Australia is the smallest continent in the world. It is a little smaller than China. It is on the Southern Hemisphere of the earth. Australia is big, but its population is small. The population of Australia is nearly as large as that of Shanghai.
Enough laws have been made to fight against pollution. The cities in Australia have little air or water pollution. The sky is blue and the water is clean. You can clearly see fish in the rivers. Plants grow very well.
Last month we visited Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia, and went to a wild flower exhibition. There we saw large numbers of wild flowers on show, most of which we had never seen before. We had a wonderful time. Perth is famous for its beautiful wild flowers. Every year in spring Perth has a wild flower exhibition. After visiting Perth, we spent a day in the countryside. We sat down and had a rest near a path at the foot of a hill. It was quiet and we enjoyed ourselves very much. When we heard bells ringing at the top of the hills, we looked up, but what we saw made us pick up all our things and run back to our car as quickly as we could. There were about three hundred sheep coming towards us along the path.
Australia is famous for its sheep and kangaroos. After a short drive from any town, you will find yourself among the white sheep. Sheep, sheep, everywhere you can see sheep.
【小题1】Which country is the writer most possibly from?

A．Japan	B．Canada
C．China	D．America

【小题2】We can learn from the passage that _________.

A．Australia is the smallest country in the world

B．Australia is the same size of Shanghai.

C．Australia is in the northern part of the earth.

D．The people in Australia are as many as those in Shanghai.

【小题3】Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Australia has enough laws to fight against pollution.

B．Perth is the biggest city in Australia.

C．The wild flowers in Perth must be different from what the author sees in his/her country.

D．The author enjoyed his/her visit in the country.

   If you'd like to go travelling，the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.

Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

Jiuzhaigou Valley，which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province，China，reaches a height of more than 4,500m，with a series of different forests ecosystems. It's especially famous for its narrow landforms and excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992.

Khami Ruins National Monument

The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century，is of great archaeological（考古的）interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a centre for trade over a long period of time. It joined the World Heritage List in 1986.

Henderson Island

Henderson Island，which lies in the eastern South Pacific，is one of the few atolls in the world whose ecology（生态）has been untouched by humans. It is famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island. It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988.

Old City of Jerusalem

As a holy city for three different religions（宗教）in the Middle East，Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage status in 1981 and placed on the“List of World Heritage in Danger”the following year.

【小题1】What can be learned about Jiuzhaigou Valley？

A．Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there.

B．It is famous for many ancient objects.

C．It has been untouched by human beings.

D．It lies in the eastern South Pacific.

【小题2】What can we learn about Jerusalem？

A．It was damaged in the mid-16th century.

B．It was once a business centre for trade.

C．It has over 140 kinds of birds living there.

D．It is a holy city for three religions.

【小题3】According to the passage，which World Heritage Site was most recently set?

A．Henderson Island.

B．Khami Ruins National Monument.

C．Old City of Jerusalem.

D．Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area.

【小题4】In which part of a newspaper can we read the passage?

A．Industry.	B．Travel.
C．Science.	D．Business.

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My pen pal Jack from the USA comes to visit me last week. It was first time that he had been to China and he enjoyed his stay here. I took him to a teahouse near my home, which we had a good taste of Chinese tea and learned something about tea culture. Amazing at different shapes of teapots and teacups, he took some photo of them. Then a young lady came to serve for us. She showed us how to make tea but encouraged us to give it a try. Following his instruction, we found that making good tea was much more than pour hot water onto the tea. Jack as well as I were happy that we had a good time there.

   The editor of the new Cool Camping Britain guide chooses some of his favorite new finds in England, Wales and Scotland.

Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides

Is this Britain’s most beautiful campsite? From the grassy point looking seaward to the mountains, it’s not hard for campers to see how the island inspired The Lord of the Rings author’s fantasy landscapes. The campsite itself is as wild and wonderful as its setting.

Open April — September, from ￡5 per tent per night.

Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, Suffolk

Deep in the wilds of north Suffolk, this seven-acre campsite has only been open for a few years, with two fields separated by a lake and surrounded by woodland. The position is perfect. It’s a great place to do nothing but get into nature. You can put up your tent in the bottom field or the woodland beyond.

Open Easter —October, from ￡10 per tent per night.

Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall

This site, by a lake, is all about simple pleasures. Located in the former mining village, it has a summerhouse（凉亭）with books and games for a rainy day. There are many animals including pigs, hens, goats and ducks on the farm and a pub just a 10- minute stroll away. There’s very little to do here, no bells and no whistles. Campfires are encouraged.

Open Easter — September, from ￡10 per tent per night.

Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Sciily

Its only campsite, Troytown, couldn’t be in a more remote position. Isolation is its greatest advantage — so bring plenty of books to read and don’t expect a phone signal. But at least one of life’s necessities is available. Lying on the hillside overlooking the bay and near the island of the Gugh, it might just win the prize for best beer garden view in England.

Open March-- October, from ￡7. 50 per tent per night,

【小题1】Which of the following is TRUE about Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides?

A．It has been open for a few years.	B．A beautiful lake surrounds it.
C．It offers the longest service.	D．The rent of a tent per night is the lowest.

【小题2】Which place can you choose if you like a simple farm life?

A．Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides.

B．Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, Suffolk.

C．Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall.

D．Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly.

【小题3】In Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly, you can’t ________.

A．contact others by phones	B．view the bay from the hillside
C．get everyday necessities	D．relax yourself by reading