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To give you a helping hand, we’ve put together a guide to the best Halloween theme park events in the UK this year, which run from Oct 15 until Nov 2. Check out our top picks below.
Paulton’s Park Happy Halloween
This theme park’s Peppa Pig World will be transformed with Halloween decorations, not to mention that Peppa and George will be in their best costumes and heading out to meet guests. There will be plenty of fun activities and special events throughout the park too, including a live performance filled with music. Tickets are £35.75 per person.
Drayton Manor Park
This park’s Thomas Land will boast some fun decorations, and the rides will offer plenty of thrills for little terrors! Be sure to book in advance to take advantage of our great value: for £90 offer for families. Otherwise, tickets for people aged 12-59 cost £39.50, and tickets for those aged 4-11 and 60+ cost £29.5 when booked online the same day.
Legoland Windsor’s Brick
At the Legoland’s Brick Show, guests can expect “songs from the supernatural and dazzling dances guaranteed to get everyone in the Halloween spirit”. Other highlights will include fancy dress competitions for kids, special trails and heaps of fun decorations around the park. Tickets start from £33 when booked online, which include access to the theme park’s rides and attractions.
Chessington Adventures Resort
New for the year will be the Forgotten Forest, an enchanting adventure with special characters. You may also want to check out the park’s terrifying rollercoasters, as well as the Creepy Caves. Tickets from £29.50 when booked 5+ days in advance.
21. What can visitors do in Paulton’s Park during the Halloween season?
A. Take pictures with Peppa and George. B. Enjoy the Legoland’s Brick Show.
C. Have a thrilling trip in Thomas Land. D. Ride on the terrifying rollercoasters.
22. By pre-booking for Drayton Manor Park, a couple and their 10-year-old twin boys should pay ________.
A. £90. B. £118. C. £138. D. £143.
23. Where should visitors go if they want to take part in fancy dress competitions?
A. Paulton’s Park. B. Drayton Manor Park.
C. Legoland Windsor’s Brick. D. Chessington Adventures Resort.
【答案】21. A 22. A 23. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个万圣节主题公园的情况，包括特色活动和票价等信息。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“This theme park’s Peppa Pig World will be transformed with Halloween decorations, not to mention that Peppa and George will be in their best costumes and heading out to meet guests.(这个主题公园的小猪佩奇世界将会被万圣节的装饰所改变，更不用说小猪佩奇和乔治会穿上他们最好的服装去见客人)”可知，在万圣节期间，游客可以在Paulton’s Park和佩奇和乔治合影。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Drayton Manor Park部分中“Be sure to book in advance to take advantage of our great value: for £90 offer for families. (一定要提前预定，以充分利用我们
巨大价值：家庭只需90英镑)”可知，如果提前预定Drayton Manor Park，一对夫妇和他们10岁的双胞胎儿子应该支付90英镑。故选A。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Legoland Windsor’s Brick 部分中“Other highlights will include fancy dress competitions for kids, special trails and heaps of fun decorations around the park.(其他的亮点包括孩子们的换装舞会比赛，特别的小径和公园周围的一堆有趣的装饰)”可知，游客若要参加换装舞会比赛，应去Legoland Windsor’s Brick。故选C。
