Arbeitsblatt: New World 5, Unit 1, Reading Test Uluru / Australia

Reading Test Date: Name: TEXT 1: THE ULURU EXPERIENCE Answer the questions or say if the statements below are true, false, or not in the text. 1) How did Tim learn about Uluru (why/when did he decide that he wanted to see it)? (1 p.) (9 p.) Statement True False Not in the text 2) 3) Tim travelled to Uluru with other tourists from Europe. When he got to Uluru, Tim had to wait because it was still dark. 4) Tim took lot of photos of the Uluru during sunrise. 5) The local guide was woman from the Aboriginal people. 6) Tim did workshop in creating artwork in the style of the Aborigines. 7) Tim bought nice souvenir, an artwork made in Aboriginal style. 8) Tim forgot to take sun cream with him. 9) Tims last destination before Uluru was by the sea. 10 Tims flight to Alice Springs cost him lot of money. 11) Beschreibe Tims Unterkunft in Alices Springs. Sage vier Sachen darüber. Antworte auf Deutsch. (4 p.) (2 p.) Statement True False Not in the text 12 Tim ate barbecued meat for his dinner at the hostel. 13 The evening at the hostel was boring. 14) Give two reasons why the Uluru is very special and fascinating to visit: (2 p.) TEXT 2: ULURU CLOSING Answer the questions OR say if the statements below are true, false, or not in the text (4 p.) Statement True False Not in the text 1) Tourists started to climb Uluru in 1964. 2) The Uluru National Park now belongs to the Anangu 3) 4) People. It takes seven hours to climb the Uluru. In 1985, the Anangu People closed the trail to the Uluru. 5) Wieso wollte das Volk der Anangu, dass der Uluru Trail geschlossen wird? (Antworte auf Deutsch) (1 P.) 6) Was taten die Anangu-Einwohner schon in den Neunzigerjahren, um die Leute daran zu hindern, hinaufzuklettern? (1 P.) 7) After while more less people climbed the Uluru. (1 p.) 8) Today, it is forbidden to climb Uluru (1 p.) true false TEXT 1 (from New World) Read blog entry by Tim, who is travelling in Australia. Tim writes about Uluru, an important place for the Aborigines. 1. First read the questions on the next page. Then read the blog entry and answer the questions Uluru. What great experience! Hi guys! Well, for once in my life Im speechless Ive just come back from trip to Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, huge outcrop in the middle of the Australian Outback. It was absolutely amazing. had been obsessed with the idea of seeing it one day, ever since heard about the place from one of my teachers. She told us it was magical and spiritual place for the Aborigines. Somehow it just fascinated me. And she wasnt wrong! joined up with crowd of other young Europeans for day trip to Uluru. Did you know that depending on what time of day you see this enormous rock it seems to be different shade of red? Mornings and evenings are especially beautiful. We arrived in perfect time to see glorious sunrise. Most of the tourists took millions of photos. myself just sat there, stunned. What an amazing sight! So, anyway, after exploring the visitors centre we had guided tour by local lady. She explained what the rock meant to her ancestors. She told us that Uluru is sacred site, holy to the Aboriginal people, so you shouldnt climb on the rock. Later on, we even had go at creating some artwork in the Aboriginal style, which was really fun! When we walked around the rock we were just amazed by its size. already knew it was about 350 metres high, but somehow youre just not prepared for it to actually BE that huge! You can also go for different walks further away from the rock, but you MUST take plenty of water and sun protection. Also, you have to be prepared to get red dust all over your walking shoes! So if youre any good at geography, you might be wondering how got to Uluru, considering that its probably about 1,500 km (!!!) from the Australian coast, where stayed last. Its in remote area they call the Red Centre. Well, what you have to do is fly to Alice Springs, the nearest town, but its actually pretty easy and the ticket wasnt expensive. As for the accommodation, well, THAT was expensive, especially for what was basically youth hostel – no great luxuries there! Still, had everything needed: running water, bed to sleep in and delicious barbecued dinner (I had huge steak: yum!). And the atmosphere with all the visitors on the terrace in the evening was great, with lots of music and chatting. OK, so maybe Im not quite speechless after all. See you again here soon! Tim TEXT 2: (This text is from the website of Australian National Parks, simplified and shortened.) The Uluru trail closed, starting from 26 October 2019 Uluru has been sacred to the Anangu people for tens of thousands of years. To respect this climbing Uluru was not permitted under their law. Visitors began climbing Uluru in the late 1930s, and to keep people safe, the first section of the trail chain was installed in 1964. In 1985, the Uluru National Park was given back to the traditional owners, Anangu people. The question of closing the trail was raised, and Anangu chief Kunmanara Lester said that while Anangu didnt like people climbing Uluru, it would be allowed for now. In the 1990s, signs were put up at the base of the trail which asked visitors: Please Dont Climb. As visitors learned more about Anangu culture and their wishes, the number of visitors climbing Uluru began to drop. In 2010, the Park Management started to work towards closing the climb. In November 2017, the Board of Management stated that the criteria, which included the number of visitors climbing falling below 20%, were met. They voted unanimously to close the climb from 26 October 2019. This decision demonstrates that Aboriginal and Australian law is working together in joint management. Our vision is that the park is place where Aboriginal law and culture is kept strong for future generations. Visitors are advised that if they climb Uluru, they break the law, and penalties will be issued to visitors attempting to do so. The land has law and culture. We welcome tourists here. Closing the climb is not something to feel upset about, but cause for celebration. Lets come together; lets close it together. — Former Chairman of the Uluru Management, Sammy Wilson Vocabulary: sacred heilig law Gesetz