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【题目】Hearst Castle

Hearst Castle is a park on the central California coast and a National Historical Landmark. It was designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 to 1947. In 1957, the owner donated the fortune to the state of California. Since that time it has been a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques are open for public tours. Though it's far from any city centre, the site attracts about one million visitors every year.

Guided Tours

● Tour 1 is recommended for first-time visitors. It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle: Building the Dream.

● Tour 2 gives visitors a closer look at the main house's upper floors, Mr Hearst's private suite, the libraries, and the kitchen.

● Tour 3 looks at the Castle's North Wing, guest rooms and guest house Casa del Monte.

● Tour 4 includes the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guest house, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace.

● The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the castle at night as one of the Hearst's own visitors might have.

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Ticket Prices

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Tours

Adult

Aged 6-- 17

Tour 1

$24

$12

Tour 2, 3 or 4

$24

$12

Evening tour

?? $30

??? $15

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Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

1Where is Hearst Castle?

2Who was the designer of Hearst Castle?

3What kind of park is Hearst Castle?

4If you are quite interested in wine, which tour will you choose?

5If a couple take Tour 1 with their 5-year old son, how much will they pay for the tickets?

【答案】

1It’s on the central California coast

2Julia Morgan

3It’s a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques are open for public tours.

4Tour 4.

5$48

【解析】短文主要介绍了Hearst Castle的特色,以及去Hearst Castle旅游的线路,价格以及预订信息。

1根据短文开头的句子“Hearst Castle is a park on the central California coast and a National Historical Landmark.”可知,赫斯特城堡是加利福尼亚中部海岸的一个公园。故答案为It’s on the central California coast.??

2根据文中句子“It was designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 to 1947.”可知,它的设计者是朱莉娅·摩根,故答案为Julia Morgan.???

3根据文中句子“Since that time it has been a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques are open for public tours.”可知,它是一个国家历史公园,那里有大量的艺术品和古董供公众参观。故答案为It’s a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques are open for public tours.???

4根据文中信息“● Tour 4 includes the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guest house, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace.”可知,对酒感兴趣,可选择第4条旅游线路,答案为Tour 4.

5根据表格中的信息“Tour 1Ticket Prices $24? Aged 6—17 $12”可知,成人票24美元一张,5岁的小孩是免费的,故共需支付48美元,答案为$48。

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