On 29th January we had a video conference with an Australian teacher to ask him about Covid-19 crisis in Australia but also the Australia day which is the national day of Australia. Cyrus is an Australian teacher in highschool. He teaches geography and English ...
How is Australia Day celebrated ? Is it like Thanksgiving in the U.S.A. ?
No, it is not really celebrated like Thanksgiving because Australian people don't eat a lot but they drink beverages and there is often a huge barbecue with free sausages so it's very friendly. Australia day is also a historic moment because it's like "invasion day" when English people raised their flag on the Australian soil.
How do Australian people live the Covid-19 crisis ?
Australian people live very well the crisis and also it is very important because our restaurants are open we don't have to wear the mask so we are free !
What is the most famous sport in Australia ?
The cricket is a very popular sport in Australia. There is also rugby (our team's name is "Queen land")and even if it is a cliché there is surfing ...
How many Aborigines are there in Australia ?
There are around 23 million people in Australia and around 6,9 million aborigines. They represent 3% of the Australian population !
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