Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s top visitor destinations and if you come to the region you’ll understand why. In winter, scenery- packed Queenstown is a base for skiers and snowboarders. At other times of the year, it’s a place for adventure and indulgence. The resort town of Queenstown is sophisticated and fantastically scenic. Its lake and mountain landscape is suited to almost any kind of adventure; but Queenstown is just as well-known as a place for indulgence. The area’s history is intertwined with gold. In 1862, two sheep shearers struck it rich at the edge of the Shotover River. The ensuring gold rush town was named Queenstown because it was fit for Queen Victoria. Adventure activities include snow sports, bungy jumping, jet boating, horse trekking and river rafting. Indulgent experiences include exceptional food and wine, lake cruises, spa treatments, boutique shopping and leisurely games of golf.
28: According to the passage, what is NOT true about Queenstown? A. People can ski and skateboard in winter B. It is a resort town 8 C. Its history is related to gold D. It was named by Queen Victoria
29: What is about Queenstown that makes it suited to almost any kind of adventure? A. its snow B. its boutiques and wine C. its gold rush and rich people D. its lake and mountain landscape
30: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the adventure activities? A. jet boating B. river rafting C. snow sports D. canoeing
31: The word “indulgence” most likely means the act of ________. A. taking photographs B. wanting to become rich or possessing gold C. doing shopping D. allowing oneself to do something
32: Which is mentioned as one of the indulgent experiences? A. going on lake cruises B. shopping for food C. capturing scenic sights D. exploring caves
28: According to the passage, what is NOT true about Queenstown?
A. People can ski and skateboard in winter
B. It is a resort town 8
C. Its history is related to gold
D. It was named by Queen Victoria
29: What is about Queenstown that makes it suited to almost any kind of adventure?
A. its snow
B. its boutiques and wine
C. its gold rush and rich people
D. its lake and mountain landscape
30: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the adventure activities?
A. jet boating
B. river rafting
C. snow sports
D. canoeing
31: The word “indulgence” most likely means the act of ________.
A. taking photographs
B. wanting to become rich or possessing gold
C. doing shopping
D. allowing oneself to do something
32: Which is mentioned as one of the indulgent experiences?
A. going on lake cruises
B. shopping for food
C. capturing scenic sights
D. exploring caves
