6.
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 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.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 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.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
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.