SPORTLIGHT ON BRISBANE(1/3)
Brisbane offers the culture and class of a big city, with a small-town feel.
2005-10-10
Looking for a balmy climate, a relaxed atmosphere, and a lot of culture? Brisbane might be the place for you. Its sunny cafes and offshore islands attract surfers and sun lovers. But it is also the arts capital of Queensland, with many museums and art galleries.
This thriving artistic setting mixes well with Brisbane’s beach-town atmosphere. Together, these two qualities make Brisbane a very desirable place to live. No wonder over half a million Australians have moved here since 1980. Brisbane is now Australia’s third largest city.
English settlers living in Australia established Brisbane in 1842. At this time, more than 100,000 aboriginal Australians were living in Queensland. As the settlers discovered Queensland’s resources, more and more of them moved in. Regretfully, the settlers drove the aboriginal Australians from their lands. By 1859, Brisbane had grown into a prosperous city.
In 1988, the world watched as Brisbane hosted the World Expo. This international fair showcased new technology. But it also showed off the city of Brisbane to the world.

Word bank
Balmy (adj) 宜人的，和煦的
Yesterday it was cold and rainy, but today is balmy and comfortable.
Thrive (v) 繁荣
My garden is thriving because of all this rain.
Regretfully (adv) 遗憾地
Regretfully I have to turn down your invitation. I already have other plans.
Showcase (v) 展现
The singer’s new album really showcases his talent.
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Surfer 冲浪
Surfers from abound the world come to this beach to ride its famous waves.
Aboriginal 原著民，原生的
Aboriginal Australians were the first people to live on the concert.

寻找一处天气温和迷人，并有着良好的文化氛围的地方休息，真是人生一乐事也！布里斯班可能就是你心仪所向往的地方。到处有充满阳光气息的咖啡店和岛屿、海滩和日光浴爱好者。它还是昆斯兰的艺术之都呢！到处坐落着博物馆和艺术馆

布里斯班的沙滩之城的氛围与艺术的逢勃发展相益得彰。这两种高质量的氛围与艺术结合，简直就是你和我居住的“人间天堂”。怪不得，自1980年以来，很多澳洲人都迁徙到这里来居住。布里斯班是澳洲第三大都市。

1842年，英国移民到澳洲从而建立布里斯班市。在那时大约有100，000澳洲原土著居民居住在昆斯兰（省）。由于英国移民发现了昆斯兰大量的矿产资源，从而，越来越多的英国人进入澳洲。令人遗憾的是，他们把澳洲原土著居民从他们居住的地方驱赶出去。自1859年后，布里斯班已经成为一座繁荣兴旺的城市。

1988年，全世界都注视着布里斯班市举行的世界博览会。这次国际盛会展示了澳洲新科技的一面和布里斯班人文亮丽都市的迷人风采。