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2.What annual event is Lorne famous for
A.A coastal-drlve competition.
B.A swimming race.
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C.A waterfall viewing festival.
D.A seafood cooking contest.
3.What do Port Douglas and Busselton have in common
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A.They feature tropical fruits.
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B.They are perfect for families.
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C.They allow people to see coral reefs.
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D.They provide ideal conditions for water sports.
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I have worked as a keeper at the National Zoo,Paris for 11 years.Spo t and Strip e are the first tiger
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cubs that have ever been born here.Globally,a third of Sumatran cubs in zoos don't make it to
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adulthood,so I decided to give them round-the-clock care at home.
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I've got two children-the younger one,Kynan,was extremely happy about the tigers arriving-
A
but all of us really looked forward to being part of their lives and watching them grow.I wasn't worried
Australian coastal towns boast diverse landscapes,from golden beaches to rough cliffs.Each
about bringing them into my home with my wife and kids.These were cubs.They weighed about 2.5kg
carries a unique charm shaped by local history and natural surroundings,offering far more than just
and were so small that there was absolutely no risk
seaside views.
As they grew more mobile,we let them move freely around the house during the day,but when we
Byron Bav.New South Wales
Byron Bay is famous as Australia's easternmost point.Early risers gather at Cape Byron
were asleep we had to contain them in a large room,otherwise they'a get up to mischief.We'd come
Lighthouse to watch the first sunrise in the country.The town's main beach is perfect for surfing,even
down in the moming to find they'd turned the room upside down,and left it looking like a zoo.
for beginners.Along Jonson Street,you'll find cozy cafes serving fresh avocad o toast-and local coffee
Things quickly got very intense due to the huge amount of energy required to look after them.
Don't miss the weekly Byron Bay Community Market,where craftsmen sell delicate handmade jewelry
There were some tough times and I just felt extremely atedas grateful that my family was there to
and souvenirs.
help.We had to have a bit of a production line going,making up"tiger milk",washing baby bottles,and
Port Dougias,Queensland
cleaning the floors.
Located between the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintr ee Rainforest,Port Douglas is a nature
When Spo t and Strip e were four months old,they were learning how to open doors and jump
lover's paradise.The Four Mile Beach,with its soft white sand and calm waters,is ideal for swimming.
fences,and we knew it really was time for them to go.It was hard for us to finally part with them.For
Every Saturday morning,the Port Douglas Market showcases tropical fruits like mangoes.Many
visitors take day trips from here to explore the colorful coral reefs by diving.
the r irst tew days,Kynan was always a bit disappointed that the cubs weren't there.
Lorne,Victoria
I'm not sad about it.I'm hands-on with them every day at the zoo,and I do look back very fondly
Lorne sits along the iconic Great Ocean Road.The town is noted for its scenic coastal drives and
on the time when we had them
ne annual Lorne Pier to Pub swim-Australia's largest open-water swimming event.Erskine Falls,a
30-meter waterfall surrounded by ferp餓类t植物)，is a short drive from the town center..In the
4.Why did the author bring the tiger cubs home
evening,seafood restaurants along the foreshore serve fresh oysters and grilled shellfish.
A.To ensure their survival.
B.To observe their differences.
Busselton,Western Australia
C.To teach them life skills
D.To let them play with his kids
Busselton's claim to fame is its 1.8-kilometer-long dock-the longest wooden dock in the
5.What happened when the cubs were left free at night
Southern Hemisphere.Visitors can walk along the dock or take a small train to its end,where an
underwater observatory lets you see colorful fish and coral reefs without getting wet.The town's
A.They learned to open doors.
B.They made the house messy
sheltered bay is great for boat rowing,and nearby Busselton Foreshore Park has pr cnic areas and
C.They fought with each other.
D.they stayed quiet and slept.
playgrounds for families.
6.What did the author think of raising the tiger cubs at home
A.Boring.
B.Tiring.
C.Costly.
D.Risky.
1.Where can you find craftsmen selling handmade jewelry
7.Why did the author decide to send Spot and Strip e back to the zoo
A.Byron Bay.
B.Port Douglas.
C.Lorne
D.Busselton.
A.They frightened the children.
B.They became difficult to contain.
C.They annoyed the neighbours
D.They started fighting each other.
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