18．The best of adventure and sport in NSW
If you want adventure，then the state of New South Wales （NSW） in Australia is the place to go．No matter what the season is，you can choose from a wide variety of landscapes，climates，activities and experiences，all with easy access to tour operators and local guides．
For snow lovers，there's no better place than the Snowy Mountains．Skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes for some downhill thrills in Kosciuszko National Park．Non-skiing adventure-seekers will enjoy hiking or snowshoeing．
If water sports are more your thing，there are plenty of places to go．Surfers grab your surfboards and head to Byron Bay，Shellharbour，or Newcastle's Merewether Beach．See spectacular sea life up close，visit Lord Howe Island，a world-famous destination for underwater diving．
The oceans，lakes and rivers around NSW offer a lifetime's worth of exciting fishing and boating challenges．Want more？Experience the rush of whitewater rafting in Jindabyne and Penrith，or go barefoot waterskiing in Port Stephens．
For adventure in NSW，the sky's the limit!Book a hot-air-balloon or helicopter ride over the stunning vineyards of the Hunter Valley，go skydiving in Wollongong，or try hang-gliding in Stanwell Park．
Get to know the State's unique and tough landscapes on a caving，canoeing or rock climbing adventure．Four-wheel-driving and off-roading tours are popular in both Country NSW and Outback NSW．Or explore parts of the State on horseback---you'll find great horse riding options in Sydney and throughout NSW．
21．What is the purpose of this article？C
A．To advertise a new holiday tour．
B．To describe the geography of NSW．
C．To promote NSW's tourist attractions．
D．To encourage people to move to NSW．
22．Where can you go barefoot waterskiing？A
A．Port Stephens．
B．The Hunter Valley
C．Stanwell Park．
D．Wollongong．
23．Who are the intended readers？D
A．Families．
B．Local guides．
C．Photographers
D．Adventure travellers．
分析 短文主要介绍了新南威尔士州冒险以及运动的一些景点，包括喜欢雪的或者水的都有．
解答 21．C，主旨大意题，短文主要介绍了新南威尔士州冒险以及运动的一些景点，目的在于宣传，故答案为C．
22．A，细节理解题，根据句子go barefoot waterskiing in Port Stephens可知，赤脚滑水要去Port Stephens，故答案为A．
23．D，推理判断题，短文主要介绍了新南威尔士州冒险以及运动的一些景点，可知主要是为那些冒险旅游者写的，故答案为D．
点评 本文是广告布告类阅读，主要考查细节理解题和推理判断题．在做细节理解题时，首先根据题目要求迅速在文章里找出相应的段落、句子或短语．认真比较选项和文中细节的区别，在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．
