全国2012年7月自考英语国家概况试题_第10页

46. Although Australia has a large area, _____ of the continent is hot and dry.
 A. one third                                                   B. two thirds
 C. half                                                           D. more than half
47. _____ is famous for its art festival.
 A. Sydney                                                      B. Melbourne
 C. Adelaide                                                    D. Brisbane
48. Which of the following states in Australia is known as the garden state?
 A. Queensland                                                B. New South Wales
 C. Tasmania                                                   D. Victoria
 49. The first European to visit New Zealand was ______.
 A. Abel Tasman                                              B. Captain James Cook
 C. Christopher Columbus                                 D. Amerigo Vespucci
50. The _______ is a national symbol in New Zealand.
A. kiwi                                                            B. native owl
 C. tuatara                                                       D. lizard