Exercise - 127

Question: 1 Australia is roughly the same ....... as the United States with less than a tenth of the people.

Correct Answer : 1 [size]

Notes: Australia is roughly the same size as the United States with less than a tenth of the people.

Question: 2 In a 2003 survey conducted the United Nations, Australia came in fourth among the best ....... in the world to live based on based on income, education and life expectancy.

Correct Answer : 2 [countries]

Notes: In a 2003 survey conducted the United Nations, Australia came in fourth among the best countries in the world to live based on based on income, education and life expectancy.

Question: 3 Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere, so the ....... are opposite of those in the Northern Hemisphere.

Correct Answer : 3 [seasons]

Notes: Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons are opposite of those in the Northern Hemisphere.

Question: 4 Melbourne is Australia's second largest town and was recently ....... the best city in the world in which to live.

Correct Answer : 4 [voted]

Notes: Melbourne is Australia's second largest town and was recently voted the best city in the world in which to live.

Question: 5 Adelaide is ....... in Southern Australia and is the quintessential picture of charm with its colonial architecture.

Correct Answer : 5 [located]

Notes: Adelaide is located in Southern Australia and is the quintessential picture of charm with its colonial architecture.

Question: 6 Perth is the most westerntown of Australia and holds the ....... of having more sun filled hours than most of Australia's other capital cities.

Correct Answer : 6 [distinction]

Notes: Perth is the most westerntown of Australia and holds the distinction of having more sun filled hours than most of Australia's other capital cities.

Question: 7 Perth offers an eclectic ....... within the breathtaking backdrop of grassy parks, towering palm trees and endless waterways.

Correct Answer : 7 [lifestyle]

Notes: Perth offers an eclectic lifestyle within the breathtaking backdrop of grassy parks, towering palm trees and endless waterways.

Question: 8 If you're looking for a spectacular ....... of life in a diverse country then Australia is well worth serious consideration.

Correct Answer : 8 [quality]

Notes: If you're looking for a spectacular quality of life in a diverse country then Australia is well worth serious consideration.

Question: 9 Whether you ....... in the fast pace of big city life or crave the tranquility of the desert, Australia is such a diverse country that you're likely to find exactly what you are seeking.

Correct Answer : 9 [thrive]

Notes: Whether you thrive in the fast pace of big city life or crave the tranquility of the desert, Australia is such a diverse country that you're likely to find exactly what you are seeking.

Question: 10 In a world that is often turned upside down with ......., Australia still paints a picture of tranquility, a laidback lifestyle and a "can-do" attitude.

Correct Answer : 10 [turmoil]

Notes: In a world that is often turned upside down with turmoil, Australia still paints a picture of tranquility, a laidback lifestyle and a "can-do" attitude.