题目内容
Tasmania ___________(以……命名) its discoverer, A.J. Tasman.
was named after
第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节：请阅读下列关于澳大利亚几个旅游景点的简介及几位旅客的相关信息，从A、B、C、D、E和F中为每位旅客选出最合适的旅游景点。选项中有一项是多余选项。（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）61. Mike is from Great Britain. He has often heard of the amazing Great Barrier Reef. He hopes to see it with his own eyes some day.62. Surrey is a sportsman who is very interested in water surfing, boating and some other sports on the sea. He hopes to enjoy the excitement as well as to relax on beaches. 63. Jeffery is an architect who would like to see some 19th-century buildings while visiting Australia so as to make his designs more attractive. 64. Nicholas is a scientist in geography. He would like to go to study something in the open, such as native wildlife, Ayers Rock and so on.65. Anderson is a college student in geography, who would like to pay a visit to the coral reefs, red plains and dunes (沙丘) while visiting Australia. A. Northern Territory & Darwin Australia’s Northern Territory is a cast region with diverse geography. It stretches from the tip of the northern coastline to the outback. Waterfalls, interesting rock formations including Uluru (Ayers Rock), native wildlife and parkland are commonplace throughout. Darwin is the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory-its relaxing atmosphere and location make it the perfect centre for touring the area.B. Queensland Australia’s fastest growing state is home to 3.6 million people, taking up around 25% of the continent’s area. Whether you’re after adrenalin-pumping adventure, relaxing on sun-kissed beaches, trekking through ancient rainforest or snorkeling（潜水）on the Great Barrier Reef, there’s an experience just waiting to become YOUR treasured memory. Where else but Queensland?C. Victoria & Melbourne Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is a city of spectacular 19th-century buildings alongside contemporary structures and surrounded by large areas of parkland. It is home to more than three million people from more than 200 nations. Take a walk or a tram（电车）ride and enjoy a delicious meal, wonderful architecture, beautiful parks and gardens, and fabulous shopping.D. Sydney Including the harbor’s island and much of the foreshore（前滩）, Sydney Harbor National Park is full of picnic areas, bays, harbor pools and beaches to relax in, It’s where ferries, yachts, cruise vessels, jet boats, catamarans and kayaks all jostle for (争夺) a piece of the world’s best harbor, and you can enjoy a picnic surrounded by the harbor.E. Adelaide There’s so much to do in South Australia. And it’s all so close. Adelaide is the perfect gateway to the State’s 12 tourism regions. ..From cozy bed, tasty breakfasts and seaside villas to luxury city penthouses and gourmet retreats, we’ve got the accommodation to suit every taste and budget.F. Tasmania Tasmania is a land apart-a place of wild and beautiful landscapes; friendly, welcoming people; a pleasant, temperate climate; wonderful wine and food; a rich history; and a relaxed island lifestyle. Whether travelling from the ancient and varied terrains (地带) of the Kimberley to the towering forests of the southwest, from the unique coral reefs off our coast to the endless red plains and dunes of our arid heartland, you’ll find amazing series of outdoor experiences and enjoyable holidays.
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 a long distance in a short time. 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. 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.
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 1st paragraph means __________.
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.
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.Where does the article come from?
A. Scientific journal B. Magazine C. Travel Guide D. Text Book
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.
第三节 完形填空(每空1分，共20分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
After the war between Britain and France which lasted 7 years, James Cook got married and 21 down in London. For several years, Captain Cook 22 to the east of America 23 he made a map of its 24 ．In 1768 came Cook's 25 for a major expedition. The navy was 26 a plan for an expedition 27 the South Pacific Ocean in 28 of watching a very unusual 29 ， that is the planet Venus 30 between the earth and the sun in 1769. His 31 hope was to find a new land 32 was thought to be 33 in the Indian and Pacific Ocean. 34 Captain Cook was to be there in charge of this expedition 35 Captain of the ship 36 "Endeavour". It was an old merchant ship just like 37 on which Cook had learnt his seamanship. It was strongly built and had a lot of space 38 for storage. Cook understood there would be a lot of hardship for them, so he got everything 39 it. In this expedition, he had sailed around 40 and up the east coast of Australia, charting(绘制) over 8,000 miles of coastline that had been unknown before.
21. A. set B. sailed C. sent D. settled
22. A. went B. flew C. sailed D. came
23. A. which B. where C. that D. when
24. A. countries B. coasts C. cities D. seas
25. A. chance B. hope C. ship D. expedition
26. A. finding B. learning C. doing D. making
27. A. in B. to C. for D. at
28. A. the hope B. a view C. an idea D. plan
29. A. accident B. incident C. matter D. event
30. A. existing B. setting C. passing D. appearing
31. A. first B. second C. third D. last
32. A. which B. where C. what D. on which
33. A. passing B. going C. existing D. sailing
34. A. but B. as C. and D. for
35. A. of B. for C. like D. as
36. A. which called B. called C. call D. calling
37. A. one B. it C. the one D. what
38. A. down B. off C. up D. away
39. A. full prepared for B. fully prepared for
C. fully preparing D. full preparation
40. A. Endland B. Australia C. New Zealand D. Tasmania
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
3.Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs ______.
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
Today about 70 countries use Daylight Saving Time (DST). Daylight Saving was first introduced during World War I in Australia. During the world wars, DST was used for the late summers beginning January 1917 and 1942, and the full summers beginning September 1942 and 1943.
In 1967, Tasmania experienced a drought（干旱）. The State Government introduced one hour of daylight saving that summer as a way of saving power and water. Tasmanians liked the idea of daylight saving and the Tasmanian Government has declared daylight saving each summer since 1968. Persuaded by the Tasmanian Government, all states except two passed a law in 1971, for a test use of daylight saving. In 1972, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria joined Tasmania for regular daylight saving, but Queensland did not do so until 1989.
Tasmania, Queensland and South Australia have had irregular plans, often changing their dates due to politics or festivals（节日）. For example, in 1992, Tasmania extended（延长）daylight saving by an extra month while South Australia began extending daylight saving by two weeks for the Adelaide Festival. Special daylight saving plans were made during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
The differences in daylight saving in Australia continue to cause serious problems in transport and many other social activities. It also reduces the number of hours in the working day that are common to all centers in the country. In particular, time differences along the east coast cause major differences, especially for the broadcasters of national radio and television.
1.Daylight Saving Time was introduced in Tasmania _______________.
A. to stop the drought in 1967 B. to support government officials
C. to pass a special law in the state D. to save water and electricity
2.According to the text, which state was the last to use DST?
A. Victoria. B. Queensland.
C. South Australia. D. New South Wales.
3.What can we learn about DST in some Australian states?
A. It doesn’t have fixed dates. B. It is not used in festivals.
C. Its plan was changed in 2000. D. It lasts for two weeks.
4.What do we know about the use of DST from the last paragraph?
A. There exist some undesirable effects. B. It helps little to save energy.
C. It brings about longer working days. D. Radio and TV programs become different.
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