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Australia's unique and diverse cities are part of its appeal. Sydney , the largest urban area in Australia , is one of the continent's prime destinations. A picturesque port city, Sydney boasts top-notch tourist accommodations and state-of-the-art facilities. Almost as large, the business-oriented Melbourne is also a hit with travelers. Boasting breathtaking landscapes as well as excellent dining, nightlife, and parks, Melbourne is a must-see for any visitor. With its golden beaches for residents and vacationers alike, Brisbane on the east coast is the nation's playground.

The people of Australia are fond of sports and outdoor activities, so there are innumerable opportunities for sports enthusiasts here. By and large, Australians are extremely friendly. With the great number of tourists visiting each year, Australians are accustomed to welcoming foreigners to their land. With a good social security program and a reasonable cost of living, Australia continues to attract droves of fun-loving visitors and new immigrants.

Though located far from East Asia, Europe, and the Americas , Australia attracts and impresses all who visit. Travelers who have made the journey come away with a new spring in their step. Australia is a mix of old and new where the great grandchildren of European settlers dwell alongside descendants of people who have lived on the land since the dawn of time. With the government's involvement in numerous international cooperative agreements, the future is looking bright for this continent. Progressive, diligent, and generous, a relatively small number of Australians have made Australia a major player on the world stage.

──by Bruce Bagnell

單字

1. diverse a. 多樣的；不同的

2. picturesque a. 圖畫般的

3. top-notch a. 頂尖的，第一流的

4. accommodations n. 住宿膳食

5. state-of-the-art a. 最先進技術的

6. facility n. 設備，設施 （常用複數）

7. breathtaking a. 驚人的

8. must-see n. 非可不看的事物

9. innumerable a. 無數的

10. immigrant n.（外來）移民

11. dwell vi. 住，生活（於）

12. decendant n. 子孫，後裔

13. cooperative a. 合作的

14. progressive a. 進步的，先進的

片語:

1. A and B alike　　A 和 B

2. be fond of...　　喜歡……

3. droves of...　　一群……

4. come away　　離開
= leave

5. the dawn of time　　混沌初開之時
the dawn of civilization　　文明的開端

1. boast vt.（指物）以有……自豪 & vi.（人）自誇
boast of/about...　　自誇……
例: This restaurant boasts the most delicious Italian food in the country.
（該餐廳以供應全國最美味的義大利菜自豪。）
You should avoid boasting of your abilities and remain humble.
（你應該避免誇耀自己的能力，並保持謙虛。）

2. -oriented a. 以……為目的∕方向的
例: The city is very tourist-oriented in that accommodations are cheap and easy to find.
（這座城市以觀光為導向，因為住宿便宜又好找。）

3. by and large　　總的來說
= all in all
例: By and large, you shouldn't get so angry whenever we disagree on something.
（總的來說，每次我們意見不同時你不該就氣成那樣。）

4. be accustomed to N/V-ing
= be used to N/V-ing
習慣（做）……
例: She is accustomed to eating dinner at home alone.
（她習慣一個人在家吃晚餐。）

5. with a (new) spring in one's step　　
踩著愉快的步伐
例: Eric has been walking around with a new spring in his step ever since his girlfriend agreed to marry him
（自從女友答應嫁給他後，艾瑞克走到哪都踩著愉快的步伐。）

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