Part A: Listening Comprehension

Australian of the Year

You will hear a radio feature about the Australian of the Year Award.
You now have 3 minutes to read the following tasks.
Then listen to the radio feature and do the tasks according to the information from the text.
You will hear the text twice.
a)
Complete the sentences with information from the text.
The date Australia honours outstanding citizens every year is .
Initially, the award was given to people bringing to the country.
Nowadays, nominees have to be excellent in their field, contribute a lot to the Australian community
and nation and serve as .
b)
Fill in the profile about Julie Sockachi and her project.
  • before 1976: student nurse
  • in 1976:
  • co-founds project called "We Want Work Bureau"
  • receives federal government funding, project renamed "Action"
  • finds work for young people within 1 year
c)
Answer the following questions. Complete sentences are not necessary.
What is Samantha Kerr considered to be?
At what age did Paul Vasileff make his first dress?
What is one of the ingredients of Paul‘s recipe for success?
What unique service does "Orange Sky Laundry" offer?
What is the future plan of the founders of "Orange Sky Laundry"?

(10 BE)