(2019·安徽示范高中高三上学期考试)It may seem hard to leave Sydney’s attractions and sights, but when the urge arises to explore beyond the city, many exceptional day trips await travelers.
Scenic World
On a visit to the World Heritage－listed Blue Mountains, enjoy clean fresh air and breathtaking landscapes of ancient rainforests. Scenic World in Katoomba is the best way to access the beauty of this region. Besides climbing, you can choose cable cars, elevated boardwalks or the Scenic Railway—the world’s steepest railway travelling through a rock tunnel, to reach the mountain top.
Royal National Park
Established in 1879, the Royal National Park is the world’s third national park. Located an hour’s drive south of Sydney, the beaches are unspoilt, crowd－free and great for surfing or swimming. There’s dramatic scenery along the way with a range of unique heritage attractions. Bushwalking, boating, canoeing and fishing are also popular activities.
Featherdale Wildlife Park
Located 45 minutes drive west of Sydney, Featherdale has the world’s largest collection of Australian native birds, mammals(哺乳动物) and reptiles(爬行动物). Situated in a bushland environment, Featherdale provides a unique opportunity for up－close animal interactions(互动). Hand－feed a kangaroo, have breakfast with a koala and check out a huge variety of species including dingoes, emus, penguins and more.
The Hawkesbury River
Located an hour’s drive north－west of Sydney, the Hawkesbury River is one of New South Wales’ best－kept secrets. Experience what this picturesque region of waterways, farmland and national parks has to offer—from water skiing and bushwalking to horse riding, river cruises and retail therapy.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了悉尼的四个景点，包括景点的特色、位置及项目等。
1．What can you do when visiting Scenic World?
A．Ride horses.
B．Hand－feed a kangaroo.
C．Go surfing.
D．Climb mountains.
D 解析：细节理解题。根据题干中的关键词“Scenic World”定位至第二段，由该段尾句可知，除了攀岩，你还可以选择缆车、高架木板路或观光铁路到达山顶。据此可知，在Scenic World你可以通过各种途径爬山，故D项正确。
2．If you are an animal lover, you can go to ．
A．Scenic World
B．Royal National Park
C．The Hawkesbury River
D．Featherdale Wildlife Park
D 解析：推理判断题。根据Featherdale Wildife Park部分的内容尤其是“Featherdale provides a unique opportunity for up－close animal interactions(互动)”可知，如果你是动物爱好者，则Featherdale Wildlife Park是值得一游的地方，故D项正确。
3．What do Royal National Park and the Hawkesbury River have in common?
A．Both can be reached by cable cars.
B．Visitors can go swimming and fishing.
C．Bushwalking is available on the two trips.
D．Visitors can enjoy beautiful mountain scenery.
C 解析：细节理解题。根据Royal National Park部分的最后一句以及The Hawkesbury River部分的最后一句可知，皇家国家公园和Hawkesbury River的共同之处是都可以进行丛林徒步探险，故C项正确。
