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From Alton Towers to Legoland, our experts pick their favorite British theme parks, highlighting the best roller coasters, character-led attractions, and animal safaris (狩猎旅行).
Drayton Manor
The Staffordshire theme park includes rides for all ages but stands out for having hit on a winning formula for young families with its expanding Thomas Land section. The 286-acre site is set in woodlands but the main village is enough for little legs to explore, making it well suited to pre-and primary school children.
Paultons Family Theme Park
On the edge of New Forest National Park, in Hampshire, Paultons Family Theme Park sits in 140 acres of attractive parkland. Although overshadowed by Thorpe Park and Alton Towers in terms of big rides, the park is home to Peppa Pig World, as well as 60 rides and attractions, and is best for families with young children.
Chessington World of Adventures
This park in Surrey has injected novelty (新奇) this year with the launch of its exclusive Gruffalo River Ride Adventure, raising its status as a family-friendly destination. The park also provides added family value with the opportunity to get a close-up interaction with animals including monkey walk-throughs and the Zufari safari experience.
Legoland Windsor
If you’re looking for stomach-in-the-mouth roller coasters, Legoland is not for you. This is the entry-level theme park for families with kids below the age of 12, with bucket-loads to keep them happy. Now in its third decade, set in lovely grounds, the theme park still has some of the charm of the original Danish parent park, with plenty of giraffes, crocodiles and pirates made out of Lego bricks spread over the rides.
1. Which of the following is recommended if a family want to interact with animals?
A. Drayton Manor
B. Paultons Family Theme Park
C. Chessington World of Adventures
D. Legoland Windsor
2. What do the four theme parks have in common?
A. They’re all ideal for children.
B. They all feature thrilling big rides.
C. They’re all renewing recreational facilities.
D. They all cover a vast area of over 200 acres.
3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
A. To promote ecotourism.
B. To value family union.
C. To introduce theme parks.
D. To compare tourist attractions.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个英国的主题公园以及它们各自的特色。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Chessington World of Adventures部分关键句“The park also provides added family value with the opportunity to get a close-up interaction with animals.”（该公园还提供了附加的家庭价值，有机会与动物进行近距离互动。）可知，在Chessington World of Adventures，有机会与动物进行近距离互动。由此可知，如果一个家庭想要与动物互动，推荐的是Chessington World of Adventures。故选C项。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。本题需要找出这四个主题公园有什么共同点。根据Drayton Manor部分关键句“making it well suited to pre-and primary school children”（使它非常适合学龄前和小学儿童）可知，Drayton Manor是适合孩子们的公园。根据Paultons Family Theme Park部分关键句“and is best for families with young children”（最适合有小孩的家庭）可知，Paultons Family Theme Park也是适合孩子们的公园。根据Chessington World of Adventures部分关键句“The park also provides added family value with the opportunity to get a close-up interaction with animals”（该公园还提供了附加的家庭价值，有机会与动物进行近距离互动）可知，在Chessington World of Adventures可以与动物互动，也是适合孩子们的公园。根据Legoland Windsor部分关键句“This is the entry-level theme park for families with kids below the age of 12”（这是一个入门级的主题公园，面向有12岁以下儿童的家庭）可知，Legoland Windsor也是适合孩子们的公园。由此可推断出，四个主题公园的共同点在于它们都是孩子们的理想选择。故选A项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章内容及第一段关键句“From Alton Towers to Legoland, our experts pick their favorite British theme parks”（从Alton Towers到Legoland，我们的专家们挑选出他们最喜欢的英国主题公园）可知，本文主要介绍了四个英国的主题公园以及它们各自的特色。由此可推断出，作者写这篇文章的目的是介绍主题公园。故选C项。
