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 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.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.C

2.B

3.A

4.C

5.A

【解析】

试题分析：

【文章大意】本文是一篇广告应用文。文章介绍了探索和游览澳大利亚大陆的不同交通工具的特点。

1.C考查猜测词义。根据文章第一段中的The untouched beaches that go for miles and deserts that touch the horizon are just there, waiting to be reached and explored.可知，等着到达和开发。需要这里指“没有被开发的，自然的”意思。故选C。

2.B考查细节理解。根据文章内容可知，A项与competition among airlines makes great flying fees available for you. 意思不符；C项与Bus travel in Australia is comfortable, easy and economical.内容不符，没说是最舒服、经济和高效的；D项与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.内容不符。B项与It’s easy for you to find car rental companies at major airports, central city locations, suburbs and attractions.内容一致，故选B。

3.A考查细节理解。根据文章第六段中的The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly.可知，渡船只在晚上运行。故选A。

4.C考查推理判断。根据文章第一段中的The following are the different ways you can explore our vast country.可知，这是一则旅游广告。所以本文应该来源于——旅游指南。故选C。

5.A考查推理判断。根据文章第二段中的Flying is the best way to cover a long distance in a short time.可知，长途旅行，乘飞机是最好的方法。故选A。

考点：考查应用文的阅读。