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1. There are many famous places in Australia. Name one. Tell us a little about that landmark or place.
2. In sports, music, TV and movies there are many Australians who are famous in Japan and around the world. Name one. Tell us about where they are from, how they became famous and why they are popular.
3. Have you ever been to Australia? If yes, was it a good experience? Why? If no, where in Australia would you like to go and what would you like to do?
4. Tell us one way in which life in Australia is better than life in Japan.
5. Tell us one way in which life in Australia is more problematic than life in Japan.
6. If you were given the opportunity to live in, study in or retire to Australia, would you go? Why?

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Question 1

I have some cousins and other family who live in Queensland, Australia. My family went to visit them when I was about 10 years old. I do not remember a lot of things, but I have strong memories of a giant pineapple. It is a building that you can go inside and go to the top to see the surrounding view.

Question 2

I think Australia has many famous swimmers. I remember Ian Thorpe vividly and I remember him winning many olympic medals.

Question 3

Yes, I enjoyed my visit there very much. But as Australia is New Zealand's main rival (friendly), I should be ashamed to admit that in public (I am joking - Australia and New Zealand are like brothers). New Zealander's have a phrase about Australia: "Australia is a great country, it is a shame that there are so many Australians living there".

Question 4

Australia is a more mixed society where people are more friendly and laid back. Japan has many good points too, but it is a very busy country.

Question 5

There are so many dangerous creatures that can kill you!

Question 6

I would like to retire in Sydney. My favorite rugby league team plays there and I would like to watch their games live.

Tough Vocabulary

- English -	- Japanese -
surrounding view	周辺の景色
vividly	まざまざと
main rival	主なライバル
ashamed to admit	認めることを恥ずかしい
laid back	のんびりした