Question

Canberra is the capital city of Australia. It is a modern and lively city that has a population of more than 345,000.Canberra is the eighth largest city in Australia. In 1911, the government chose a place to build the new capital. It was between Sydney and Melbourne, the two largest cities. In 1927, the city was founded. It became the capital and was named Canberra. "Canberra" means "a place for friends to get together." Canberra is a beautiful city with trees and flowers everywhere. There's a Flower Festival in September each year there. People can enjoy all kinds of beautiful flowers and welcome the spring to arrive. A man -made lake, Burley Griffin is in the center of the city. In Canberra, the National Library is a famous place of interest which is the largest one in Australia. There're also many famous universities like the University of Canberra.

任务2：阅读短文（B），根据英文释义及首字母提示拼写单词。

f1. to build or start building something large

e2. here and there or at every place

任务3：阅读短文（B），完成同义句转换，每空一词。

In 1911, the government chose a place to build the new capital.

In 1911, a place 3. 4. to build the new capital by the government.

任务 4: 根据短文（B）内容回答问题。

When was Canberra founded to be a capital?

5.

What is the population of Canberra?

6.

Is there a Flower Festival in autumn each year in Canberra?

7.

Answer 1