Different World Maps

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Different World Maps

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Susan: How surprising! Makoto, look at this map! In this map Japan is at the ①______of the world. I just didn't ②______that there could be other kinds of world maps, ③______from the one we usually see in the States.

Makoto: Well, Susan, I remember that I was rather ④______when I first saw an American map, because Japan was placed on one side and looked very ⑤______.

Directions, Hemispheres, and Seasons

Normal directionsUpside down directions

N⑥_____

WE E⑦_____

S⑧_____

Facts About Australia

Australia is the ⑬_____th largest country in the world. It is ⑭_____ times larger than Hokkaido.

The population of Australia is about ⑮______million. On the other hand, the population of Japan is about 127.5 million.

⑯What is the population density of Australia?()

a. 2 people per 1 m2

b. 2 people per 1 km2

c. 1 person per 2 m2

d. 1 person per 2 km2

⑰Which is the capital of Australia?()

a. Sydney

b. Brisbane

c. Canberra

d. Melbourne

Different Ways of Thinking

Every country wants to put itself towards the ⑱ (side / center). There are many kinds of maps in the world. Countries have different seasons. People think differently. All of this is called ⑲______.

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Questions 1~5

JTE: How surprising! Makoto, look at this map! In this map Japan is at the center of the world. I just didn't realize that there could be other kinds of world maps, different from the one we usually see in the States.

ALT: Well, Susan, I remember that I was rather shocked when I first saw an American map, because Japan was placed on one side and looked very unimportant.

Upside down Australia map WORKSHEET questions 1~8

ALT: First, let's start with states and territories. Remember, the directions are upside down. a, Western Australia, is the largest state of Australia. It's in the west, and Perth is located there.

JTE: Next, b, Tasmania, is a small island in the south.

ALT: Next, c, South Australia, is in the south and center of the country. Adelaide is located there.

JTE: Lastly, d, Victoria, is a small state in the south. Melbourne is located there.

ALT: Let's cover the cities and point of interest next. e, Brisbane is in the east and located in Queensland.

JTE: Next, f, Sydney, is located in New South Wales and is near by the sea.

ALT: Next, g, Canberra, is also in New South Wales, but it's not by the sea. It's south of Sydney.

JTE: Finally, h, Ayer's Rock is located in Northern Territory, right in the center of Australia.

Questions 13~17

ALT: Here are some facts about Australia. Australia is the 6th largest country in the world.

JTE: In fact, it is 92 times larger than Hokkaido.

ALT: The population of Japan is about 127.5 million.

JTE: On the other hand, the population of Australia is only about 20.5 million.

ALT: So, the population density of Australia is very small, only 2 people per 1 square km.

ALT: Many people think the capital of Australia is Sydney, but actually, Canberra is the capital.

Upside down Australia map WORKSHEET

Textbook: NEW STAGE English Course II (Ikeda Shoten) pp. 106-107

Textbook: NEW STAGE English Course II (Ikeda Shoten) pp. 108-109