Question

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. The 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

The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly. Extra services are running during summer rush hours. Sealink ferries connect South Australia and Kangaroo Island several times a day. Ferries connect suburbs in our capital cities.

Walk

With easy on the feet pedestrian streets, walking is a great way to get around our cities.

Besides all the 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 1^st paragraph means _____.

A．secure           B．special            C．natural           D．artificial

2.Which of the following is TRUE about travelling 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.

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

4.From the passage, we know that ____.

A．pedestrian walking is a great way to travel between cities

B．walking in central Australia takes a long time

C．central Australia has the world’s longest railway line

D．you have to walk over a thousand kilometers in Australia

5.If you have only 5 days and want to visit Australia’s famous attractions that are far away from each other, which way of travelling best suits you?

A．By air.            B．By car.            C．By bus.           D．On foot.

Answer

1.C

2.B

3.A

4.B

5.A

【解析】

试题分析：本文系统向我们介绍了去澳大利亚旅行的多种交通方式，飞机，汽车，火车，等等，并具体介绍了各种方法的优点。

1.C 推理题。根据文章第一段2,3行The untouched beaches that go for miles and deserts that touch the horizon are just there, waiting to be reached and explored. The following are the different ways you can explore our vast country.可知在这里有很多未经开发的自然的地方等待着我们去开发，故该词可以指自然的。故C正确。

2.B 细节题。根据文章第三段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.可知在这里租车很容易，旅游的路线也很合理。故B正确。

3.A 细节题。根据文章倒数第二段1,2行The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly.中的nightly可知只有在晚上才有轮船服务。故A正确。

4.B 细节题。根据文章最后三行Besides all the 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.可知步行花去了很多的时间。故B正确。

5.A 推理题。根据文章第二段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.可知坐飞机可以节省我们很多的时间，并让我们把时间用在游览澳大利亚美丽的景色方面，故坐飞机符合本题的要求。

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