Unit 1 G1day Australia2

Apuntes

• Subtopic: Greetings in Australia G’day! (= Good day) [gə'daɪ] is how Australians say hello. It's similar to saying "Guten Tag," "Hallo," or "Hi" in German. • Subtopic: Station 1 - Just Me and My Backpack A youth hostel ['ju:θ ,hɒstl] is an inexpensive place for young people to stay. The surface of the lake gleams ['gli:m] in the sun, and the roof of the Sydney Opera House resembles ['klʌstə] a cluster of seashells ['si:ʃel]. Be careful with false friends: to overhear [ˌəʊvə'hɪə] means to eavesdrop, not to ignore. An owner ['əʊnə] is someone who possesses something, and the hostel had a roof terrace ['terəs]. When in Australia, be cautious of snakes [sneɪk] and remember the importance of word stress. An air ambulance is a Rettungshubschrauber, and a satellite ['sætəlaɪt] is a Satellit. Never go off into the outback alone [ɒn wʌnz 'əʊn]. Bushwalking ['bʊʃ,wɔ:kɪŋ] is popular, but be aware of box jellyfish ['bɒks ,dʒelifɪʃ], also known as marine stingers. Some beaches are netted to protect swimmers. Look at the sun; it isn’t likely [bi 'laɪkli] to rain today. However, be cautious of rip currents ['rɪp ,kʌrənt], which can sweep you out to sea. Comforting ['kʌmfətɪŋ] words can h...