Australia is the greatest island in the world. It is to the south of the equator. So when it is summer in our country, it is cold winter in Australia.

Australia is big, but the population there is thin. The population is the same as that of Shanghai, a city of China. Australia is a young, diverse nation and the Australian people come from many different countries.

Australia has many, many sheep. After a short drive from town, you will see sheep around you. You can also find a kangaroo which has a “bag” below its chest. The mother kangaroo keeps its babies in the “bag”.

Australia is considered to be a relaxed, informal society. When greeting others, students and young people usually say “Hello” or “Hi”. Sometimes they say “How’s it going?” or “G day”. In more formal (正式的) situations they usually shake hands the first time they meet. “Good morning”, “Good afternoon” or “Pleased to meet you” are formal greetings. English is Australia’s national language.

1.Australia is the greatest island in the world. The word “island” means _______.

A. 国家 B. 城市 C. 山脉 D. 岛屿

2.Australia has the same population as _______.

A. Shanghai B. China C. Beijing D. Japan

3.When it is summer in Australia, it is _______ in China.

A. spring B. autumn C. winter D. summer

4.When Australian people meet for the first time, they will _______.

A. kiss each other B. hug (拥抱) each other

C. nod to each other D. shake hands

5.Which statement is RIGHT according to the passage?

A. Australia has a large population.

B. A kangaroo is a kind of sheep in Australia.

C. Young people sometimes say “How’s it going?” or “G day” to greet others.

D. When you drive in Australia, you can see many horses.

The Greens are the Whites’ neighbours. Mr. Green’s name is Jack. But when his neighbours talk about him, they all call him “Mr. Going-to-do.” Do you know why? Mr. Green always says he is going to do something, but he never does it.

Every Saturday Mr. Green goes to the Whites’ back door and talks to Mr. White. He always says he is going to do something.

“I’m going to clean my house today,” he says, or “I’m going to wash my car tomorrow.” Or “These trees in front of my house are too big, I’m going to cut them down next week.”

Mr. White usually says.” Are you, Jack?” He knows his neighbour is not going to clean his house, or wash his car, or cut down any tree. Then he says,” Well, sorry, Jack, I’m going to do some work in the house.” And he does.

Mr. and Mrs. White often say to their child Dick, “Are you going to do something? Then you do it. Don’t be another Mr. Going-to-do.”

1.Mr. Green and Mr. White

A. are good friends B. live in the same house

C. are neighbours D. are workmates

2.Mr. Green’s neighbours .

A. like him very much B. don’t like him

C. doesn’t like him D. don’t talk with him

3.They all call Jack“Mr Going-to-do”because .

A. he always says he is going to do something, but he never does it

B. he always says he is going to do something, then he does it

C. he always says he is never going to do anything

D. he never says he is going to do something

4.Mr. Green often

A. cleans his house and washes his car

B. cuts the trees in front of his house

C. talks to Mr. White and he says he is going to do something

D. helps Mr. White clean the house and wash the car

5.Mr. and Mrs. White ask their child .

A. to help them do some cleaning B. to help Jack do some washing

C. never to be another Mr. Going-to-do D. to be another Mr. Going-to-do

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