【Exercises】
A.Read the following statements carefully and choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
1.The topography of Eastern Australia is marked by________.
A.uplands B.lowlands C.plateaus D.plains
2.The climate of Northern Australia is mainly influenced by________.
A.southeast trade wind B.west wind
C.east wind D.monsoon
3.The________part of Australia is the lowest.
A.western B.central C.southern D.eastern
4.________is the most populous Australian city.
A.Melbourne B.Sydney C.Brisbane D.Canberra
5.If there are any disputes arising out of the Australian constitution，the final power of decision rests with________.
A.the Prime Minister B.the British monarch
C.the Cabinet D.the High Court of Australia
6.________is NOT a duty of the Australian federal government.
A.Immigration B.Postal service
C.Education D.Customs and excise
7.The total length of primary and secondary school education in Australia is________.
A.11 years B.12 years C.10 years D.13 years
8.Most of Australia’s forests are in the________part of the country.
A.southeastern B.southern
C.Both A and B. D.Neither A nor B.
9.________is known to promote greater social equality.
A.The Coalition Party B.The Liberal Party
C.The Australian Labor Party D.The Social Democratic Party
10.________is the capital of Western Australia.
A.Adelaide B.Perth C.Sydney D.Melbourne
B.Read the following statements carefully and tell whether they are true or false.
（ ）1.Australia is among the least densely populated countries in the world.
（ ）2.Australia is a“country on the back of sheep”，so agriculture and the livestock industry are the most important parts of its economy.
（ ）3.The Australian government is formed in exactly the same way as the U.S.government.
（ ）4.The Australian constitution can be altered if half of the states agree to do so.
（ ）5.The governors for the six states of Australia are appointed by the Queen of Great Britain upon recommendation of the Governor⁃General.