It may seem hard to leave Sydney’s attractions and sights, but when the urge arises to explore beyond the city, many exceptional day trips await travelers.
Scenic World
On a visit to the World heritage-listed Blue Mountains, enjoy clean fresh air and breath-taking landscapes of ancient rainforests. Scenic World in Katoomba is the best way to access the beauty of this region. Besides climbing, you can choose cablecars, elevated boardwalks or the Scenic Railway—the world’s steepest train travelling through a rock tunnel, to reach the mountain top.
Royal National Park
Established in 1879, the Royal is the world’s second-oldest national park. Located an hour’s drive south of Sydney, the beaches are unspoilt, crowd-free and great for surfing or swimming. There’s dramatic scenery along the way with a range of unique heritage attractions. Bushwalking, boating, canoeing and fishing are also popular activities.
Featherdale Wildlife Park
Located 45 minutes west of Sydney, Featherdale has the world’s largest collection of Australian native birds, mammals (哺乳动物) and reptiles (爬行动物). Situated in a bushland environment, Featherdale provides a unique opportunity for up-close animal interactions (交往). Hand-feed a kangaroo, have breakfast with a koala and check out a huge variety of species including dingos, emus, penguins and more.
The Hawkesbury River
An hour north-west of Sydney, the Hawkesbury is one of New South Wales’ best-kept secrets. Experience what this picturesque region of waterways, farmland and national parks has to offer—from waterskiing and bushwalking to horse riding, river cruises and retail therapy.
1.What can you do when visiting Scenic World?
A. Ride horses.
B. Hand-feed a kangaroo.
C. Go surfing.
D. Climb mountains.
2.If you are an animal lover, you can go to ________.
A. Scenic World
B. Royal National Park
C. The Hawkesbury River
D. Featherdale Wildlife Park
3.What do Royal National Park and The Hawkesbury River have in common?
A. Both can be reached by cablecars.
B. Visitors can go swimming and fishing.
C. Bushwalking is available on the two trips.
D. Visitors can enjoy beautiful mountain scenery.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What percentage of the world’s tea exports go to Britain?
A. Almost 15%. B. About 30%. C. Over 40%.
2.Why do tea tasters taste tea with milk?
A. Most British people drink tea that way.
B. Tea tastes much better with milk.
C. Tea with milk is healthy.
3.Who suggests a price for each tea?
A. Tea tasters. B. Tea exporters. C. Tea companies.
4.What is the speaker talking about?
A. The life of tea tasters. B. Afternoon tea in Britain. C. The London Tea Trade Centre.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Salesperson and customer. B. Homeowner and cleaner. C. Husband and wife.
2.What kind of apartment do the speakers prefer?
A. One with two bedrooms. B. One without furniture. C. One near market.
3.How much rent should one pay for the one-bedroom apartment?
A. $350. B. $400. C. $415.
4.Where is the apartment the speakers would like to see?
A. On Lake Street. B. On Market Street. C. On South Street.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where are the speakers?
A. In a hospital. B. In the office. C. At home.
2.When is the report due?
A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Next Monday.
3.What does George suggest Stephanie do with the report?
A. Improve it. B. Hand it in later. C. Leave it with him.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What food does Sally like?
A. Chicken. B. Fish. C. Eggs.
2.What are the speakers going to do?
A. Cook dinner. B. Go shopping. C. Order dishes.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How long did Michael stay in China?
A. Five days. B. One week. C. Two weeks.
2.Where did Michael go last year?
A. Russia. B. Norway. C. India.
