A
The Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle is a park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark.It was designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947.Despite its location far from any urban center, the site attracts roughly one million visitors per year.
Guided Tours
Tour 1 is recommended for first time visitors.It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle Building the Dream.
Tour 2 gives visitors a closer look at the main house's upper floors, Mr Hearst' s private suite, the libraries,and the kitchen.
Tour 3 looks at the Castle's North Wing,guest rooms and guest house Casa Del Monte.
Tour 4 includes the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guest house,the wine basement,and the Hidden Terrace.
The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as one of the Hearst 's own visitors might have.
Ticket Prices
Hearst Castle accepts VISA,Master Card,American Express and Discover.Free day use parking is available for automobiles,motorcycles,tour buses and recreational(休闲的）vehicles.
＊Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Reservation(预订）Information
While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations can be made online now or by calling 1-800-444-4445,see below for time.
Reservation Call Center Hours
Dates Monday-Friday Saturday-Sunday
March-September 8 am-6 pm 8 am-6 pm
October-February 9 am-5 pm 9 am-3 pm
Visit www.hearstcastle.org for more information.
1. If you are quite interested in wine,which tour will you choose?
A. Tour 1.
B. Tour 2.
C. Tour 3.
D. Tour 4
2. If a couple take Tour 1 with their 5- year- old son, how much will they pay for the tickets?
A. 36.
B. 48.
C. 60.
D. 75.
3. Which of the following is the available time to book tickets by phone?
A. At 8 am on Monday in February.
B. At 6 pm on Saturday in October.
C. At 7 pm on Friday in September.
D. At 9 am on Sunday in March.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. D
【解析】
这是一篇广告。本文主要介绍了加州中部海岸的一个公园同时也是国家历史古迹地标的Hearst城堡的观光方式，路线以及相应的票价和订购信息等相关内容。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据Guided Tours部分的“Tour 4 includes the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guest house, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace.”（Tour 4包括令人印象深刻的花园和庭院，最大的招待所，葡萄酒地下室和隐藏的露台。）可知，如果你对葡萄酒很感兴趣，你会选择Tour 4。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一个表格以及“Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.”（6岁以下儿童在付费成人陪同下免费）可知，Tour 1，成人费用是每人24美元，低于6岁的孩子在付费成人陪同下免费。因此如果一对夫妇带着他们5岁的儿子参加第一次旅行，他们会付24*2=48美元买票。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Reservation Call Center Hours部分第二个表格“March-September”的 “Saturday-Sunday（ 8 am-6 pm）”可知，你可以在3月的周末早上八点到晚上六点电话订票。故选D项。
