1. 阅读理解

Australia is a very big country. It also has many big attractions (旅游景点).

The Big Banana

The Big Banana is in Coffs Harbour. It was made in 1964 by John Landy. John

Wanted something to make people come to his fruit shop, so he built the Big Banana. The idea worked. Many people visited his fruit shop and took pictures of the Big Banana. Soon people all over Australia began making big things.

The Big Merino(美利奴羊)

The Big Merino is in the city of Goulburn. Merinos are a type of sheep. They can live in dry weather. Some places in Australia are very dry, so these sheep are very important to the farmers there. Inside the Big Merino, there is a small museum about the history of wool in Australia. Visitors can also climb up to the Big Merino's head and look at the view through its eyes.

1. （1） When was the Big Banana built?

   A . In 1962. B . In 1963. C . In 1964. D . In 1965.
3. （2） Why was the Big Banana built?

   A . Because John liked bananas very much. B . Because John was good at building things. C . Because John was asked to build a big thing. D . Because John wanted to make more people come to his fruit shop.
5. （3） What can you find inside the Big Merino?

   A . A fruit shop. B . A small museum. C . A beautiful sheep. D . A fantastic banana.
7. （4） What's possibly the best title for the passage?

   A . The Big Banana B . The Big Merino C . Two Australian Cities D . Australia's Big Attractions