First, the natural environment.
1.？ Should coastal cities be worried about typhoons?
Typhoons are called tropical storms here. When the impact is large, it may cause water and electricity cuts in some areas, but this situation is very rare, so don't worry too much.
2.？ What is the coldest temperature in winter?
Only Tasmania, Australia, snows in winter, and it will snow for a long time. Students going to Tasmania should prepare warm clothes in winter. In other cities, such as Sydney, the temperature can refer to Guangzhou, Melbourne and Adelaide, which is a little colder, with a minimum temperature of 4-7 degrees. You can refer to Shanghai or the cities in the Yangtze River Delta. Brisbane is very hot, which is equivalent to the climate in Hainan.
Isn't the municipal government heating in winter?
If you live in a host family, the host family always keeps warm by itself. If you live in an apartment, it is usually heated by central air conditioning. If you don't feel warm enough, you can buy an electric heater (electric heater), and the price is about tens of Australian dollars.
4. Do you need to wear down jackets in winter in Sydney?
I don't think it's necessary. I think I still have to bring it. I should seldom wear it, but I seldom wear it. If you want to ski in the cities around Sydney, I think down jackets can still come in handy. You can prepare one.
5.？ Are there many mosquitoes in Australia?
Yes, there will be many flies and mosquitoes in summer in Australia, but they are not unbearable. You can't find it on campus or in air-conditioned rooms, but there will be more in the suburbs. Moreover, there are very high-quality mosquito repellent drugs in Australia, which last for a long time and the price is not high, so don't worry. Compared with China, there are many kinds of spiders in Australia, and the reserve of biological knowledge is relatively rich. Students who remember the article about spiders in Book 4 of New Concept English should know that spiders are beneficial insects and important friends of human beings. Spiders won't attack humans as long as they don't take the initiative to harm them. Besides insects, sometimes you may meet local animals in Australia. For example, if you live in the suburbs, you may meet kangaroos in your yard. This is a wonderful and interesting experience, and you can also experience the harmony between Australians and nature.
Second, the living environment
1.？ food
As a British colonial country, Australia's diet is similar to western food, and the traditional staple food is mainly western food. Patties, sandwiches and steaks are common Australian foods.
In addition to traditional western food, as a country surrounded by the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, seafood is naturally indispensable in Australia. If international students want to eat Chinese food, they can also go to Chinatown in the city, or Chinese supermarkets and Chinese restaurants.
Having said so much about Tao and Hua, what are the iconic "delicacies" in Australia?
①Vegemite
Everyone knows everything about Australia. Almost every local family needs it. It is usually spread on bread. It is nutritious and contains riboflavin, nicotinic acid and folic acid. It can be regarded as one of the most Australian foods. But a young lady who is enthusiastic about studying in Australia told me: it's not delicious at all! !
(You can secretly put it on the bread while the little cutie who goes to Australia with you doesn't know! ..... Of course, if you want to try it yourself, I I won't stop you. )
② kangaroo meat
Kangaroo meat is the most common and popular local product in Australia. Kangaroos are mostly wild, so the meat is relatively thin. It tastes a bit like beef. The fly in the ointment is that it tastes more sour than beef.
③ Lamington cake
Lamington is regarded as Australia's national cake. This small square sponge cake is first rolled in melted chocolate sauce and then wrapped in coconut milk. If it is more elegant, there is a layer of jam and cream in the middle. As afternoon tea with coffee or English black tea, it definitely complements each other.
④ Black Star Cake-Watermelon Cake
At the bottom and top, almond dacquoise is made of almond powder, with two layers of cream and a thick bright watermelon in the middle. Finally, fresh strawberries and grape jelly are used to decorate pistachios and dried roses. Pink tone, fresh watermelon and strawberry mixed with rich rose fragrance, really sweet and intoxicating ~
Step 2 transport
In Australia, overseas students can choose a variety of modes of transportation, among which public transportation is the main mode, such as bus, train, tram and ferry. These public transport have clear timetables, so you should remember to look at the time to avoid being late for the flight.
You can buy a transportation card by public transportation, which will be more favorable than the ordinary one-way ticket and suitable for students who commute every day. Buses in Australia don't stop at all stations. Only when you press the button will the driver stop at the next stop. This must be remembered!
If international students already have a driver's license in China, they can also consider driving to school in Australia. The driver's license can be used directly after being translated by the designated department of the local transportation bureau.
3. study abroad accommodation
When you first arrive in Australia, you must be concerned about accommodation. Generally speaking, there are three options for international students' accommodation: school dormitory, host family and renting a house by themselves.
Student apartment: It is more convenient and safe, and the cost is generally higher. Official website can apply, with a study room and a gym.
Host family: it can help students adapt to studying abroad as soon as possible. However, in fact, there are good and bad host families. If you choose this kind of accommodation, foreign students should learn to deal with host families and learn to communicate and adapt to each other.
Renting: the most economical. You can find a satisfactory house according to your own preferences and accommodation requirements. However, renting a house by yourself is risky, with many houses and complicated information, which requires careful screening and consideration by international students themselves.
4. Life after school
① Great Barrier Reef Diving (Queensland)
The colors of the Great Barrier Reef are ever-changing and impressive. You can dive to the bottom of the sea to see starfish and giant gorgonian corals, turtles and circling clown fish, and even dolphins, whales and all kinds of strange marine life pass by. Of course, you can also consider taking a diving card in your spare time!
② Hot air balloon experience (Canberra)
It is very exciting to climb slowly in a hot air balloon and get farther and farther away from the earth. Hot air poured into the inner membrane of the sphere, and the sphere began to rise rapidly. Looking out slowly, you can see the Parliament Building, the National War Memorial and the National Art Gallery with symmetrical design, as well as the Lake Burley Griffin as clear as a mirror. Flying with the wind, a three-hour journey will make you unforgettable for life.
③ Sydney Opera House (Sydney)
It is recognized as one of the ten wonders of the world in the 20th century. If you have a cultural complex, you can consider watching a performance in your spare time.