2021-2022学年度第42期总第872期 (2版)
Final votes are in (Page 2)

I. Answer the following questions.
1. Why did the ABC note this election marked a changed political landscape for Australia?
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2. What is the problem of the major parties according to the text?
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3. What does this election mean for minor parties? 
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II. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False. 
1. Anthony Albanese won the election to become the 31st prime minister of Australia.     (     )
2. The Labor Party and Liberal Party won merely one third of overall votes.              (     )
3. The major parties paid less attention to climate change than independent candidates and minor parties.                                                                    (     )
4. Before the election, the Australian government was characterized by its diversity and multiculturalism.                                                             (     )

III. Translate the following sentences with the given expression. 
1. 一个崭新的生命篇章就此揭开了序幕。(a new chapter)
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2. 这个决定是由当时的总统做出的。（then）
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3. 他们的旅行是几个星期以来的热门话题。（a talking point）
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参考答案：
1. Because support for the major parties dropped unprecedentedly low at a federal level.
2. They focused on winning the election rather than grassroots issues and long-term development of the country.
3. With more seats won, minor parties are getting a greater say in politics. 
II. 1. T 2. F 3. T 4. F
III. 1. A whole new chapter of life has been opened.
2. That decision was made by the then-president.
3. Their trip was a big talking point for weeks.