9.hakespeare's Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare's World
Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and where he grew up.The property(房产)remained in the ownership on Shakespeare's family until 1806.The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world,for over 250 years.
OPENING TIMES 20 Mar.to 19 Oct. Mon.to Sat.:9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. Sun.:9:30 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. 20 Oct.to 19 Mar. Mon.to Sat.:9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. Sun.:10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. |
◆Enter through the Visitors'Centre and see the highly-praised
exhibition Shakespeare's World,a lively and full introduction to the
life and works of Shakespeare.
◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.
◆Discover examples of furniture and needle work from
Shakespeare's period.
◆Enjoy the traditional English garden,planted with
ADMISSION: Adult:£4.90 Child:£2.20 Family:£12.00 (2 adults+up to 3 children) |
trees and flowers mentioned in the poet's works.
◆The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the
car parks shown on the map;nearest is Windsor Street
(3 minutes'walk).
◆The House may present difficulties but the Visitors'Centre,
its exhibition hall,and the garden are accessible to Wheelchair users.
◆The Shakespeare Coffee House is opposite the Birthplace.
21.How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children?B
A.£9.80.
B.£12.00.
C.£14.20.
D.£16.40.
22.Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare's Birthplace?C
A.Behind the exhibition hall.
B.Opposite the Visitors'Centre.
C.At Windsor Street.
D.Near the Coffee House.
23.A wheelchair user may need help to enterA.
A.the House
B.the garden
C.the Visitors'Centre
D.the exhibition hall
24.Where would you be most likely to find the passage?B
A.In a literature text.
B.In a travel brochure.
C.In an official report.
D.In a news article.