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When the Federal government of Australia was formed in 1901, no one knew where Australia’s capital would be. The two cities of Melbourne and Sydney both wanted the honor. Instead, the founding fathers chose for the new capital a site(地点) halfway between the two. The government would build a new city called Canberra as the country’s capital.
In 1911, the government invited the world’s leading architects(建筑师) to enter designs for Canberra in a contest(比赛). An American architect from Chicago named Walter Griffin won. The government decided to build Canberra according to his plan. Men started work on Canberra in 1913, but twenty-four years passed before the city was finished.
At one time, almost everyone in Canberra worked for the government. However, the city today has become a center of education and a favorite place for tourists(旅游者). Now people can hold a government job, or they can work in business. They can also earn a living by teaching or by meeting the needs of tourists.
C anberra is now Australia’s largest inland(内陆的) city. Many people living there have come from other cities in Australia and from other lands. They have come to Canberra to work. Some have come to escape the more hectic(狂热的) way of life found in many other cities.
1. Why was the city of Canberra designed by an American?[来源学_科_网Z_X_X_K]
A. He was a leading architect of that time.
B. He was probably the designer of Washington D.
C.
C. He won in a design contest.
D. The Australian hoped the new capital would be like Chicago.
2.The city of Canberra was finished _______.
A. in 1901
B. in 1911
C. in 1913
D. in 1937
3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Canberra is the largest city of Australia.
B. There are a number of schools and colleges in Canberra.
C. Many people in Canberra work for the government.
D. Canberra has become a favorite place for tourists.
4. Which of the following shows the right position of Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney?
(C=Canberra; M=Melbourne; S=Sydney; P=the Pacific)
有图：见《高考英语模拟试题集注》P151页
5. People living in Canberra come from _______.
A. Melbourne and Sydney
B. other cities in Australia[来源学科网]
C. other countries in the world
D. both B and C
【答案与解析】本文主要讲澳大利亚的首都堪培拉的形成。
1. C。细节题。从文章第2段第1、2句可知答案选C。
2. D。细节题。从第2段最后一句“1913年开始动工，24年之后才竣工”可知答案为D。
3. A。细节题。从文中…the city today has become a center of education and a favorite place for tourists可知B、D项正确，从文中N ow people can hold a government job, or… 可知C项正确，所以此题答案选A。
4. B。细节题。从文中…the founding fathers chose for the new capital a site(地点) halfway
between the two 可排除C、D，又Canberra 是内陆城市，所以答案为B。
5. D。细节题。从文中Many people living there have come from other cities in Australia and from other lands可知此题答案选D。
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, and it’s easy to see why with its beautiful beaches and busy city life.
Why it’s a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for internationa l travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you won’t be faced with any language barriers.Melbourne is easy to get aroun d because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!
Thailand
Thailand is great for solo travelers—perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality among the sexes.
Why it’s a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hot-spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical（热带）jungle.
Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen moments,” such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes.
Why it’s a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If you’re not well-travel ed, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.
Bali, Indonesia
Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia number one tourist attraction.
Why it’s so great: You won’t be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you’re sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat（静修）. The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantastic—if you like monkeys, anyway.
28. What do the four places have in common according to the text?
A. They’re cheap to travel around.
B. They’re great for solo travel ers.
C. They offer good spas and yoga.
D. There’re no language barriers.
29. Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?
A. Melbourne, Australia.
B. Thailand.
C. Hong Kong, China.
D. Bali, Indonesia.
30. What has made Bali Indonesia No.1 tourist attraction?
A. Yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches.
B. Friendly people and splendidly visual culture.
C. Meeting som e amazing characters along the way.
D. Fantastic monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest.
31. What type of writing is this text?
A. A travel journal.
B. A business report.
C. A travel guide.
D. A press advertisement.
28.B 细节理解题。考查考生查找和运用具体信息的能力。
【试题解析】通读全文，每一个景点的介绍中都提及了solo-traveler(s),故答案为B。
29.A 细节理解题。考查考生对具体信息的理解和提取能力。
【试题解析】根据Melbourne, Australia 部分第一段“with its beautiful beaches and
busy city life”以及第二段中的“Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!”可知。
30.B 细节理解题。考查考生对具体信息的理解和提取能力。
【试题解析】根据Bali, Indonesia部分第二句“The combination of friendly people
and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia number one tourist attraction..”可知应选B。
31.C 推理判断题。考查考生对文章体裁的理解和判断能力。
【试题解析】文章主要介绍了四个热点旅游胜地和他们的特色、优势，故选C，即“旅游指南”。
Australia has become one of the most attractive countries for tourism in the world and the reasons are simple: for a long time traditional tourist destinations such as Europe, USA, Eng land, and many others, used to attract tourists for their history, architecture, shopping, beauty, beaches and development. Meanwhile Australia was considered too far and expensive to go, except for Asia residents. With the world changing significantly, few places were left untouched today.
Travel in Australia is easy, safe, and full of fantastic places to visit. As a first world country, Australia offers what is necessary for any traveller. If you want just visit cities and shopping, you will have cities with one of the best quality of life in the world. If you want to go for sports and have plenty of fun, you will have a ball over here. The adventures, the comfort, the fun, are just waiting for you. If you have a very limited time, we suggest you have a look in our page about where we present some suggestions of what be made in just few days of trip.
Three months wouldn’t be enough to know Australia very well. The country is so big that even today there are land s never footsteped before. Of course most can’t see the whole country at once. The best way to do it is to make a plan for cities, landscapes, National parks, small towns and cultural places. Otherwise you may spend hours and hours on a road without any attraction instead of doing the same trajectory (轨迹) by plane saving time and money.
As I said before, travel in Australia is very easy, and you don’t need to worry too much about reservations except in the holiday periods and during some school breaks where you may find less options, or if you are going to do some parts by plane. Accommodation of all levels and prices are also plenty, and depending on the place you go, you may have to book in advance.
66. What is the purpose of the author in the passage?
A. To attract more tourists to Australia.
B. To show Australia is the best country.
C. To share his traveling experience.
D. To introduce the tourism of Australia.
67. Many tourists turn their eyes to Australia _________.
A. because they take interest in the wonderful architecture
B. because they perhaps like adventure and excitement
C. because they are longing for the history of the land
D. because they want to follow the latest development
68. While travel ling in Australia you will find _________.
A. the country is convenient for you in many ways
B. the country can offer you kinds of high-quality goods
C. you will fall in love with different sports at once
D. you will have enough time to visit the fantastic places
69. What does the third paragraph imply?
A. Big cities attract most of the tourists.
B. A good plan is beneficial to your trip.
C. Making a plan will cost you much time.
D. You’d better have a self-driving trip.
70. Travelling during the school breaks you will find _________.
A. it is easy and comfortable
B. it is cheaper to travel by plane
C. it is a little crowded in a way
D. it is convenient to book a hotel
C
文章大意：随着交通工具的发展，澳大利亚已经成为人们首选的旅游胜地，这里宜人的气候、美丽的海滩、原始森林吸引着来自世界各地游客。
66. D 作者意图推断题。作者在文中讲述了去澳大利亚的旅游的原因，以及旅游时的住宿，交通等。故选D项。
67. B 细节推断题。依据文章第一段的With the world changing significantly, a few places were left untouched today可知，现在澳大利亚成为人们喜欢旅游的地方，主要是这里有未开发的地带。因此选B项。
68. A 细节推断题。依据文章As a first world country, Australia offers what is necessary for any traveler.可知，到澳大利亚旅游，你会发现这里的生活很方便。故选A项。
69. B 细节推断题。依据文章第四段的The best way to do it is to make a plan for cities, landscapes…可知，作者建议你作计划到澳大利亚旅游，因为那里幅员辽阔，风景优美。故选B项。
70. C 细节推断题。依据文章尾段的during some school breaks where you may find less options,可知，在学校放假期间，你会发现选择的机会要少一些。故选C项。
D
Australia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country．
The new measures were released by the Australian Department of Tertiary Education，Skills，Jobs and Workplace Relations in September and will take effect in mid-2012．
As a result，the student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified，and the deposit （押金）required to study in Australia has been reduced．Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased．
Also，overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia will be granted a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation，as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement．"This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas," says Wang Lan，a consultant from Education International Cooperation Group （EIC），a Beijing-based company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas．
However，in the past few years，many of Wang's student clients （客户）could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements，visa processing took a long time and deposit regulations were tough．The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia，Wang says．
A 22-year-old female student surnamed Li，in Beijing，who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia，learned about the policy change several weeks ago．
"According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa，my family was required to put down 550,000 yuan （$86,850）．Now we only need to prepare 410,000 yuan．This is a relief for my parents," Li says．
She also says that the two to four years working visa makes her feel much clearer about her study plans．
"I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China," she says．
Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad，according to the report by EIC．56．What's the main idea of the passage?
A．Language requirement for overseas students have been eased in Australia．
B．Australia is a most attractive place for students in China．
C．Australia widens window of opportunity for international students．
D．More students will work in Australia after their graduation．
57．Which of the following is NOT the content of the new regulations?
A．The student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified．
B．The deposit required to study in Australia has been reduced．
C．Language requirements for overseas students have been more difficult．
D．After graduation，some overseas students can get a working visa in Australia．
58．After the new regulations are passed，_______ ．
A．more students will come to Australia to work
B．more Chinese students will choose to live in Australia．
C．the opportunities to work in Australia decrease for overseas students
D．more Chinese students will choose to further their education in Australia
59．How much can Li's parents save according to the new regulations?
A．550,000 yuan B．140, 000 yuan
C．410,000 yuan D．86,850 yuan
60．Why do many students want to work in Australia after their graduation?
A．The working experience abroad will strengthen their competitiveness．
B．They can earn more money in Australia．
C．Their working experience can make them stay in Australia forever．
D．They have to do so according to the new regulations．
参考答案
56----60 CCDBA
Welcome to Australia
The Great Outdoors
Australia is the world’s oldest continent and indigenous Australians have one of the world’s ol dest culture.
In Australia you will see unique plants and animals and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Many parks have information centres offering advice on where to go, what to see and how to see it--for both your personal safety and to protect our sensitive, natural environment.
Banks and Money Matters
Banks are generally open between 9:30am and 4pm on Monday to Thursday and 9:30am and 5pm on Friday.
Foreign currency or traveller’s cheques can be changed at all banks and some of the larg er hotels. There are currency exchange facilities at all international airports.
Take care! Our sunlight is very strong and you can get sunburnt.
For best sun protection, it is advisable to wear:
A broad-brimmed hat
A shirt with a collar and sleeves
Sunscreen with high protection factor.
Swimming
We have so many beautiful places to swim--beaches, lakes, rivers and creeks.
Many of our waters are safe for swimming, but if you have any doubts, ask before entering the water.
Most of our popular ocean beaches have patrols with life-saving service. Red and yellow flags mark the area that you are advised to swim within.
If there are no flags and no life guards on the beach, talk to local people about the best areas to swim.
Staying Safe on the Roads
Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road.
For safety, everyone in the car, including children, must wear a seat belt.
Motor cyclists and bicyclists are required to wear a helmet.
Watch out for native animals crossing the roads, especially at night. Road signs areerected in places where animals are commonly seen.
小题1:What is the best title of the third part of the passage?
A．The Sun B．Enjoy the Sun C．Warning D．Outdoor Activities 小题2:If you arrive in Sydney at 5:10pm on Friday, where can you probably get your money changed on that day?
A．At a bank. B．At any hotel. C．At a store D．At the airport
小题3:What advice can you get at the park information centre?
A．Advice on how to wear a broad-brimmed hat.
B．Advice on how to drive safely in the park.
C．Advice on how to protect our environment
D．Advice on where to go to see a kangaroo.
小题4:How can you ensure your safety when swimming?
A．You can swim in whichever lake you like
B．You should swim with the life guard.
C．You can swim where there are red flags.
D．Always find a local person to ask about how to swim.
小题5:Which of the following word might be the closest in meaning with the underlined word “erected”?
A．set up B．protected C．stood D．noticed
小题1:A小题2:D小题3:D小题4:C小题5:A
试题分析：本文是介绍在澳大利亚旅游，从文化，银行，风光及特色，以及对动物的保护来进行介绍。
小题1:A 细节理解题。根据文中提到Take care! Our sunlight is very strong and you can get sunburnt. For best sun protection, it is advisable to wear可知，小心，我们这的阳光十分强烈，小心晒伤，提到一些保护措施，所以这部分的标题阳光，所以选A项。
小题2:D 细节推断题。根据第二部分提到Banks are generally open between 9:30am and 4pm on Monday to Thursday and 9:30am and 5pm on Friday可知如果周五下午五点十分的话，银行已经关门了。根据紧接着一句话Foreign currency or traveller’s cheques can be changed at all banks and some of the larger hotels. There are currency exchange facilities at all international airports可以在机场兑换货币，所以选D项。
小题3:D细节理解题。根据第一段提到Many parks have information centres offering advice on where to go, what to see and how to see it--for both your personal safety and to protect our sensitive, natural environment这些公园可以得到信息，去哪，看什么，如何看，一是保护个人安全，再者保护敏感的自然环境，所以选D项。.
小题4:C 细节理解题。根据swimming中提到Most of our popular ocean beaches have patrols with life-saving service. Red and yellow flags mark the area that you are advised to swim within.可知，许多地方有救生服务，红色区域是可能游泳的范围，所以选C项。
小题5:A 细节理解题。根据最后一段提到Watch out for native animals crossing the roads, especially at night. Road signs are erected in places where animals are commonly seen小心野生动物，在穿过马路时，尤其是在夜间，道路标志被建立在动物经常出现的地方。所以选A 项。
四、阅读理解
Australia is the largest island in the world. It is a little smaller than China. It is in the south of the earth. Australia is big, but its population is small. The population of it is nearly as large as that of Shanghai. We cannot believe it is such a big country with so small population!
Enough laws have been made to fight against pollution. The cities in Australia have little air or water pollution. The sky is blue and the water is clean. You can clearly see fish swimming in the rivers. Plants grow very well.
Last month we visited Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia, and went to a wild flowers. Exhibition In spring every year Perth has the wild flower exhibition. After visting Perth, we spent a day in the countryside. We sat down and had a rest near a path at the foot of the hill. But what we saw made us pick up all our things and run back to the car as quickly as we could—there were about three hundred sheep coming towards us down the path!
Australia is famous for its sheep and kangaroos. After a short drive from any town, you will find yourself in the middle of white sheep. Sheep ,sheep, everwhere are sheep.
56. Australia is______________
A. the largest country in the world
B. larger than China
C. as large as Shanghai
D. not so large as China
57. Enough laws have been made to______________.
A. increasw the pppulation
B. grow more plants
C. fight against pollution
D. show wild flowers
58. Peth is______________
A. the capital of Australia
B. in the west of Australia
C. in the east of Australia
D. the biggest city in Australia
59. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. All the cities in Australia are seriously polluted.
B. Australia is famous for its sheep, kangaroos and large population.
C. We ran back to the car because we were in the middle of the white sheep.
D. If you go to the countryside in Australia, you will see a lot of white sheep.
59-59 DCBD
（2014山东高考英语模拟（三））阅读理解A
Welcome to Australia
The Great Outdoors
Australia is the world’s oldest continent and indigenous Australians have one of the world’s oldest culture．
In Australia you will see unique plants and animals and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world．Many parks have information centres offering advice on where to go, what to see and how to see it--for both your personal safety and to protect our sensitive, natural environment．
Banks and Money Matters
Banks are generally open between 9:30am and 4pm on Monday to Thursday and 9:30am and 5pm on Friday．
Fo reign currency or traveller’s cheques can be changed at all banks and some of the larger hotels．There are currency exchange facilities at all international airports．
___________________
Take care! Our sunlight is very strong and you can get sunburnt．
For best sun protection, it is advisable to wear:
1. A broad-brimmed hat
2. A shirt with a collar and sleeves
3.Sunscreen with high protection factor．
Swimming
We have so many beautiful places to swim--beaches, lakes, rivers and creeks．
1.Many of our waters are safe for swimming, but if you have any doubts, ask before
entering the water．
2.Most of our popular ocean beaches have patrols with life-saving service．Red and yellow
flags mark the area that you are advised to swim within．
3.If there are no flags and no life guards on the beach, talk to local people about the best
areas to swim．
Staying Safe on the Roads
1.Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road．
2.For safety, everyone in the car, including children, must wear a seat belt．
3.Motor cyclists and bicyclists are required to wear a helmet．
4.Watch out for native animals crossing the roads, especially at night．Road signs
are erected in places wher e animals are commonly seen．
41．What is the best title of the third part of the passage
A．The Sun B．Enjoy the Sun
C．Warning＿D．Outdoor Activities
42．If you arrive in Sydney at 5:10pm on Friday, where can you probably get your money changed
on that day
A．At a bank．B．At any hotel．
43．What advice can you get at the park information centre
A．Advice on how to wear a broad-brimmed hat．
B．Advice on how to drive safely in the park．＿
C．Advice on how to protect our environment＿
D．Advice on where to go to see a kangaro o．
44．How can you ensure your safety when swimming
A．You can swim in whichever lake you like
B．You should swim with the life guard．
C．You can swim where there are red flags．
D．Always find a local person to ask about how to swim．
45．Which of the following word might be the closest in meaning with the underlined word
“erected”
A．set up B．protected C．stood D．noticed
41-45 ADDCA＿
How "Kangaroo" Became an Animal's Name
Early in the 18th century, Captain Cook, a famous explorer (探险家) of Australia, unexpectedly caugh t
sight of an unusual animal dunng his first visit to Australia. The animal had a large mouth-like head and jumped
along on its large legs. To his great surprise, the unusual animal carried its young in a special pocket of flesh.
Captain Cook pointed to the animal which was eating grass in the distance and asked his native guide w hat the
animal was referred to. The guide seemed not to know what he was pointing at and finally said Kangaro o,
which Cook carefully wrote down as the animal's name in his word book. The Europeans who later got t
o
Australia were anxious to see the unusual animal "Kangaroo", but their requests were met with puzzled lo oks
of the native people. Before long they got to discover that the native guide who made the answer to Coo k's
question really meant, "I don't know what you are pointing at." Funny enough, the name "Kangaroo" stuc k
and it is still in use today.
1. Which of the following sentences best expresses the main idea?
A. Captain Cook's guide had a sense of humor.
B. Native Australians could speak English in Cook's time.
C. Some words have rather funny origins (起源, 由来).
D. Captain Cook was a lover of wild animals.
2. The main use for the animal's flesh pocket is to _____.
A. keep food
B. carry its babies
C. jump a long distance
D. store food and water
3. When the native guide said "Kangaroo", he really meant _____.
A. "Ah, it is a special kind of animal."
B. "I wonder what you have said."
C. "I have no idea of what you are pointing at."
D. "What do you mean by pointing at that animal?"
4. The writer indirectly expresses that early in the 18th century _____.
A. the native Australians and the European explorers were not friendly to each other
B. a common language was needed by the Europeans to communicate with the native in Australia
C. a great many Europeans showed great interest in Australia
D. a war against the European invaders (侵略者) was to break out
5. This passage hints (暗示) _____.
A. we should learn many different languages
B. Captain Cook made a mistake in understanding
C. Captain Cook was a foolish explorer
D. the importance of a language in common
题型：阅读理解难度：中档来源：同步题
答案（找作业答案--->>上魔方格）
1-5: CBCBD
D
Australia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country．
The new measures were released by the Australian Department of Tertiary Education，Skills，Jobs and Workplace Relations in September and will take effect in mid-2012．
As a result，the student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified，and the deposit （押金）required to study in Australia has been reduced．Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased．
Also，overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia will be granted a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation，as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement．"This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas," says Wang Lan，a consultant from Education International Cooperation Group （EIC），a Beijing-based company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas．
However，in the past few years，many of Wang's student clients （客户）could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements，visa processing took a long time and deposit regulations were tough．The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia，Wang says．
A 22-year-old female student surnamed Li，in Beijing，who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia，learned about the policy change several weeks ago．
"According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa，my family was required to put down 550,000 yuan （$86,850）．Now we only need to prepare 410,000 yuan．This is a relief for my parents," Li says．
She also says that the two to four years working visa makes her feel much clearer about her study plans．
"I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China," she says．
Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad，according to the report by EIC．56．What's the main idea of the passage?
A．Language requirement for overseas students have been eased in Australia．
B．Australia is a most attractive place for students in China．
C．Australia widens window of opportunity for international students．
D．More students will work in Australia after their graduation．
57．Which of the following is NOT the content of the new regulations?
A．The student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified．
B．The deposit required to study in Australia has been reduced．
C．Language requirements for overseas students have been more difficult．
D．After graduation，some overseas students can get a working visa in Australia．
58．After the new regulations are passed，_______ ．
A．more students will come to Australia to work
B．more Chinese students will choose to live in Australia．
C．the opportunities to work in Australia decrease for overseas students
D．more Chinese students will choose to further their education in Australia
59．How much can Li's parents save according to the new regulations?
A．550,000 yuan B．140, 000 yuan
C．410,000 yuan D．86,850 yuan
60．Why do many students want to work in Australia after their graduation?
A．The working experience abroad will strengthen their competitiveness．
B．They can earn more money in Australia．
C．Their working experience can make them stay in Australia forever．
D．They have to do so according to the new regulations．
参考答案
56----60 CCDBA
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You know Australia is a big country, but you may not know how easy it is to get around.The untouched beaches that go for miles and deserts that touch the horizon are just there, waiting to be reached and explored.Following are the different ways you can explore our vast country. Getting around Australia
Air
Flying is the best way to cover large distances in a short time.You can spend more time on the
Australia’s can’t-miss landscapes and relaxing lifestyle.Moreover, competition among airlines makes great flying fees available for you.
Drive
Australia has a vast network of well - maintained roads and some of the most beautiful touring routes in the world.You have no difficulty finding car rental companies at major airports, central city locations, suburbs and attractions.
Bus
Bus travel in Australia is comfortable, easy and economical.Buses generally have air conditioning, reading lights, adjustable seats and videos.Services are frequent, affordable and efficient.
Rail
Train travel is the cheapest and gives you an insight into Australia’s size and variety, all from the comfort of your carriage.Scheduled services are a great way to get quickly between our cities and regional centers.
Ferry(轮渡)
The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly.Extra services are running during summer rush hours.Sea - link ferries connect South Australia and Kangaroo Island several times a day.Ferries connect suburbs in our capital cities.
Walk
With easy - on - the - feel pedestrian streets, walking is a great way to get around our cities. Besides all of above, you can also experience some of the longest tracks and trails in the world in central Australia-impressive journeys of a thousand kilometers or more that can take several weeks to complete.
1．The underlined word “untouched” (in the 1st paragraph) means ________.
A．secure B．special
C．natural D．artificial
解析：选C。考查猜测词义。根据waiting to be reached and explored可知是“没有被开垦的，自然的”意思。故选C。
2．Which of the following is TRUE about traveling in Australia?
A．More travelers make the flying fees among airlines higher than before.
B．You can easily rent a car to explore its most beautiful touring routes.
C．Taking a bus tour is the most comfortable, economical and efficient way.
D．Train services can offer you more comfort than any other means of transport.
解析：选B。考查细节理解。根据．https://www.doczj.com/doc/6818329902.html,petition among airlines makes great flying fees available for you.可知A错误；Services are frequent, affordable and efficient.而不是Bus travel is efficient.可知C错误；D项文中没有相关的叙述；根据You have no difficulty finding car rental companies at major airports, central city locations, suburbs and attractions.可知选B。
3．Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs ________.
A．only at night hours B．only during rush hours
C．several times a day D．between different cities
解析：选A。考查细节理解。根据The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly.可知选A。
4．From the passage, we know that ________.
A．pedestrian walking is a great way to travel between cities
B．traveling in Central Australia is time - consuming
C．Central Australia has the world’s longest railway line
D．you have to walk over a thousand kilometers in Australia
解析：选B。考查推理判断。根据最后一段Besides all of above, you can also experience some of the longest tracks and trails in the world in central...可推知B正确。