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Explore Melbourne! Reading and listening fun for grade 6.

Read the text. (Pročitaj pažljivo tekst.) A holiday in Melbourne, AustraliaAre you planning a holiday? Then why not visit Melbourne, Australia? Melbourne is the second biggest city in Australia. It’s a cosmopolitan city full of history and heritage.There are lots of things to see and do in Melbourne. You can admire modern works of art at the National Gallery of Victoria or learn about the history of Australia at the Melbourne Museum. You can also see films from around the world at the Melbourne Film Festival. It takes place every summer and attracts more than 200,000 people.For those interested in nature, Melbourne has got lots to offer. Melbourne Zoo is the oldest in Australia and has got more than 300 animal species. Just outsidethe city, in Grampians National Park, you can see Australian animals like the kangaroo and koala, in the wild. And at Melbourne Aquarium, next to the river Yarra, you can see many rare fish and aquatic animals. With thousands of people of different nationalities living in Melbourne, you can try food from all over the world. Melbourne is famous for its Italian, Greek and Asian restaurants. Also, make sure you try the national dish of Australia – the delicious meat pie.Melbourne is an exciting city with many attractions. It’s the perfect destination for a sightseeing holiday. Read the text again and match. (Pročitaj tekst ponovo i poveži.) see works of art National Gallery of Victoria learn about the history of Australia Melbourne Museum watch films from around the world Melbourne Film Festival see many animal species Melbourne Zoo see koalas and kangaroos in the wild Grampians National Park see rare fish and aquatic animals Melbourne Aquarium Melbourne is not the biggest city in Australia. yes no Melbourne Zoo is not the oldest in Australia. yes no There is a river flowing through the city. no yes Melbourne is famous for Italian, Greek and African restaurants. no yes The national dish of Australia is a meat pie. yes no Click on the link and listen to the dialogues. Choose the correct answer A, B or C.(Klikni na plavu poveznicu i poslušaj kratke razgovore. Tijekom slušanja klikni na točan odgovor A, B ili C.) What's the weather like today? rainy snowing windy 2. What's the temperature in Athens today? 34°C -34°C 30°C 3. What's her favourite means of transport? bus train car 4. What's his favourite season? autumn summer winter 5. Where's he from? England New Zealand Australia 6. How far is the train station? 2 km 4 km 14 km