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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 breath-taking landscapes of ancient rainforests. Scenic World in Katoomba is the best way to access the beauty of this region. Besides climbing, you can choose cablecars, elevated boardwalks or the Scenic Railway—the world’s steepest train travelling through a rock tunnel, to reach the mountain top.
Royal National Park
Established in 1879, the Royal is the world’s second-oldest 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 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 (交往). Hand-feed a kangaroo, have breakfast with a koala and check out a huge variety of species including dingos, emus, penguins and more.
The Hawkesbury River
An hour north-west of Sydney, the Hawkesbury is one of New South Wales’ best-kept secrets. Experience what this picturesque region of waterways, farmland and national parks has to offer—from waterskiing and bushwalking to horse riding, river cruises and retail therapy.
1. What can you do when visiting Scenic World?
A. Ride horses.
B. Hand-feed a kangaroo.
C. Go surfing.
D. Climb mountains.
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
3. What do Royal National Park and The Hawkesbury River have in common?
A. Both can be reached by cablecars.
B. Visitors can go swimming and fishing.
C. Bushwalking is available on the two trips.
D. Visitors can enjoy beautiful mountain scenery.
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文为应用文。文章介绍了澳大利亚远离城市的四处旅游胜地。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句On a visit to the World heritage-listed Blue Mountains可知，在这里可以登山，再根据第三句Besides climbing, you can choose cablecars, elevated boardwalks or the Scenic Railway—the world’s steepest train travelling through a rock tunnel, to reach the mountain top.也可知是可以登山。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段Located 45 minutes 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).可知，在Featherdale Wildlife Park可以看到很多澳大利亚本土的鸟，哺乳动物和爬行动物等，所以如果是动物爱好者应该来这里，故选D。
3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段Bushwalking, boating, canoeing and fishing are also popular activities.以及最后一段Experience what this picturesque region of waterways, farmland and national parks has to offer—from waterskiing and bushwalking to horse riding, river cruises and retail therapy.可知，这两处的共同之处是都可以bushwalking，故选C。
【点睛】本篇文章脉络清晰，层次分明，学生很容易根据题干中的关键词定位到文章中的相应段落，所以难度很小。但是第三小题需要仔细阅读。根据题干中的关键词Royal National Park and The Hawkesbury River have in common可以快读定位到文章的第二和第四个景点介绍：Bushwalking, boating, canoeing and fishing are also popular activities.和from waterskiing and bushwalking to horse riding, river cruises and retail therapy.也很容易发现相同的活动有bushwalking。
