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Australian's Favourite Steam Train
Puffing Billy is one of the finest preserved heritage steam railways in the world and operates everyday of the year, except
Christmas Day, thanks to the tireless efforts of our volunteers. The Railway was built in 1900 to serve the local communities that lived in the hills, carrying anything from passengers to potatoes and plants.
Today, Puffing Billy Railway is a major tourist attraction and invites visitors to come and experience a century old tradition.
1. Which of the following can the reason for Puffing Billy still being in use?
A. It is ordinarily preserved.
B. Volunteers offer tireless efforts.
C. It carries passengers and goods.
D. The railway was built in the 20th century.
2. Which word can describe Puffing Billy?
A. Pet-friendly. B. Student-friendly.
C. Disability-friendly. D. Smoker-friendly.
3. What can you do on the train?
A. Drink beers with relatives and friends. B. Sit on the carriage ledge to have a rest.
C. Put your head out to enjoy the scenery. D. Open the door when the train is moving.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C
【解析】
這是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章主要介紹了澳大利亞人最喜歡的蒸汽火車Puffing Billy,說明了火車上的一些信息和安全注意事項(xiàng)。
【1題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Puffing Billy is one of the finest preserved heritage steam railways in the world and operates everyday of the year, except Christmas Day, thanks to the tireless efforts of our volunteers.可知,Puffing Billy是世界上保存最完好的蒸汽鐵路遺產(chǎn)之一,除了圣誕節(jié),它每天都在運(yùn)行,這要?dú)w功于我們志愿者的不懈努力。由此可知,Puffing Billy仍在使用的原因是志愿者提供不懈的努力。故選B。
【2題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據(jù)圖中GENERAL INFORMATION部分中第三點(diǎn)Wheelchair can be accommodated. Please call to check availability.可知,可提供輪椅。請(qǐng)打電話詢問是否可用。由此可推知,Puffing Billy對(duì)殘疾人很友好。故選C。
【3題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)圖片中SAFETY FIRST部分中It’s OK to中的第二點(diǎn)Heads out可知,可用伸出頭。由此可知,在火車上你能伸出你的頭去欣賞風(fēng)景。故選C。