Where to Stay in Canberra

Canberra has all sorts of accommodations in town. You can try a quaint bed and breakfast, a luxurious hotel, an apartment, a youth hostel or a campsite. It all depends on your style.

TASKS

I. I. Practice the pronunciation of the following proper names:

Canberra, Australia, Sydney, Melbourne, Australian, Commonwealth, Lake Burley Griffin, Captain James Cook Memorial, the National Carillon, the Black Mountain Tower, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, the National Zoo and Aquarium, the National Dinosaur Museum and Questacon, the National Science and Technology Centre, the Canberra Museum and Gallery, Lanyon and Tuggeranong Homesteads, Tuggeranong Valley, Mugga-Mugga in Symonston, Blundells' Cottage, Calthorpes' House, Llewellyn Hall, the Albert Hall, Canberra Repertory Society, the National Triangle.

II. Answer the following questions:

1. What city is the capital of Australia?

2. Where is Canberra located?

3. Is it usual for Australian cities to be an entirely planned city outside of any state?

4. What geometric motifs did the Griffins' plan feature?

5. What was the city's design heavily influenced by?

6. What city is the seat of the government of Australia?

7. Where is the Australian Army's officer corps trained?

8. Are the Parliament House, the High Court and the Royal Australian Mint open to the public?

9. What place is the site of the Captain James Cook Memorial?

10. What is a repository of local history and art of Canberra?

11. What do you know about Stonefest at the University of Canberra?

12. How often is the Canberra Nara Candle Festival held?

13. What are the Iconic buildings on the Canberra skyline?

14. What building is a symbol of Australian democracy?

15. What building is one of Australia's most iconic buildings?

16. What building is the official residence of Australia’s Governor General?

17. What organization does the International Flag Display colourfully acknowledge?

18. What was the red gravel central strip of ANZAC Parade originally made from?

19. What do the memorials on the Anglican Church of St John the Baptist walls commemorate?

20. Where can you explore the world in miniature?

III. Complete the following sentences:

1. The site of Canberra was selected for the location of the nation's capital in 1908 as …….

2. Following an international contest for the city's design, a blueprint by …….

3. The growth and development of Canberra were hindered by …….

4. The national capital emerged as a thriving city after World War II …….

5. As the seat of the government of Australia, Canberra is the site of …….

6. Canberra is also the location of many social and cultural institutions of national significance, such as …….

7. The ACT, like Washington, D.C. in the United States, is …….

8. Unlike Washington, however, the ACT has……..

9. As the city has a high proportion of public servants, the federal government contributes …….

10. As the seat of government, the unemployment rate is lower and …….

11. A copy of every book published in Australia is required by law …….

12. Canberra has many venues for live music and theatre …….

13. Canberra maintains sister-city relationships with …….

14. The Canberra city plan was conceived by …….

15. Art Deco architecture is well preserved in Canberra with …….

16. Home to the Parliament of Australia and meeting place of the nation, Parliament House is …….

17. Parliament House is a constant crowd-pleaser with …….

18. Events and activities conducted at Government House include …….

19. The High Court-National Gallery precinct is on the National Heritage List for …….

20. All Saints Church was erected in 1958 and is famous for …….

IV. Explain the meaning of the following word combinations and make up sentences of your own:

Explain

Highly detailed miniature buildings, magical landscaped gardens, detailed replicas, wood carving, objects of religious significance, essential communications facilities, high steepled church, living reminders, commemorative way, offset rows of flagpoles, impressive architecture, friendship-city relationships.