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Italian Influence:
Sample reading task answers
Italian business in Australia
Diffusione della cultura italiana in Australia.
Question 1
Define the position of Italian products in the world market. 2 marks
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Italy is amongst the leading countries in the industrialised world. For example, Italian fashion has overtaken the French as the leader in fashion. Italy is in fifth place for luxury cars, in the automobile industry.
Question 2
Account for Australia’s fascination for Italy with reference to the text. 5 marks
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In Australia, each year there is a growing interest in Italy and things Italian, not only because of its culture and economic development but because there is an Italian community based here. But the interest spreads beyond the Italian base into the broader Australian community.For example, the
Italian fashion industry is the most influential in Australia, as “Made in Italy” guarantees style and quality. Italian designers have a big presence amongst the high end clothing boutiques. Italian fashion accessories and jewellery are much admired as are leather goods. Home furnishings from Italy are a sign of elegance and distinction, luxury sports cars are greatly admired but Alfa and Fiat are more afforable.The Italian food industry has revolutionised Australian eating habits to the point where it is normal for spaghetti, olive oil, pizza, ice-cream and coffee to be found in the households of ordinary Australians.
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