2. 26 January
3. 5 May
4. 20 February

The British were the first people who lived in Australia.

1. True
2. False

Which of the following is NOT another name for Australia day?

1. Day of mourning
2. Invasion day
3. Survival day
4. Day of loss

Why is Australia day also called 'Mourning day'?

What do you think about Australia day after everything you heard?

Speaking 

• Choose a subject that is closely related to Australia 
• In duos prepare your subject for about 5 minutes. 
• Look for information online if necessary. 
• Write down a maximum of five key words that you can use during your talk.
• Present your subject to the rest of the class. 
• Try to talk for 3 minutes.