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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. 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( 轮渡)
The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania
nightly. Extra services are running during summer rush hours. Sea-link ferries connect South Australia
and Kangaroo Island several times a day. Ferries connect suburbs in our capital cities.
Walk
With easy-on-the-feel pedestrian streets, walking is a great way to get around our cities.
Besides all of 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 traveling 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. traveling in Central Australia is time-consuming
C. Central Australia has the world's longest railway line
D. you have to walk over a thousand kilometers in Australia