Rainforest is scattered along Australia’s east coast in western Tasmania, and small pockets across north Australia from Cape York to the Kimberley. Most of Australia’s rainforest-over million hectares -is in Queensland.
Where can see rainforest?
You can see rainforest in many national parks in Queensland. Some parks have facilities for bushwalking; others are suitable only for experienced walkers. If you would like to know more about rainforest, check with your local Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Office.
Threats to survival
Weeds, fire, wild animals(pigs, dogs and cats), clearing for residential development, and visitor pressures(eg. littering)threaten remaining rainforest biodiversity.
Fragmented rainforest is particularly under threat. Private landholders who have rainforest habitat on their property can help conserve this special ecosystem and the many plant and animal species living within it.
How you can help
Stay on walking tracks. Delicate ground cover plants are easily trampled.
Clean your boots beforehand to avoid introducing soil virus.
Remember, everything is protected. Don’t pick, break or remove any plants.
Don’t feed native animals. Feeding is harmful and may lead to aggressive behavior.
Leave the rainforest as you found it. Take your rubbish home with you. Buried rubbish uncovered by forest animals can harm them.
Leave your pets at home. They are not allowed in national parks and can chase, scare and kill animals.
If you camp within the park， disturb the forest floor as little as possible. Don’t cut trees for tent poles or clear plants around your campsite.
Only use fuel stoves when cooking in rainforests Nutrient recycling is critical in a rainforest so gathering leaf litter and dead branches for fires can cause damage.
Don’t use soap, toothpaste, sunscreen or detergent in waterways. They pollute the water and harm aquatic animals.
21．How can you appreciate the rainforest in Queensland?
A．By building facilities in the national parks.
B．By accumulating experience of walking.
C．By bushwalking in the national parks.
D．By checking with the local people.
22．Which of the following contributes to the conservation if you are in the rainforest?
A．Gathering dead branches for firewood.
B．Cleaning your boots while walking.
C．Burying rubbish in the rainforest.
D．Keeping on the paths.
23．What is forbidden in the rainforest?
A．Camping.
B．Cooking.
C．Walking your dog.
D．Washing your hands.
【答案】21．C22．D23．C
【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在澳大利亚昆土兰参观热带雨林时的注意事项。
21．细节理解题。根据“Where can see rainforest?”部分中“You can see rainforest in many national parks in Queensland. Some parks have facilities for bushwalking;”可知，可以通过山林徒步旅行来欣赏昆士兰热带雨林，故选C项。
22．细节理解题。根据“How you can help”部分中“Stay on walking tracks. Delicate ground cover plants are easily trampled.”可知，脆弱的地面植被很容易被踩踏，所以待在人行道观赏有助于保护雨林。故选D项。
23．推理判断题。根据“How you can help”部分中“Leave your pets at home. They are not allowed in national parks and can chase, scare and kill animals.”可知，国家公园不允许带宠物，它们可能会追逐、惊吓、杀死动物，由此可知，C项“遛狗”在雨林是不允许的。故选C项。
