A
FestivalofLight,LongleatSafariPark,Wiltshire
Longleat is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.Giant lanterns take the shapes of some of the park’s animals,and there are also lots of characters in Beatrix Potter’s books,such as Peter Rabbit,Jemima Puddle-Duck,Squirrel Nutkin,to mark the 150th anniversary of the author’s birth.There is also a 20-metre-high birthday cake.
·￡27.85,adult/ ￡20.65,child/ under-threes,free.
·15 Dec.to 2 Jan.
FestivalofLight,EnchantedPark,Gateshead
Enchanted Park is an interactive walk through Saltwell Park,just south of the town centre,along a trail (小径) of light with performances and sculptures.The story being told is a Midwinter Night’s Tale,inspired by the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death.Visitors can join stories and songs with Santa,and attend decorating workshops.
·￡8,adult/ ￡2,child/ under-fours,free.
·11-27 Dec.
ChristmasGlow,RHSGardenWisley,Surrey
The garden is glowing with giant lighted flowers.Some of the trees are brilliant,too.The glasshouse is decorated like a gingerbread house,and displays (陈列) seasonal plants.There are lanterns around the lake.The cafe serves hot chocolate and apple juice.
·￡9.90,adult/ ￡3.60,child.
·20 Dec.to 2 Jan.
ChristmasatKewGardens,London
Kew is a special place to visit at any time of the day or year,but the festive light show gives it a magical twist,as the mile-long trail through the garden is decorated with 60,000 lights.Some of the garden’s oldest and tallest trees are also beautifully lit along the way.
·￡16,adult/ ￡10,child/ ￡48,family/ under-fours,free.
·24 Dec.to 2 Jan.
【语篇解读】本文介绍了英国四个公园各自的特色。
21.What can people do in Enchanted Park?
A.Visit Shakespeare’s house.
B.Listen to a wonderful tale.
C.Enjoy hot chocolate and apple juice.
D.Play the part of Santa.
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据“FestivalofLight,EnchantedPark,Gateshead”部分中的“ThestorybeingtoldisaMidwinterNight’sTale”可知,人们在“EnchantedPark”可以听故事。
22.Which place will attract children who are fond of fictional animal characters?
A.Longleat Safari Park.
B.Enchanted Park.
C.RHS Garden Wisley.
D.Kew Gardens.
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据“FestivalofLight,LongleatSafariPark,Wiltshire”部分中的“Giantlanternstaketheshapesofsomeofthepark’sanimals,andtherearealsolotsofcharactersinBeatrixPotter’sbooks,suchasPeterRabbit”可知,在LongleatSafariPark,巨型灯笼以一些动物的形状呈现,并且也有许多BeatrixPotter书中的动物角色,这样会吸引喜欢虚构的动物角色的孩子。
23.How much is the admission to Kew Gardens for Mr Green and his 3-year-old kid?
A.￡10. B.￡16.
C.￡26. D.￡48.
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据“ChristmasatKewGardens,London”中的“￡16,adult/￡10,child/￡48,family/under-fours,free”可知,成年人要16英镑,4岁以下的孩子免费,故选B项。
