A
Whatever your age or interests, Buxton has something to see or do to make your visit truly memorable.
High energy
If you desire physical activities, you can choose activities from swimming to horse riding.
Explore the heights with Go Ape, the high wire forest adventure course, or journey under the earth at Poole's Cavern. And don't forget: we are surrounded by a natural playground just perfect for walking, caving, climbing and cycling.
High minded
Buxton is proud of its cultural life and you'll find much to suit all tastes with art, music, opera and the performing arts at Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre and Green Man gallery. There are plenty of opportunities for the creative person to become involved, including workshops and events.
Keeping the kids happy
Children love the small train and playgrounds in the Pavilion Gardens and there’s plenty more to explore at the Buxton Museum. There's a new indoor play center, plus the special events and workshops, and others during school holiday periods
1. If you want to take an underground journey, which place is the best choice?
A. Poole's Cavern. B. Pavilion Gardens.
C. Buxton Museum. D. Green Man Gallery.
2. Buxton Open House&Pavilion Arts Centre is special because it offers .
A. rides in small train B. courses in modem arts
C. artistic and cultural activities D. basic courses in horse riding
3. Where can you go if you want to keep the kids happy?
A. Poole's Cavern. B. Pavilion Gardens.
C. Buxton Opera House. D. Green Man Gallery.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Buxton中一些让人难忘的景点和活动的情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据High energy部分中Explore the heights with Go Ape, the high wire forest adventure course, or journey under the earth at Poole's Cavern.可知在高铁森林探险课程“Go Ape”中探索高空，或在Poole's Cavern进行地下旅行。由此可知，如果你想进行地下旅行，Poole's Cavern是最好的选择。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据High minded部分中Buxton is proud of its cultural life and you'll find much to suit all tastes with art, music, opera and the performing arts at Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre and Green Man gallery.可知Buxton以其文化生活而自豪，在Buxton Opera House & Pavilion艺术中心和Green Man画廊，你会发现许多适合各种品味的艺术、音乐、歌剧和表演艺术。由此可知，Buxton Open House&Pavilion艺术中心的特殊之处在于它提供艺术和文化活动。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中Children love the small train and playgrounds in the Pavilion Gardens and there’s plenty more to explore at the Buxton Museum.可知孩子们喜欢Pavilion Gardens里的小火车和操场，在Buxton博物馆还有很多值得探索的地方。由此可知，如果你想让孩子们开心，你可以去Pavilion Gardens。故选B。
