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What was the reason behind the family's decision to drive inland?
What was the reason behind the family's decision to drive inland?
- To explore the coastal scenery more thoroughly
- To visit specific towns or cities located inland
- To see the distinctive eucalyptus trees
- To experience the adventure of driving through the countryside (correct)
What was the distinguishing feature of the roads they drove on inland?
What was the distinguishing feature of the roads they drove on inland?
- Well-maintained highways with no potholes
- Winding roads that went through mountains
- Roads with hazardous holes and potholes (correct)
- Narrow dirt roads that were hard to navigate
What was the family's first impression of the inland scenery?
What was the family's first impression of the inland scenery?
- They were struck by its beauty and diversity
- They found it dull and uninteresting (correct)
- They were surprised by its similarity to the coastal scenery
- They were indifferent to it, having seen similar landscapes before
What did the family observe about the kangaroos they saw?
What did the family observe about the kangaroos they saw?
What was the purpose of the cattle drovers the family met?
What was the purpose of the cattle drovers the family met?
What was the writer's initial impression of the lifestyle of the people they were traveling with?
What was the writer's initial impression of the lifestyle of the people they were traveling with?
What type of animals were primarily featured at the zoo?
What type of animals were primarily featured at the zoo?
What prompted the crocodiles to jump out of the water during the show?
What prompted the crocodiles to jump out of the water during the show?
Why were the two new crocodiles transported to the zoo in special boxes?
Why were the two new crocodiles transported to the zoo in special boxes?
Why did the writer decide not to get too close to the mother kangaroo?
Why did the writer decide not to get too close to the mother kangaroo?
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Study Notes
Australian Road Trip
- The family drove through the Australian countryside, initially along the coast, then turned inland to explore the scenery.
- The inland roads were hazardous, with many holes, and the scenery was dry plains with eucalyptus trees and few flowering plants.
Towns and Wildlife
- The family drove through several tiny towns, separated by miles of empty road, with occasional houses on the roadside.
- They saw large adult kangaroos feeding on the roadside grass, especially at sunset.
- The kangaroos stayed away from vehicles, avoiding potential crashes.
Cattle Drovers
- The family met cattle drovers who drove their cattle thousands of miles over months, towards areas with rain.
- There were five drovers responsible for over a thousand animals, without knowing what would happen from one day to the next.
The Zoo
- The family visited a huge zoo in a big town, featuring mainly Australian animals.
- They saw a crocodile show, where crocodiles jumped out of the water to catch meat.
- The crocodiles were fierce and snapping, unlike their calm appearance when asleep on a riverbank.
- Two new crocodiles arrived at the zoo, transported in special boxes, and were released into their pond.
Kangaroos at the Zoo
- The family saw kangaroos up close, and could touch them if desired.
- One kangaroo had a baby in its pouch, with only the baby's tail visible.
- Adult kangaroos can kick fiercely, so the family kept a safe distance.
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