阅读理解 02Passage 2 How and when did Australia begin? It is bel

阅读理解 02
Passage 2
How and when did Australia begin? It is believed that Australian history began at the end of the eighteenth century. After several centuries of European voyaging in the southern oceans, the English naval officer James Cook sailed the eastern coast in 1770, named it New South Wales and took possession of it in the name of his king. Within twenty years the British government sent a team of explorers to settle in New South Wales. On 26 January 1788 its commander, Arthur Phillip, began to rule over the eastern half of the country. The thousand officers, soldiers, officials and criminals who came ashore from the eleven ships of the First Fleet, anchored (停泊) in the port of Sydney. They prepared the way for later immigrants who spread out over the continent.
This is a story of a sleeping land brought to life by Endeavour, the name given to Cook’s ship and the quality given to those who followed him.
The newcomers brought with them domestic animals, plants and tools. They also brought with them new ideas. That accomplishment in turn shaped what Australia is now.
16. According to this passage, Australian history began at the end of the century.
A. sixteenth B. seventeenth
C. eighteenth D. nineteenth
17. The eastern coast of Australia was named New South Wales in 1770. Who did it?
A. James Cook.
B. Arthur Phillip.
C. George Washington.
D. William Shakespeare.
18. In the early history of Australia the government sent its people there for settlement.
A. American B. French
C. Spanish D. British
19. Arthur Phillip in this passage is referred to as who began to rule the eastern half of the country in 1778.
A. an army officer B. a rich businessman
C. a poor farmer D. a university student
20. “Endeavour” in the passage is likely to be .
A. a ship in which James Cook and his men sailed to Australia
B. a group of ships led by Arthur Phillip
C. the courage and bravery of those who came to Australia in the early days and went through lots of difficulties
D. both A and C

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