Australia

I have compiled a set of multiple choice questions, some are easy, some are hard and others you may be able to work out. Remember the answers are ‘slang’ answers and not literal answers. E.g – “A Salmon” is NOT a fish, but a $20 note because of its colour.

Good luck!

1. ; ; ;When something is called ‘classic’ it means that the thing is ?

A) ; ; ; old
B) ; ; ;excellent
C) ; ; ;an antique
D) ; ; ;holy

2. ; ; ;What is dosh?

A) ; ; ;food
B) ; ; ;drink
C) ; ; ;tickets
D) ; ; ;money

3. ; ; ;What is a sambo?

A) ; ; ;A sandwich
B) ; ; ;Rhyming slang for ammo
C) ; ; ;A type of dance
D) ; ; ;A type of drink

4. ; ; ;What does Munga mean?

A) ; ; ;A type of Japanese comic
B) ; ; ;A type of ninja
C) ; ; ;Food
D) ; ; ;A person with not a lot of money

5. ; ; ;What is a shock jock?

A) ; ; ;A sportsperson who is obscene
B) ; ; ;A jockey who is very bad at racing
C) ; ; ;A radio host who sensationalises news
D) ; ; ;None of the above

6. ; ; ;‘Get a wriggle on’ means to?

A) ; ; ;Have a dance
B) ; ; ;Hurry up
C) ; ; ;Get a job
D) ; ; ;Buy a pet

7. ; ; ;A ‘fang artist is a?’

A) ; ; ;A big eater
B) ; ; ;A faster driver
C) ; ; ;A person that draws fangs
D) ; ; ;A cheater

8. ; ; ;If something is the ‘cat’s pyjamas it is?’

A) ; ; ;Very dirty
B) ; ; ;Very bad
C) ; ; ;Very clean
D) ; ; ;Very good

9. ; ; ;What is a ‘lug’?

A) ; ; ;A type of insect
B) ; ; ;The ear
C) ; ; ;A bag
D) ; ; ;Heavy machinery

10. ; ; ;What is a jacko?

A) ; ; ;Another name for a farmer.
B) ; ; ;A good friend
C) ; ; ;A kookaburra
D) ; ; ;A kangaroo

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Answers:
1 – B. 2 – D. 3 – A. 4 – C. 5 – C. 6 – B. 7 – A. 8 – D. 9 – B. 10 – C

0 – 4
I’m sorry. You need to keep your ear to the ground and pay more attention. Most of the slang you’re hearing is flying right over ya.

5 – 7
All in all a good job. There is room for improvement but one could safely say you would understand most of the slang you hear.

8 – 10
Genius! A champion of your trade. You’re not someone that just understands slang but you probably create a lot of it yourself. Well done!

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Sydney has a great range of events and festivities throughout the year. Here are some:

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January – Sydney Festival

The Sydney festival showcases a great variety of local and international talent in the areas art, music and theatre. It’s shown at a variety of venues across the city.

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February –Tropfest

The world’s largest short film festival. Watch up and coming talent from across Australia on a big outdoor screen.

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March/April – The Royal Easter Show

Enjoy a traditional Easter farm show over 12 days.

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May – Australian Fashion Week

Fashion shows by leading Australian designers and renowned international guests.

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June – Sydney Film Festival

Two weeks of movies from filmmakers all across the world.

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July – The Good Food and Wine Show

Here there are over three hundred vendors offering food and wine samples, plus live cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs and much more.

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August – City to Surf

This is where around 50,000 people run from Hyde park to Bondi Beach. Or you can walk. The distance is 14 Km’s.

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September – Darling Harbour Latin Festival

Spanish and Latin American festival.

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October – Bathurst 1000

A 1000 Km race for touring cars featuring all the top racing companies. Since the 70’s a great rivalry has developed between Holden and Ford.

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November – Sculpture by the Sea

A sculpture exhibition along the coast walk from Bondi to Bronte spread over 10 days.

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December – New Year’s Eve

Sydney hosts one of the worlds most extravagant and spectacular firework displays in the world.

Cockroach racing in Brisbane on Australia Day is a testament to the idea that Australians will gamble on just about anything and that yes, we love our sport. For all the flag waving patriots out there singing anthems, there is also another perhaps rarer individual who barracks with just as much zeal – the cockroach enthusiast. “If you can’t beat them, race them,” seems to be the motto behind the success of this sporting event.

The tradition began in 1982 after two blokes in a pub argued for hours on who had the faster roach. There was no way to settle this argument other then have them compete…and since then cockroach racing has never looked back. But the irony is not lost on the people and so it seems fitting that a cockroach race should be performed on Australia day. Also, a great plaque is also dedicated to a famous roach called Destructo who had once raced with such vigour and determination that the people decided to put him up on a wall. Some have argued that the cockroach, whilst ugly, detestable and extremely annoying should still be given the chance ‘to have some of the lime light’…at least one day of the year.