Unit 3 A healthy life Learning about language课时作业

Ⅰ. 阅读理解

(2018·云南玉溪一中高二月考)Australia is largely a nation of immigrants，with one in four of Australia's 21 million population born overseas. But immigrants hoping to become Australian citizens will soon have to take a test examining their knowledge of the country's history and institutions.

While Australia prides itself on its multicultural background，the government wants newcomers to "integrate"(同化)more fully. From later this year，new immigrants will have to show an understanding of the English language. They will also be required to answer 20 questions from a list of 200. Anyone who gives fewer than 12 correct responses will not be accepted.

Immigrants will also have to accept what the government considers to be 10 important Australian values，including "mateship" and "giving people a fair go"．Other important Australian values are said to include tolerance，compassion，gender equality and freedom of speech.

The new citizenship application procedures are detailed in a 40­page booklet. It describes Australia as "a nation at ease with the world and itself" but says that newcomers are expected to respect its values. The booklet sums up "mateship" as voluntarily helping and receiving help from others，especially in difficult times. The immigration Minister said they aimed to achieve a balance between ethnic diversity and social stability，"particularly as we now draw people from so many different countries and so many different cultures"．

Critics have attacked the English language requirement，pointing out that many immigrants could not speak English when they arrived. But the minister said，"We are trying to encourage people to learn English，because we think that is the way they will achieve their dreams in Australia. "

1．What's new in Australia's immigration policy?

A．New immigrants will have to take a test.

B．New immigrants should speak perfect English.

C．New immigrants must bring enough money.