Final of English/American III

Take Home Test

Compiled by:
Karina J. Eman 110912115
QUESTION & ANSWER

1. What do you know about the culture of Australia? give example of some well-known
features of Australia culture!
The initial population of Australia was made up of Aborigines and people of British
and Irish descent, thats why the culture of Australia is essentially a Western culture
influenced by the unique geography of the Australian continent, the diverse input of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the British colonisation of Australia.
This has caused a real shift in self-perception as Aussies begin to re-define
themselves as a multi-cultural and multi-faith society rather then the old
homogenous, white, Anglo- Saxon, Protestant nation. Australians are not very
formal so greetings are casual and relaxed. For examples:
A handshake and smile suffices.
Visitors should simply say, 'Hello' or 'Hello, how are you?'
Aussies prefer to use first names, even at the initial meeting.
Australians prefer people who are modest, humble, self- deprecating and with a
sense of humour.
Small gifts are commonly exchanged with family members, close friends, and
neighbours on birthdays and Christmas.
Arrive on time if invited to dinner; no more than 15 minutes late if invited to a
barbeque or a large party.
Table manners are Continental -- hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in
the right while eating.
Offer to help the hostess with the preparation or clearing up after a meal is
served.
The most watched sports in Australia include Australian Rules Football, a
uniquely Australian game with roots traceable to early forms of rugby and Gaelic
football, rugby league, rugby union and cricket.
The types of clothing that people wear reflect the diversity in Australian society
and the variations in climate. There are no laws or rules on clothing.
English being the de facto national language of Australia.
The arts in Australiafilm, music, painting, theatre, dance and craftshave
achieved international recognition.
Aussies prefer to use first names, even at the initial meeting

2. How is the intenational relations between Australia and another countries? Give
example!
Australia has official relations with a number of countries, such as USA, China, Japan,
India, Indonesia and so on. Australia also was a founding member of the APEC forum
in 1989 and has been active in helping APEC achieve its current status. Australia has
helped advance APEC's core work streams of regional economic integration,
structural reform and targeted capacity building through its involvement across
more than 30 APEC forums (including committees, working groups and sub-forums).
Australia played host to APEC in 2007. APEC makes an important contribution to the
promotion of open trade and investment, economic development and prosperity in
the Asia-Pacific. As a leading trading nation and as a significant donor of
humanitarian aid, Australia's foreign policy is guided by a commitment to
multilateralism and regionalism, as well as to strong bilateral relations with its allies.
For examples;
The relation between Australia New Zealand, Australia is New Zealand's largest
single market and its strongest trading relationship. Australia and New Zealand
share many foreign and trade policy objectives, although there are some
differences of outlook and operation.
The relation between Australia India, Recent years have seen remarkable
growth in the trading relationship between India and Australia, fuelled by the
many complementarities between the two economies. Two-way trade has
grown in value from $5.1 billion in 2003 to $15.2 billion in 2013.
The relation between AustraliaJapan, Japan has the second-largest economy in
the world. This economy depends upon Australian exports. Japan is Australia's
largest export market, purchasing almost 20 percent of Australia's total exports.

3. How is the bilateral relation between Australia and Indonesia?
Indonesia is one of Australias most important bilateral relationships. The Indonesia-
Australia bilateral relationship began in 1945, with Australia assisting Indonesia in its
attempt to obtain international recognition as an independent nation. Our countries
enjoy a highly productive and broad-based partnership that encompasses business,
education, defence, security and people-to-people links. The strength of the
relationship can be seen in the depth and breadth of high level exchanges between
leaders, ministers and prominent people of both countries. Close cooperation
between Australia and Indonesia on security matters is underpinned by the Lombok
Treaty (2006). Australia and Indonesias relationship is strong and multifaceted, with
a broad agenda for bilateral cooperation. Both governments elevated the
relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership in March 2010. For examples;
Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA)
negotiations commenced in Jakarta in September 2012. IA-CEPA aims to
strengthen and expand the trade, investment and economic cooperation
relationship between Australia and Indonesia.
Two-way trade in goods and services reached $14.2 billion in the 2012-2013
financial year, making Indonesia our 12th largest trading partner and 11th
largest export market.
Australian investment in Indonesia was worth an estimated $10.9 billion in 2013.
Australian and Indonesian authorities have cooperated closely to investigate
several major terrorist attacks in Indonesia, including the 12 October 2002 Bali
bombings, the 9 September 2004 bombing of the Australian Embassy in Jakarta,
the 1 October 2005 Bali bombings and the 17 July 2009 bombings of the Ritz-
Carlton and Marriott hotels in Jakarta.
The Jakarta Centre for Law Enforcement Cooperation (JCLEC), an Australia-
Indonesia initiative, has become an important regional centre for law
enforcement training.