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Try this quiz - English only
Sydney Morning Herald ^
| September 18, 2006
| Stephanie Peatling, Barney Zwartz and Adele Horin
Posted on 09/17/2006 10:10:22 AM PDT by fishhound
PEOPLE wanting to become Australian citizens will have to pass an English test and another 45-minute quiz of up to 30 questions testing knowledge on everything from the judiciary to indigenous people.
Potential citizens could also be asked to sign a pledge of commitment as part of the Howard Government's toughening of citizenship requirements. The pledge could include expressions of loyalty to the nation, its laws and system of government.
(Excerpt) Read more at smh.com.au ...
TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; Unclassified
KEYWORDS: englishtest
We need this.
But could lead to hilarious abuse.
Tested :"Achmed who pitched for the winning team in the 47 World Series?"
Achmed: " uh, uh ...Allah?"
Tester: "No, I am sorry but you'll have to leave now"
And don't let the door hit you on the way out.
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posted on
09/17/2006 10:10:23 AM PDT
by
fishhound
To: fishhound
Pure hate - no other way to put it.
Imagine, not permitting the Muzzies to open up shop in Australia. Talk about intolerance.
(/sarcasm)
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posted on
09/17/2006 10:12:32 AM PDT
by
BobL
To: BobL
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posted on
09/17/2006 10:15:20 AM PDT
by
CAWats
(Post to Free Republic without knowing HTML. Click my name.)
To: fishhound
"It looks to Muslims as though the Government engineered the conference so it could tell Muslims to shape up or ship out." Mr Soliman said.Ol' Soliman is smarter than he looks.
To: fishhound; naturalman1975; Fred Nerks
Fair dink'um mate.
Ok, so I don't quite have all my Aussie language skills perfected yet. Will try not to slaughter the Australian language while keeping an eye towards an effort to advance Australia fair for a vacation.
What do you mean
Waltzing Matilda is no longer the (un)offical national anthem?
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posted on
09/17/2006 11:08:02 AM PDT
by
Issaquahking
(Trust can't be bought)
To: fishhound
Question samplers:
What is the average birthweight of a 2-year old wallaby if fed nothing but Manta Ray meat after weaning...?
How long does it take an Abo to burn down his gov't-built house for novelty and 2 hours of warmpth, if he lives within sight of Ayer's Rock..?
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posted on
09/17/2006 12:50:07 PM PDT
by
gaijin
To: Issaquahking
If they can't sing Waltzing Matilda we should keep them out?
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posted on
09/17/2006 4:08:08 PM PDT
by
Fred Nerks
(ENEMY + MEDIA = ENEMEDIA)
To: fishhound
who pitched for the winning team in the 47 World Series?" Bruce Willis?
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posted on
09/17/2006 4:15:11 PM PDT
by
humblegunner
(If you're gonna die, die with your boots on.)
To: humblegunner
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posted on
09/17/2006 10:20:02 PM PDT
by
womanvet
(The lesser of two evils is still evil.)
To: Fred Nerks
I hope singing is not required to enter Australia...I'll be banned before I get there (they only let me sing karoke when it's time to run everyone out of the bar)!
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posted on
09/18/2006 7:01:36 AM PDT
by
Issaquahking
(Trust can't be bought)
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