1、French wines and cookingIndian danceBritish reservePeople often associate a country with some famous aspects of its culture.Rare animalsduckbillKoala bearKoala bearKangarooAboriginesbeautiful sceneryThe Sydney Opera House1、澳大利亚是世界上唯一覆盖整个大陆的国家，从北到南距离为3220公里，从东到西3860 公里；面积大体相当于美国（阿拉斯加除外）2、如今人口1800万，大多
2、数人生活在沿海六大城市里；三分之二的国土是干旱的沙漠；首都堪培拉，最大城市为悉尼；3、澳大利亚非常富裕，出产金属。宝石。煤。谷物。肉和酒，还有世界上最大的铁矿；绵羊占世界的六分之一，羊毛产量几乎达世界的三分之一。Australia is the only country in the world which covers an entire continent.Form north to south the distance is 3,220 km.Form east to West the distance is 3,860 km.In area,it is about the sane s
3、ize as the USA(without Alaska).Today the population is 18 million.Most of People live in the six major cities around the coast.Two thirds of the country is dry desert.Canberra is the capital.The largest city is Sydney.Australia is an extremely rich country.It produces metals,precious stone,coal,grai
4、n,meat and wine,and it has the biggest Iron mine in the world.It has about one sixth of the worlds sheep and produces almost one third of its wool.Australia is a sporting nation.Part I:(1-3)Why is Australia a sporting nation?Australians love of sport.Australians devotion to sport.The perfect weather
5、 conditions for sport.They talk about sport all the time.Some actually do sports,the rest watch it live or on TV.The climate is mild,neither too hot nor too cold.SportExamplesWhy popularWater sportswimmingsurfingmost of the population live near the coast the sun shines most of the time a long coastl
6、ine full of beaches;a two-day weekend to enjoy the outdoorsPart II:(4-7)popular sportsBall gamestennis cricket rugby soccerAustralian rules football well-equipped facilitiesafter-school lessons are given encouragement from parents and teachersPart III:ConclusionAustralia is a sporting nation.Australia is among the winning nations in most international competitions.Time for our project.HomeworkWork in groups,make a presentation and finish it within 3 days.
