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B [2015 •江西省鹰潭市期末] Welcome to Australia The great outdoors Australia is the world's oldest continent and indigenous Austral?ians have one of the world's oldest cultures.

In Australia you will see unique plants and animals and some of the most beau?tiful 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 pro?tect our sensitive,natural environment.

Banks and money matters Banks are generally open between 9 :30 am and 4 :00 pm on Monday to Thurs?day and between 9 ：30 am and 5:00 pm on Friday.

Foreign currency or travellers' 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 sunburned. For best sun protection,it is advisable to wear：

* a broadbrimmed hat

* a shirt with a collar and sleeves

* suncream 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 lifesaving service. Red and yellow flags mark the area that you are advised to swim within.

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

Staying safe on the roads

* Australians drive on the lefthand side of the road.

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

* Motorcyclists 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.

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

   A. Enjoy the sun   B. The sun protection   C. Warnings   D. Outdoor activities

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

   A. At a bank. B. At any hotel.

   C. At the airport. D. At a store.

7. How can you ensure your safety when swimming?

   A. You can swim in whichever lake you like.

   B. You should swim with a lifeguard.

   C. You can swim where there are red flags.

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

8. Which of the following words might be the closest in meaning with the under?lined word "erected"?

   A. Noticed. B. Protected. C. Stood. D. Set up.

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[文章大意]本文主要讲述了到澳大利亚旅游的有关事项。

5. B 主旨大意题。根据段落中的"For best sun protection…" 和"Suncream with high protection factor."可确定答案为B项。

6. C细节理解题。根据文中的"Banks are generally open be?tween 9 ： 30 am and 4 :00 pm on Monday to Thursday and be?tween 9:30 am and 5:00 pm on Friday. "fP"Foreign currency or travellers' cheques can be changed at all banks and some of the larger hotels. There are currency exchange facilities at all international airports."可知选择C项。

7. C细节理解题。根据文章中Swimming部分中的"Red and yellow flags mark the area that you are advised to swim with?in."可知答案选C项。

8. D词义猜测题。根据选项与主语road signs的逻辑关系，可知选D项。