33、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(輪渡)

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.

59. The underlined word "untouched" (in the 1st paragraph) means______.

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

60. 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

61. 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

62. 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

33、【答案】C

【解析】考查猜測(cè)詞義。根據(jù)waiting to be reached and explored可知是“沒有被開墾的,自然的”意思。故選C。

【答案】B

【解析】考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)competition among airlines makes great flying fees available for you.可知A錯(cuò)誤;Services are frequent, affordable and efficient.而不是Bus travel is efficient?芍狢錯(cuò)誤;D項(xiàng)文中沒有相關(guān)的敘述;根據(jù)You have no difficulty finding car rental companies at major airports, central city locations, suburbs and attractions.可知選B。

【答案】A

【解析】考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly.可知選A。

【答案】B

【解析】考查推理判斷。根據(jù)最后一段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.可推知B正確。

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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.

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The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly. Extra sen ices 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-feet pedestrian.(行人)streets, walking is a great way to get around our cities.

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

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You can easily rent a car to explore its beautiful touring routes.

More travellers make the flying fees among airlines higher than before.

Taking a bus tour is the most comfortable, economical and efficient way.

Train services can offer you more comfort than any other means of transport,

Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs  ??

A. several times a day  B. only at night hours

C. between different cities D. only during rush hours

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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.
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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(輪渡)
The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly. Extra sen ices 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-feet pedestrian.(行人)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.
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A.secureB.specialC.naturalD.a(chǎn)rtificial
【小題2】Which of the following is true about travelling in Australia?
A.You can easily rent a car to explore its beautiful touring routes.
B.More travellers make the flying fees among airlines higher than before.
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,
【小題3】Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs  ?
A.several times a dayB.only at night hours
C.between different citiesD.only during rush hours
【小題4】From the passage, we know that.
A.travelling in central Australia is time-consuming
B.central Australia has the world's shortest railway line
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With easy on the feet pedestrian streets, walking is a great way to get around our cities.
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A.secureB.specialC.naturalD.a(chǎn)rtificial
【小題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.
【小題3】Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs ____.
A.only at night hoursB.only during rush hours
C.several times a dayD.Between different cities
【小題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
【小題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?
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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.

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A. unmoved                         B. special                              C. natural                                       D. unconnected

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.

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A. only at night hours                                                       B. only during rush hours

C. several times a day                                                       D. between different cities

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A. Scientific journal            B. Magazine                         C. Travel Guide                    D. Text Book

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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.

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

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A.secure           B.special            C.natural           D.a(chǎn)rtificial

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.

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A.only at night hours                      B.only during rush hours

C.several times a day                      D.Between different cities

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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

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

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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

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A. only at night hours                     B. only during rush hours

C. several times a day                     D. between different cities

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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.

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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.

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

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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

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A. only at night hours                     B. only during rush hours

C. several times a day                     D. between different cities

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

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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.

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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

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

61. 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

62. 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

63. From the passage, we know that ______.

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

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Air
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Drive
Australia has a vast network of well-maintained roads and some of the most beautiful touring routes in the world. It’s easy for you to find 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. 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. Ferries connect suburbs in our capital cities.
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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. 1.

    The underlined word “untouched” in the 1st paragraph means __________

    1. A.
      unmoved
    2. B.
      special
    3. C.
      natural
    4. D.
      unconnected
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is TRUE about travelling in Australia?

    1. A.
      More travelers make the flying fees among airlines higher than before
    2. B.
      You can easily rent a car to explore its most beautiful touring routes
    3. C.
      Taking a bus tour is the most comfortable, economical and efficient way
    4. D.
      Train services can offer you more comfort than any other means of transport
  3. 3.

    Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs __________

    1. A.
      only at night hours
    2. B.
      only during rush hours
    3. C.
      several times a day
    4. D.
      between different cities
  4. 4.

    Where does the article come from?

    1. A.
      Scientific journal
    2. B.
      Magazine
    3. C.
      Travel Guide
    4. D.
      Text Book
  5. 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?

    1. A.
      By air
    2. B.
      By car
    3. C.
      By bus
    4. D.
      On foot

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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. 1.

    The underlined word “untouched” in the 1st paragraph means _____

    1. A.
      secure
    2. B.
      special
    3. C.
      natural
    4. D.
      artificial
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is TRUE about travelling in Australia?

    1. A.
      More travelers make the flying fees among airlines higher than before
    2. B.
      You can easily rent a car to explore its most beautiful touring routes
    3. C.
      Taking a bus tour is the most comfortable, economical and efficient way
    4. D.
      Train services can offer you more comfort than any other means of transport
  3. 3.

    Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs ____

    1. A.
      only at night hours
    2. B.
      only during rush hours
    3. C.
      several times a day
    4. D.
      Between different cities
  4. 4.

    From the passage, we know that ____

    1. A.
      pedestrian walking is a great way to travel between cities
    2. B.
      walking in central Australia takes a long time
    3. C.
      central Australia has the world’s longest railway line
    4. D.
      you have to walk over a thousand kilometers in Australia
  5. 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?

    1. A.
      By air
    2. B.
      By car
    3. C.
      By bus
    4. D.
      On foot

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