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How to Begin Teaching in Australia
What an amazing country! Australia is a country of great beauty，interesting culture and fantastic opportunities.Besides，Australia is famous for some lovely animals，such as kangaroos，koalas，etc.
Tasmania has some of the cleanest air on earth and is a fantastic spot to get out into the great outdoors.If you are a keen walker，this is the place for you with numerous trails (小路) and walkways winding over the whole island with views over the Bay of Fires，a special region on Tasmania's northeast coast.
Teaching Opportunities
The TEFL sector is strong in Australia and there are plenty of job opportunities for teachers.However，rules and regulations are strict here，so you'll need to be qualified and preferably experienced.
There are many private language schools.Due to visa restrictions on many nationalities，and a constant flow of teachers，there are always vacancies (空缺)．Besides，the very nature of language schools means that you are paid at an hourly rate and your hours may vary from month to month.
Also，the state runs the Adult Migrant Education Program and the Department of Technical and Further Education runs English courses for permanent (永久的) Australian residents with nonEnglishspeaking backgrounds.
So you might find yourself teaching children，adult migrants (移民)，local people or international students from all over the world.
Teaching Requirements
Are you looking for a position in a place where the people are friendly，the weather is good and the pay is generous? Look no further than Australia.Here are the teaching requirements：
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Degree Requirement
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BA/BS required
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Typical Contract Length
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3 months
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Peak Hiring Season
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July
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Visa Info
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Work permit
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Typical Students
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Students professionals
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Monthly Living Cost
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￡775－￡1，000
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Average Monthly Salary
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￡1，300－￡2，000
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【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文。文章是为了解决澳大利亚语言学校英语教师短缺的问题而发布的一则招聘英语老师的启事。
1．What can we know about Tasmania?
A．It is an island with few trails.
B．It has the thinnest air on earth.
C．It lies in the northeast of the Bay of Fires.
D．It is a suitable place for outdoor activities.
D [细节理解题。根据第二段“Tasmania ...is a fantastic spot to get out into the great outdoors.”可知，Tasmania是进行户外活动的合适地点。]
2．Why are English teachers quite needed in Australia?
A．Teachers are required to have rich teaching experience.
B．There are few qualified local English teachers.
C．There are strict restrictions on visa applicants.
D．Teachers in Australia hardly get paid well.
C [细节理解题。根据第四段“Due to visa restrictions on many nationalities”可知，造成澳大利亚英语老师短缺的原因之一是该国对护照申请者有严格的限制。]
3．How much can you earn at least in one term of the contract?
A．￡3，900. B．￡3，000.
C．￡4，500. D．￡6，300.
A [细节理解题。根据表格的内容可知，一个合同期是三个月，每个月的最低收入是1 300英镑。因此一个合同期的收入最少是3 900英镑。]
