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Theme parks are magical places where adults can act like children and kids have the time of their lives. Here are the top four theme parks across the world.
Ferrari World-Yas Island. Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi in the Middle East is home to the world’s largest indoor theme parks. The main attraction is the Ferrari Rossa—officially the fastest roller coaster in the world. The ride goes from 0 to 240 kilometres per hour in less than five seconds. The force is so strong that those daring enough to go on it have to wear safety glasses.
Tickets: ￡ 40 per adult and half price for children under 1. 2 metres tall.
Alton Towers—Staffordshire, England
Alton Towers is the most visited theme park in the UK. The park offers thrilling rides such as the popular 800-metre long horror roller coaster. Or if you’re interested in experiencing the sense of flying, head for the famous Airflying, where you’ll need to avoid objects and trees as you fly. The park also has many other attractions, including live shows.
Tickets: ￡ 43 per adult and ￡21 per child. Children under the age of 3 get in for free.
Disneyland Paris-Paris, France
Disneyland Paris’ two theme parks create a fantasy world that both children and adults can enjoy. Disneyland Park gives girls the chance to meet their favourite Disney Princesses and to explore Sleeping Beauty’s castle. Exciting roller coasters will keep the whole family entertained for hours on end.
Tickets: ￡ 34 per adult and￡ 27 per child. Children under the age of 3 get in for free.
Oakwood Theme Park-Pembrokeshire, Wales
For those who are eager to experience speedy(高速的)turns and drops, this is the park for you. Be daring and go on the Megaphobia roller coaster, a wooden coaster making you scream.
Tickets: ￡ 38 for adults, ￡ 20 per child. Children under 3 years get in for free.
【语篇概述】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了世界四大主题公园。
1. Where can live shows be enjoyed according to the text?
A. In Ferrari World. B. In Disneyland Paris.
C. In Alton Towers. D. In Oakwood Theme Park.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据“Alton Towers—Staffordshire, England”部分中“The park also has many other attractions, including live shows. (公园还有许多其他吸引人的地方, 包括现场表演。)”可知在Alton Towers可以欣赏到现场表演。
2. How much should an adult with a 1. 1-metre-tall child pay in Ferrari World?
A. ￡95 B. ￡60. C. ￡107. D. ￡96.
【解析】选B。数字计算题。根据“Ferrari World-Yas Island. Abu Dhabi”部分中“Tickets: ￡ 40 per adult and half price for children under 1. 2 metres tall. (门票: ￡40/成人; 身高1. 2米以下儿童半价。)”可知一个有1. 1米高的孩子的成年人应该付￡40+￡20=￡60。故选B。
3. What do all the parks have?
A. The roller coaster. B. The Airflying.
C. The castle. D. Live shows.
【解析】选A。细节理解题。对比四个主题公园信息可知, 过山车是四个主题公园都有的。
