Welcome to Australia

The Great Outdoors

?? Australia is the world’s oldest continent and indigenous Australians have one of the world’s oldest culture.

?? In Australia you will see unique plants and animals and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Many parks have information centres offering advice on where to go, what to see and how to see it--for both your personal safety and to protect our sensitive, natural environment.

Banks and Money Matters

?? Banks are generally open between 9:30am and 4pm on Monday to Thursday and 9:30am and 5pm on Friday.

?? Foreign currency or traveller’s cheques can be changed at all banks and some of the larger hotels. There are currency exchange facilities at all international airports.

?? Take care! Our sunlight is very strong and you can get sunburnt.

?? For best sun protection, it is advisable to wear:

A broad-brimmed hat

A shirt with a collar and sleeves

Sunscreen with high protection factor.

Swimming

?? We have so many beautiful places to swim--beaches, lakes, rivers and creeks.

Many of our waters are safe for swimming, but if you have any doubts, ask before entering the water.

Most of our popular ocean beaches have patrols with life-saving service. Red and yellow flags mark the area that you are advised to swim within.?

If there are no flags and no life guards on the beach, talk to local people about the best areas to swim.

Staying Safe on the Roads

Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road.

For safety, everyone in the car, including children, must wear a seat belt.

Motor cyclists and bicyclists are required to wear a helmet.

Watch out for native animals crossing the roads, especially at night. Road signs are erected in places where animals are commonly seen.

1.What is the best title of the third part of the passage?

A. The Sun???? B. Enjoy the Sun???? C. Warning????? D. Outdoor Activities

2.If you arrive in Sydney at 5:10pm on Friday, where can you probably get your money changed on that day?

A. At a bank.????? B. At any hotel.??? C. At a store??? D.? At the airport

3.What advice can you get at the park information centre?

A. Advice on how to wear a broad-brimmed hat.

B. Advice on how to drive safely in the park.?????????????

C. Advice on how to protect our environment??

D. Advice on where to go to see a kangaroo.

4.How can you ensure your safety when swimming?

A. You can swim in whichever lake you like

B. You should swim with the life guard.

C. You can swim where there are red flags.

D. Always find a local person to ask about how to swim.

5.Which of the following word might be the closest in meaning with the underlined word “erected”?

A. set up??????????? B. protected?????? C. stood???????? D. noticed

Planning your holiday? Whether you’re going to Yunnan or UK, it’s important to make sure you’re well-prepared. Here’s a handy checklist to help you.

Location

The first thing you have to decide is where you want to go. Of course a lot will depend on your time and budget. Do you want to relax on a beach, visit some famous landmarks, or hike through some beautiful scenery? All these things are available in China, but if your budget stretches, why not look at somewhere else in Asia, or even farther.

Packing

There can be such a thing as being over prepared when traveling, but you don’t want to forget something important. It can be a good idea to wear pants with zipped pockets. In certain countries local thieves will target unsuspecting tourists for their money. It can also be worth packing some basic medical supplies. If you are going to be moving around a lot, buy a good backpack. Finally, remember to pack clothes that are going to be suitable for the weather.

Accommodation

There are several things to consider when picking where you want to stay. Location is often the most important. When staying in hotels, it is often a good idea to book your first night in a new city. After all, you will not be familiar with the surroundings and will want somewhere to leave your luggage. However, don’t spend more than a couple of days at the same hotel. When you get to a new place, you might soon discover there’s somewhere better to stay.

Don’t forget

The key to a good holiday is detail. When you’re traveling, especially in a foreign country, don’t forget to change some money before you leave. If you’re traveling somewhere tropical, you might need some injections or pills to avoid disease. And it’s always worth taking out travel insurance, just in case you find yourself in a spot of bother during the trip. Don’t forget to check the exchange rates. The strong yuan has made traveling abroad cheaper recently. It can also be a good idea to write down the phone number of the closest Chinese embassy, in case you need help while abroad.

1.You have to take all the following into consideration EXCEPT _______ when deciding where to spend your holiday.

A. culture                    B. purpose                           C. money                              D. time

2.Pants with zipped pockets are recommended mainly because _______.

A. it’s a good measure in case of emergencies

B. you’ll be expected to buy a lot of souvenirs

C. you’ll carry many small things with you

D. it will help you guard against local theft

3.As for accommodation, the writer’s tip is _______.

A. to stay away from the downtown areas to get cheap places

B. to book one or two nights in the same hotel in case you don’t like it

C. to choose your location after you arrive at your destination

D. better not to leave your luggage in unfamiliar hotels

4.It can be inferred from the last part that we should _______.

A. choose the most suitable kind of travel insurance

B. use RMB in all foreign countries since the yuan is strong

C. check the exchange rates so as to decide what currency (货币) to buy

D. get in touch with Chinese embassy if we need help when abroad

5.What’s the purpose of the passage?

A. To attract the tourists to travel abroad.

B. To tell some travel information to tourists.

C. To help the tourists make good preparations for their holidays.

D. To remind tourists of the safety during their journey.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Ancient Rome was one of the world’s most powerful empires more than 2,000 years ago. The Romans’ ideas about roads, laws, government and buildings still influence us today.
Italy is shaped like a boot.
The Colosseum in Rome was built during the time of the Roman Empire, in the first century A.D.__【小题1】___It is a popular tourist attraction today.
Italy is well-known for its designers, who create cars, handbags, clothes, shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship.
Today, the economy of Italy is stronger than in the past.   【小题2】   Today, manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income. There are some big companies, but Italy has many smaller companies, too.
   【小题3】  The southern part does not offer as many manufacturing jobs, so it is not as prosperous.
Italy is a member of the European Union, a group of countries that join together for better trade. The currency, or money, they use is called the “euro”.
Food and eating good meals are important to Italians. ___【小题4】____
Popular foods include pasta, risotto, minestrone and pizza．McDonald’s is also popular there. Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day.    【小题5】   Families spend a lot of time together.

下面是上海博物馆展品的介绍，请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
A: A collection of over 3,000 pieces covers the history of the birth and development of Chinese currency. The ancient Silk Road coins record the economic history of those ancient nations along the Silk Road.
B: About 100 pieces of furniture illustrate the elegant simplicity of Ming style and the brilliant appearance of Qing style. A Ming­style reception hall and a study, together with a set of furniture models unearthed from a Ming tomb, represent the household life of centuries back.
C: Beginning with the writing carved on oracle bones and bronzes, to the age of bamboo slips and stone steles (石碑), many masterpieces, including those by Wang Xizhi and Wang Xianzhi, present the interpretations of seal, official, running, cursive and regular scripts.
D: Long long rolls by masters from Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties are displayed in the showcases by the long corridor, unfolding the glorious history of Chinese painting.
E: Over 400 bronzes of unique shapes, delicate decor and excellent techniques tell you the 1500­year history of the great Chinese Bronze Age from 18th century B. C. till 3rd century B. C.
F: About 120 statues in the gallery cover the development of Chinese sculpture art from the Warring States to the Ming dynasty. The Buddhist sculptures show how Buddhism confronted and harmonized with Chinese traditional culture over the history.
下面是部分参观者的信息，请为他们找到各自需要的展馆。
【小题1】Liu Qiang is a middle school student, who is fond of art handwriting. He is curious about the development of all art handwriting in history.
【小题2】Cha Leon is from Thai and he is a devoted Buddhism believer. He wants to learn what Buddhism has brought into Chinese culture, especially at an aspect of art.
【小题3】Mr. Chang is a successful businessman. One of his hobbies is to collect house fittings in old look, especially beds, chairs or desks centuries ago. He won't lose a chance to appreciate such kind of things.
【小题4】Mai Ya is studying in a university majoring in economy. Next week she will present her project with a lot of pictures of ancient money in her PPT, but she still needs to learn more about the money and the history period.
【小题5】Xiao Yang is fond of fine art. He believes enjoying masterpieces is a shortcut for him to develop painting ability, and he is fond of Chinese traditional ones.

If you go to Brisbane, Australia, you can easily get a small book called Discover Brisbane free. The book tells you almost everything in Brisbane: the restaurants, the shops, the cinemas, the streets, the buses, the trains, the banks, etc. Here is something about banks on page 49:

      ANZ Banking Group

      Cnr.Greek &Queen Sts ……………… 228 3228

      Bank of New Zealand

      410 Queen Street ……………………… 221 0411

      Bank of Queensland

     229 Elizabeth Street …………………… 229 3122

    Commonwealth Banking Group

    240 Queen Street ……………………… 237 3111

    National Australia Bank Ltd

    225 Adelaide Street …………………… 221 6422

    Westpac Banking Corp

     260 Queen Street ……………………… 227 2666

     Banking hours are Mon.-Thu. 9:30 am to 4 pm. Fri. 9:30 am to 5 pm. All banks close Sat. Sun. &Public Holidays.

   Australia has a decimal currency(十进币制) with 100 cents to the dollar.

   Notes available are: $100, $50, $20, $10, $5

   Gold coins are: $2 && $1

   Silver coins are: 50, 20, 10&&5 cent

   Copper coins are: 2 && 1 cent

You can find ANZ Banking Group on ______.

     A. Queen Street              B. Elizabeth Street

     C. the corner of Greek Street and Queen Street

     D. the corner of Queen Street and Elizabeth Street

______ seems to be the most important street in Brisbane.

    A. Greek Street    B. Elizabeth Street    C. Queen Street    D. Adelaide Street

On Saturdays, you can go to ______ to put your money in or take your   money out.

     A. ANZ Banking Group                  B. Bank of Queensland

     C. National Australia Bank Ltd             D. no bank

In Australia, the banks have their longest service hours on ______.

     A. public holidays        B. Sundays      C. Saturdays        D. Fridays