Practice IELTS

Exercise - 127

Question: 1 Australia is roughly the same ....... as the United States with less than a tenth of the people.

Correct Answer : 1 [size]

Notes: Australia is roughly the same size as the United States with less than a tenth of the people.

Question: 2 In a 2003 survey conducted by the United Nations, Australia came in fourth among the best ....... in the world to live based on based on income, education and life expectancy.

Correct Answer : 2 [countries]

Notes: In a 2003 survey conducted by the United Nations, Australia came in fourth among the best countries in the world to live based on based on income, education and life expectancy.

Question: 3 Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere, so the ....... are opposite of those in the Northern Hemisphere.

Correct Answer : 3 [seasons]

Notes: Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons are opposite of those in the Northern Hemisphere.

Question: 4 Melbourne is Australia's second largest town and was recently ....... the best city in the world in which to live.

Correct Answer : 4 [voted]

Notes: Melbourne is Australia's second largest town and was recently voted the best city in the world in which to live.

Question: 5 Adelaide is ....... in Southern Australia and is the quintessential picture of charm with its colonial architecture.

Correct Answer : 5 [located]

Notes: Adelaide is located in Southern Australia and is the quintessential picture of charm with its colonial architecture.

Question: 6 Perth is the most westerntown of Australia and holds the ....... of having more sun filled hours than most of Australia's other capital cities.

Correct Answer : 6 [distinction]

Notes: Perth is the most westerntown of Australia and holds the distinction of having more sun filled hours than most of Australia's other capital cities.

Question: 7 Perth offers an eclectic ....... within the breathtaking backdrop of grassy parks, towering palm trees and endless waterways.

Correct Answer : 7 [lifestyle]

Notes: Perth offers an eclectic lifestyle within the breathtaking backdrop of grassy parks, towering palm trees and endless waterways.

Question: 8 If you're looking for a spectacular ....... of life in a diverse country then Australia is well worth serious consideration.

Correct Answer : 8 [quality]

Notes: If you're looking for a spectacular quality of life in a diverse country then Australia is well worth serious consideration.

Question: 9 Whether you ....... in the fast pace of big city life or crave the tranquility of the desert, Australia is such a diverse country that you're likely to find exactly what you are seeking.

Correct Answer : 9 [thrive]

Notes: Whether you thrive in the fast pace of big city life or crave the tranquility of the desert, Australia is such a diverse country that you're likely to find exactly what you are seeking.

Question: 10 In a world that is often turned upside down with ......., Australia still paints a picture of tranquility, a laidback lifestyle and a "can-do" attitude.

Correct Answer : 10 [turmoil]

Notes: In a world that is often turned upside down with turmoil, Australia still paints a picture of tranquility, a laidback lifestyle and a "can-do" attitude.