Homestay English Book

Homestay English

Preparing for Adelaide

Douglas Perkins & Adam Pearson & Meghan SaharaMay 3, 2017Maps

Australia QuizWhat is the largest city in Australia?

Guess:____________________ Answer:____________________What is Australias national bird? It is large and cant fly.

Guess:____________________ Answer:____________________This Australian dessert is sponge cake with chocolate sauce and coconut.

Guess:____________________ Answer:____________________What is the capital of Australia?

Guess:____________________ Answer:____________________What is the most popular sport in Australia?

Guess:____________________ Answer:____________________How many people live in Australia?

Guess:____________________ Answer:____________________Whats the name of the big rock in central Australia?

Guess:____________________ Answer:____________________What country did Australia use to belong to?

Guess:____________________ Answer:____________________Whats the most famous building in Sydney?

Guess:____________________ Answer:____________________What do koalas eat?

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Self-introductions

Here is an example self-introduction. Read it aloud.

Hi, nice to meet you.

My name is Jennifer Smith. Please call me Jenny.

Im from Toronto, Canada.

This is my first time visiting Springfield.

Im fifteen years old.

Im a ninth grader at Central High School.

At school, Im in the orchestra. I play the bass.

My hobbies are listening to music and drinking tea.

I have two sisters, Mary and Kelly, and a dog, Spot.

Im looking forward to getting to you know.

Change the above self-introduction so that its true for you. Say it aloud to a classmate.

ChoresWhat are some household chores you normally do at home?

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What are some household chores you would like to do together with your host family?

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For example: washing the dishes, cooking dinner, cleaning your room, setting the table, vacuuming.Getting to Know You Activities

What are some activities you can do together with your host family?

do chores

origami

look at Japan pictures

card games

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Money

Australian money comes in dollars ($) and cents (c). One dollar is one hundred cents.

$100

$50

$20

$10

$5

$2

$1

50c

20c

10c

5c

Cost of Living

Date:

$1 =

How much do you think each item costs in Australia? See Numbeo for more data.

Item

Guess

Answer

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Bottled water (from vending machine)

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2.

Bottled soda (from vending machine)

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3.

Big Mac Value Meal (from McDonalds)

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12 eggs

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Cappuccino

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Train ticket

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Movie ticket

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Jeans (Levis 501)

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Australian English

Match the Australian words and phrases with their North American equivalents.

North American term

Australian term

1.

restroom

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A.

flat

2.

kangaroo

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B.

Crikey!

3.

the real thing

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C.

lavatory

4.

breakfast

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D.

Gday mate.

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chocolate

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E.

chokkie

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parking lot

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F.

Good on ya!

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pen

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G.

biro

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apartment

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H.

true blue

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Wow!

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I.

Roo

10.

Hello.

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J.

car park

11.

How are you?

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K.

brekkie

12.

Well done!

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L.

How ya going?

Example Conversation

Lex:

Gday mate! How ya going? How was your weekend?

David:

Gday. Yeah, my weekend was heaps good. I went to the beach and had a barbecue with my mates. It was a true blue weekend.

Lex:

Sounds great! How was the beach?

David:

The beach was fully sick! Fair dinkum, I caught five waves and then took a break. But crikey! I was nearly bitten by a shark!

Lex:

Strewth mate! Are you okay? I wished I had come with you, but now Im glad I didnt. Im afraid of sharks.

David:

True blue! Next time see you later!

Lex:

Bye!

Top 10 Australian Gifts

According to Weekend Notes, here are the top ten Australian gifts.

1.

Boomerang.

6.

Didgeridoo. A musical instrument.

2.

Tim Tams. Delicious cookies.

7.

Oroton. A designer bag.

3.

Lamingtons. A sponge cake.

8.

Truffle honey.

4.

Kangaroo leather.

9.

Wallabies jersey. A rugby jersey.

5.

UGG boots. Made of sheepskin.

10.

Cricket ball.

Match the below pictures with the above words.

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Reading Shopping Mall Maps

Look at the map of the Adelaide Central Market on the following page. Answer the questions.

What number is Zedz Caf?

What number is The Olive Tree?

What is the name of shop WR5?

What is the name of shop 52?

How many seafood shops are there?

How many flower shops are there?

What shop is next to the Zuma Caf?

What shop is in the SE corner of the market?

Where can you buy some good mushrooms?

What is in the center of the market?

Tourist Introduction Videos

In your free time, take a look at one or more of these short videos about Adelaide.

Adelaide - A City In Motion. https://youtu.be/jcC4RZTVKsY

Visit Stunning South Australia. https://youtu.be/uQSTmaMVewg

Adelaide Vacation Travel Guide. https://youtu.be/kf3_U0MLs9A

Top Adelaide Attractions to Experience on a City Break. https://youtu.be/ELmR-8OxN0k

Weather

What month is the coldest?

What months are the warmest?

When does it rain the most?

Which is colder in winter, Adelaide or Tokyo?

Things to Try

Think of some goals for yourself. What are some things you want to try in Australia?

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I want to try eating

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I want to see a

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I want to do

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I want to buy

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