初中英语阅读理解每日一练38

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Australia is the greatest island in the world. It is to the south of the equator. So when it is summer in our country, it is cold winter in Australia.

    Australia is big, but the population（人口）there is thin. The population is the same as that of Shanghai, a city of China. Australia is young and diverse nation and Australian people come from many different countries.

    Australia has many, many sheep. After a short drive from town, you will see sheep around you. You can also find kangaroo has a “bag” below its chest. The mother kangaroo keeps its baby in the “bag”.

    Australia is considered to be a relaxed, informal society（社会）. When greeting others, students and young people say “Hello” or “Hi”. Sometimes they will say “How’s it going?” or “G day”. In more formal（正式的）situations they usually shake hands the first time they meet. “Good morning”, “Good afternoon” or “Pleased to meet you” are formal greetings. English is Australia’s national language.

1. Australia is the greatest island in the world. The word “island” may mean _______.

A. 国家      B. 城市       C. 山脉        D. 岛屿

2. Australia has the same population as _______.

A. Shanghai      B. China         C. Beijing        D. Japan

3. When it is summer in Australia, it is _______ in China.

A. spring       B. autumn       C. winter        D. summer

4. When Australian people meet for the first time, they will _______.

A. kiss each other          B. hug（拥抱）each other

C. nod head to others       D. shake hands

5. Which statement is right, according to the passage? _______

A. Australia has a large population.

B. Kangaroo is a kind of sheep in Australia.

C. Young people always say “How’s it going?” or “G day” to greet others.

D. When you drive in Australia, you can see many horses.

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