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Northern Ireland Visitor Guide
Passport/Visa Requirements Passport Advice Line （UK） T：0300 222 0000 www．ips．gov．uk UK nationals can travel without a passport but will need photographic identification．Passports are not required for travel between Northern Ireland and the Republic．For further information，contact the British Embassy in your country of origin．	Money Sterling currency．Most large stores accept Euro．Main credit cards are in general use but bring cash too．In main towns，bank hours are 09：30-16：30．Automatic Teller Machines （ATMs） dispense cash at hundreds of locations，banks，garages and shopping centres．Bureau de Change are in larger bank branches，travel agents，the Belfast Welcome Centre，some other tourist information centres，big hotels and at a few visitor attractions．
Telephone To call Northern Ireland from abroad，dial 0044+area code （without 0）+local number．From the Republic of Ireland，dial 048+area code （without 0）+local number．From elsewhere in UK or to make an internal call，dial area code （with 0）+local number．To call the Republic from Northern Ireland，dial 00353+the area code （without 0）+local number．
	Tipping Check your bill to see if a service charge has been made．If not and you're satisfied with the service，add 10-15%．
	Left Luggage T：+44 （0）28 9024 6609 Belfast Welcome Centre is the only place that provides this service．￡3 per item for up to 4hrs．￡4.50 4hrs+．Last pick up is 15 minutes before closing．
Shopping Victoria Square，Castle Court and many Belfast City centre stores have extended opening hours from 09：00 until 19：00 each weekday evening．Thursday is late night shopping until 21：00．On Sundays shops are open from 12：00/13：00 and stay open until 17：00/18：00．
	Medical Insurance T：0845 606 0707 （UK），+44 （0）191 212 7500 www．ehic．org．uk You need to obtain a European Health Insurance card （EHIC） which will allow you to access state-provided healthcare in all European Economic Area （EEA） countries at a reduced cost or sometimes free of charge．You can apply online at their website or by telephone．Visitors are strongly advised to take out private travel insurance．
Public Holidays Banks are closed and transport services are reduced on public holidays．See www．discovernorthernireland．com for up-to-date details． New Year's Day         January St．Patrick's Day         March Good Friday            start April Easter Monday          start April May Bank Holiday       start May May Bank Holiday       end May July Holiday            mid July August Bank Holiday     end August Christmas Day          December Boxing Day             December
	Emergency Services Dial 999 for emergency services． If your passport is lost or stolen，contact the local police station，embassy or consulate．
	All Ireland Information For details on the rest of Ireland visit： www．discoverireland．com．

69．If Jack wants to call his friend in Northern Ireland from London，he should dialC．
A.0044+area code （without 0）+local number
B.048+area code （without 0）+local number
C．area code （with 0）+local number
D.00353+the area code （without 0）+local number
70．While travelling in Northern Ireland，youA．
A．can shop until 21：00on Thursdays
B．needn't leave a tip after receiving service
C．can use American dollars to buy what you want
D．can draw money from banks from 9：00to 16：30every day
71．Which of the following is TRUE according to the above Visitor Guide？B
A．A German needn't a passport to travel in Northern Ireland．
B．A visitor can dial 999in emergency situations while in Northern Ireland．
C．Any European can get healthcare in Northern Ireland at a reduced cost or free of charge．
D．A visitor will be charged£3for leaving luggage in Belfast Welcome Centre for 6hours．

Answer 1

分析 本篇阅读主要讲述了游客在北爱尔兰的旅游指南，包括了取款，打电话，购物，突发事件，节日假期等相关方面的内容介绍．

解答 69．C．细节理解题．从telephone一段中，From elsewhere in UK or to make an internal call，dial area code （with 0）+local number，从英国内部打到其他地方，拨区号（0）+本地号码．故选C．
70．A．细节理解题．从shopping一段中的Thursday is late night shopping until 21：00可知周四时游客可以逛街到晚上9点．故选A．
71．B．理解判断题．从Emergency Services一段中的Dial 999 for emergency services，可知在北爱尔兰，游客可以在遇到紧急情况时拨打999．故选B．

点评 本篇阅读难度一般．虽然分栏很多，但也以此减轻了考生阅读负担．只阅读小标题便可得知每段段意，也方便了做题时快速定位题干位置，找到关键句进行理解作答．