Among the many things that Brisbane (布里斯班), Australia, does really well, the care for kids is the best one. Here is a list of places that will be suitable for your kids.
Swimming pools
Simple way for happiness: mix kids with water. Of course, this is a choice for the hot summer months.
Parks
Free outdoor fun: it’s suitable for kids of all ages. It’s a place for parents to let kids run wild.
The Children’s Art Centre
The Children’s Art Centre has been very popular. Kids’ favorite here is some exhibitions specially designed for children. But we must pay some money.
South Bank Parklands
South Bank Parklands has everything you need to keep kids amused. Take them for a swim at the man-made beach. On weekends, go through the arts market or go to a cheap movie. South Bank Parklands often gives free performances too.
Roma Street Parkland
Close to bus transport, this parkland is easily accessible（可進(jìn)入的）. It’s  ideal (理想的) for kids of all ages. Younger kids can take a trip on the Jelly Bean Express, a 1.3 km trackless train ride around the parkland. Free entry(進(jìn)入) and open every day.
小題1:What does the text mainly talk about?
A．Brisbane—a beautiful city in Australia.
B．How to travel in Brisbane.
C．Famous parks and activities in Brisbane.
D．Some interesting places for kids in Brisbane.
小題2:. If your kids want to watch performances for free, you can take them to ______.
A．South Bank ParklandsB．Roma Street Parkland
C．The Children’s Art CentreD．Parks
小題3:. What can we know about Roma Street Parkland?
A．It opens only at weekends.
B．Only younger kids can visit it.
C．We need not buy tickets for a visit.
D．Younger kids have to walk while visiting it.
小題4: What do kids love best in the Children’s Art Centre?
A．Man-made beach.B．Some exhibitions.
C．Arts market.D．Jelly Bean Express.
小題5:Who will be interested in the text most?
A．Children and parents.B．Artists C．Movie lovers.D．Swimmers.

小題1:D
小題1:A
小題1:C
小題1:B
小題1:A

小題1:通過(guò)閱讀短文可知本文主要描述了一些布里斯班的有趣的地方,故選D.
小題1:根據(jù)On weekends, go through the arts market or go to a cheap movie. South Bank Parklands often gives free performances too.描述,可知選A.
小題1:根據(jù)最后一段Close to bus transport, this parkland is easily accessible（可進(jìn)入的）. …… Free entry(進(jìn)入) and open every day.描述，可知選C。
小題1:根據(jù)Kids’ favorite here is some exhibitions specially designed for children.描述，可知選B。
小題1:這篇短文主要描述了一些布里斯班的有趣的地方，故最可能引起興趣的對(duì)象時(shí)家長(zhǎng)和孩子們。選A.
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