Canberra is the capital of Austrlia. It is a modern and lively city with a pupulation of over 345,000.

History Canberra is the eighth largest city in Australia It is 238 km from Sydney and 507 km from Melboume. Melbourne was once the capital of Australia. Sydney people also wanted to make their city the capital. It was difficult for the govement to make the decision. Then n 1911, the government chose a pl.ace to build the new apital. It w.as between Sydney and Melbourne, the two Argest cities in Australia. Jt took more than 14 years to build the city, In 1927, the city was set up.It became the apital and was named Canberra. “Canberra” means “a place for friends to get together”.

 

Cutture Canberra is a beautiful city with trees and  flowers everywhere. There’s a Flower Festival in Septem ber each year. People can enjoy aii kinds of beautiful flowers and welcome the spring to amve. A man-made lake –Lake Burley Griffin is in the centerof the city, It’s about 25 km fong. People like to ride bikes, walk or run around the lake. In Canberra, there’re many famous universities like the Australian Nationa/ University and the University of Canberra. The National Library and the National Museum of Australia are also famous places that people like to visit.

小题1: How far is Canberra from Sydneyt?

A．25 knL

B．238 km.

C．345 km. .

D．507 km.

小题2:Tboword “Canbena  means ______.

A．the largest city	B．beautiful man-made lake
C．the old capital city	D．a place for friends to get together

小题3:  Canberra Flower Festival is a festival to        .

A．ride bikes	B．visit universities
C．welcome the spring	D． walk around the lake .