A
Best Western Ilford Hotel
Best Western Ilford is just 20 minutes away from Central London via subway or train, putting you within touching distance of all that the capital has to offer!
It is a 3-star hotel, offering luxury as well as comfort. From the stylish, convenient setting to the latest multi-media facilities, we’re well connected in more ways than one!
Our multi-lingual(多语言的) staff will do everything they can to make your stay as memorable as possible and you might pick up some handy new phrases along the way! If you want to see the sights and get the most out of London while you’re here, they’ll be happy to recommend the city’s best bits, and tell you the best way to get there too.
Even though near central London, there’s more countryside scenery near the hotel. Just minutes away, you can enjoy the beautiful Epping Forest and ride a horse along the famous Centenary Walk path. The English lakes and gardens in the nearby Valentines Park are simply stunning(极好的), and the popular Fairlop Waters is perfect for birdwatchers!
● Location:
3-5 Argyle Road, Ilford, England, IG1 3BH, United Kingdom
● Getting there:
Nearest motorway: M11, Ja406, 2.4kilometres
Nearest train station: Ilford, 0.8 kilometres
Nearest tube station: Gants Hill, 70 kilometres
Nearest airport: London City, 4.5 kilometres
● Meeting, Conferences and Events
The meeting and conferences facilities at the Best Western Ilford are second to none. We can cater for business meetings, training sessions, seminars and product launches, so be our guest!
● For your reference:
Twenty-Four Hour Service. No Lift. Hotel does not sell alcohol; however, soft drinks are available.
1. What do we know about the staff in Best Western Ilford Hotel?
A. They will communicate with you only in English.
B. They can show you around Central London freely.
C. They can teach you English for days free of charge.
D. They do everything they can for you and offer best service.
2. Which of the following places is the farthest away from the hotel?
A. Argyle Road. B. Epping Forest.
C. Gants Hill. D. Valentines Park.
3. What is the purpose of the last paragraph of the text?
A. To draw your special attention. B. To introduce their best service.
C. To advertise the soft drinks. D. To tell about the hotel’s history.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【分析】
本文是一则广告，介绍了英国伦敦的Best Western Ilford Hotel，涉及这家宾馆的服务、设施设备、地理位置等具体信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“Our multi-lingual (多语言的) staff will do everything they can to make your stay as memorable as possible and you might pick up some handy new phrases along the way!”可知宾馆员工会尽他们所能地给客人提供服务。故D项正确。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“● Getting there: Nearest motorway: M11, Ja406, 2.4kilometres；Nearest train station: Ilford, 0.8 kilometres；Nearest tube station: Gants Hill, 70 kilometres；Nearest airport: London City, 4.5 kilometres”可知Gants Hill距离宾馆最远。故C项正确。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。文章最后一段“ For your reference :Twenty-Four Hour Service. No Lift. Hotel does not sell alcohol; however, soft drinks are available”告诉读者这家宾馆的24小时服务等信息，目的是为了吸引人们的关注。故A项正确。
【点睛】本文是一则广告，广告类短文可以使用跳读法选择答案，以小题2为例，题干提问什么地方离宾馆最远。直接定位“Getting there…”中的信息得出答案。
所谓定位法即根据题干和选项所提供的信息直接从原文中找到相应的句子(即定位)，然后进行比较和分析(尤其要注意一些同义转换)，从而找出正确答案。
