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　　People from Britain and Ireland first came to live in Australia in 1788. They brought different dialects (方言)of English with them. These different kinds of English began to mix and change. The newcomers soon began to speak with their own typical accent and vocabulary. More and more people came to Australia during the Gold Rush in the 19th and 20th centuries. Some came from Britain and Ireland; others came from non-English speaking countries. Australian English continued to grow and change.

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       Australian English has also been influenced by American English. During the Second World War, there were many American soldiers staying in Australia. More importantly, American television shows and music have been popular in Australia since the 1950s.

　　Australians use many words that other English speakers do not use. The famous Australian greeting, for example, is G’day! A native forest is called the bush and central Australia is called the outback. Many words were brought to Australia from Britain and Ireland. For example, mate means “friend”，and it is still used in Britain- Some of these words have changed in meaning. Some words have come from Australian original languages, many of which are names for animals, plants and places, like dingo and kangaroo.

　　Australian spelling comes from British spelling. In words like organise and realise, -ise is the expected and taught spelling method. In words like colour, favourite, -our is the normal, but nouns such as the Labor Party and Victor Harbor are spelled with -or. Program，on the other hand, is more common than programme.

　　There are also differences in the definition (定义)of words Australians use in different parts of the country. For example, football means “rugby，，in New South Wales and Queensland, but “Australian rules football” in everywhere else in Australia. In New South Wales, a swimming costume is called a cossie or swimmers, while in Queensland it is called togs and bathers in Victoria.

　　63. When did American English begin to have a great influence on Australian English?

　　A In l788. B. In the 1950s.

　　C. During World War II. D During the Gold Rush.

　　64. According to the passage, which of the following is spoken only by Australians?

　　A. Outback. B. Mate. C. Program. D. Rugby.

　　65. What can we conclude from the last paragraph?

　　A. Australians are fond of sports and games.

　　B. There arc different expressions about sports in Australia.

　　C. Australian rules football is the most popular sport in Australia.

　　D. The same word might have different meanings in different parts of Australia.

　　66. What might be the best title for the text?

　　A. The History of Australia.

　　B. The Birth of Australian English.

　　C. The Development of Australian English.

　　D. Different Kinds of English Across the World.

　　答案 63—66 BADC