Between 2000 and 2003, McAuley crossed the Bass Strait between Tasmania and mainland Australia three times, and last year led an 850-kilometre Antarctic kayaking expedition. In 2004, he completed the 530-kilometre Gulf of Carpentaria crossing, northern Australia, sleeping in his kayak in rough oceans for six nights and “battling salt sores, fever and encounters with sharks and sea snakes along the way”. 68. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. An adventurer is attempting to paddle from Australia to New Zealand. B. The Tasman Sea is a real challenge for most adventurers. C. Police showed much concern about McAuley’s trip to New Zealand. D. McAuley is well-known as a good kayaker in Australia. 69. According to the passage, marine police ______. A. thought McAuley’ trip was against the law B. gave some good advice on McAuley’s trip C. failed to persuade McAuley to give up his trip D. allowed no individual to travel on the Tasman Sea 70. The last paragraph best supports that ______. A. McAuley was always a successful kayaker B. McAuley is experienced in kayaking C. kayaking is a very dangerous sport D. kayaking is popular with Australians |