2192.No one know s how many Aborigines lived in Australia,maybe(1)
300,000 and 3 million.Just over 200 years ago,they made (2)
100% of the population,but today only a little over 1%.Then foreign settlers started to arrive,(3)
(bring) with them new diseases(4)
killed many Aborigines and seizing the land.The Aborigines did not believe in owning (5)
(possess) or land and they could not understand(6)
settlers could take land as their own.Whenever the Aborigines defended their rights,they were killed.Education (7)
(intend) for white settlers only.And until very recently,no school lessons were held in languages other than English.Thus Aboriginal children could not understand the lessons.(8)
the settlers generally treat each other well,they,particularly the police,treated the Aborigines (9)
(bad).A quarter of the people who have died in police stations and prisons have been Aborigines .In 1960 they were made (10)
(citizen) of Australia,53,000 years after arriving in the country.
2197.Complete the following passage with the proper forms of the expressions in Exercise I. If you're looking to plan your next family holiday,why not consider coming to Australia?Australia boasts(以……為豪) a diverse selection of experiences and attractions which will (1)
.From stunning beaches and rainforests to wildlife habitats and theme parks,there is always something for everyone to enjoy. Mornington Peninsula is (2)
.You can create lifelong memories with your family and indulge in sun-kissed holidays along the bayside beaches,the fresh air,(3)
and soaking up(盡情感受)the relaxed outdoor lifestyle.You can also have your kids take a tour of the summer carnivals at Rye and Rosebud,or have them wander through Australia's oldest and most famous hedge maze(樹籬迷宮)—the Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens.But be careful not to go there during the peak season,unless you want to (4)
. With nature all around,there are also plenty of activities and places to (5)
.Discover both water and land creatures(6)
with wetlands visits and conservation area explorjye.aiions.At Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park,visitors(7)
feed kangaroos in a beautiful bushland setting,and get up close with koalas.Alternatively,you can also visit the Enchanted Adventure Garden,an award-winning natural fun park just an hour from Melbourne.