Briefly explain how to live in Australia in English.

It should be noted that Australia is located in the southern hemisphere, and its climate is just the opposite to that of China. Spring is September-165438+1October. Summer is 65438+February-February. Autumn is from March to May. Winter is from June to August. Moreover, the main cities in Australia are concentrated in coastal areas, and the northern region has a humid and sultry tropical climate. The climate in other eastern regions and western coastal areas is relatively warm and pleasant, while the southern coastal areas and Tasmania are relatively cool. Generally speaking, the climate in Australia is relatively mild. In the choice of clothes, you don't need to bring too thick clothes and bedding to keep out the cold when you study in Australia. Of course, basic clothes such as coats are still needed.

Australians usually dress mainly for leisure, perhaps because of their unrestrained personality in their bones. In the streets of big cities such as Melbourne, you can often see white-collar workers in formal clothes sitting on the roadside eating bread. In school, leisure is the main thing. Most students wear jeans and T-shirts. Unless it is a more formal occasion, such as a dance or graduation ceremony, two sets of formal clothes are still needed for this occasion. Ordinary campuses are full of teachers and students dressed casually. In addition, there is a clever way to save money. You can find a suitable "barter exchange" through the school bulletin board and BBS, and second-hand formal clothes can also be found here. This way is very popular among young people now. Replacing your useless things with what you need can save a lot of money and make many friends.

Accommodation problem

Dormitory: China students tend to live in the dormitory of the school when they enter the university or graduate study, but in Australia, the accommodation fee for living in the school is the most expensive alternative to accommodation. Students can choose a single room, a double room or a separate bathroom. Most schools will provide meals, and some dormitories will have kitchens, so students can cook by themselves. You know, in Australia, you can easily find Chinese restaurants, and even supermarkets buy ingredients and vegetables from China. Host family: When students first arrive in Australia, they can choose a host family to get in touch with the life of westerners and learn about the local customs of Australian aborigines. The cost is relatively moderate. It will be very helpful for students to enter Australia for the first time. However, students should respect the living habits of their host families when they check in and try not to come back late. You can inform the landlord if you don't like it. If students want to move, they need to inform the landlord two weeks to one month in advance, and remember to report your preferences and taboos so that they can get ready for shopping.

Renting: Pay attention to the appointment period when renting from an intermediary, and don't break the contract. When looking for a shared tenant, you should know each other and try to be familiar friends. If you need to buy furniture for an empty house, you can look at weekend newspapers and school advertising columns. In many places, second-hand furniture is sold every weekend. Accommodation is basically calculated on a weekly basis, and a deposit of 2-4 weeks is required. Generally, the money is paid first and then checked in. Remember to ask for the receipt and contract, and learn the details carefully.

Traffic problem

There are many modes of transportation in the living environment of Australia. Besides buses, trains or private cars, you can also choose taxis. In some cities, there are trams or ferries. Australia's public transport system is very punctual and basically runs according to the arranged schedule. Students can check the train timetable from the internet, bus stations or schools. Students can buy weekly tickets, monthly tickets and joint tickets in advance by public transport, and there will be certain discounts. There will be fewer trains on weekends than usual.

Taxis in Australia can choose to call a taxi by phone or go to a taxi stand. There are not many taxis in Australia, which is not very convenient. Private car is the most convenient way in Australia. Every family in Australia has one or two private cars on average, and Australia itself is vast and sparsely populated, and there is no traffic jam when driving. However, it should be noted that the traffic system in Australia should be strictly observed. As long as passengers in the car need to wear seat belts, drunk driving is absolutely prohibited in Australia. So far, Australian States and regions are considering allowing Australian students to get transportation concessions when traveling across continents. This policy is a very important welfare for students.

Living in Australia, you can get a China driver's license. You can translate and notarize the driver's license in China and take it to Australia for use, or you can drive directly after translation in the local RTA (Australian Transportation Bureau). The cost is around 50 yuan. There are many factors to consider when buying a car. You'd better find someone who knows cars. You must bring basic insurance, and you'd better know a little about car maintenance, because the maintenance labor there is very expensive. If it is the best local driver's license, it can be used as an ID card without carrying a passport with you.

medical insurance

You can bring your own medicine. The medical expenses of international students can ensure that foreign students can prescribe medicines for minor illnesses such as colds during their study, and other medicines are not free. Dental care is very expensive and does not belong to medical insurance. It is best to look after your teeth abroad. It is suggested that everyone should prepare some daily medicines, especially those for mosquito bites in summer. Medical insurance is also paid when the insurance is renewed every year.

Communication telephone charges

The long-distance charge is low. According to the cost of mobile phones, you can choose different companies to sign contracts. There are always companies with free time discount networks. Generally speaking, many students in China choose OPTUS card, which provides more free services. There are many international long-distance telephone cards in each city, and the rate often changes, but overall, the cost is still relatively cheap, and the lowest call back to China is about 0. 1 yuan/minute.

Work problem

70% of overseas students in Australia have worked, and the government allows overseas students to work in Australia. In Australia, most students, whether international students or locals, will choose to work to meet their needs when they grow up. According to the regulations, international students can have 40 hours of working hours every two weeks, with no restrictions on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Students are free to allocate their working hours.

International students must ask the school to write a certificate and apply for a job with the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs. After getting the work permit visa, you must apply for a tax number on the website of the tax bureau and apply for tax returns regularly, so that you can start working. It is generally difficult to find a good job in Australia without a tax number. July is the tax refund month every year, and you can apply for tax refund if you buy something and work for less than 6,000 Australian dollars.