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Feel like a family day trip outside London? Here are some of the best choices.
Harry Potter Studio
The Harry Potter Studio tour is one of the easiest day trips from London. Just read the directions on the website where you buy tickets and follow the crowds from the train to the bus. It is a unique experience. A walk through the studio allows families to appreciate every little detail that was put into the production of the Harry Potter movies from the costumes to the sets. Visitors can view the Potions Classroom, board the Hogwarts’ Express, and walk through the Dursley’s house.
Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in the UK. It is surrounded by a river and gardens, making it a relaxing and peaceful place. Leeds Castle is open for self-guided tours, and there are kid-friendly shows. Leeds Castle has a wonderfully-designed maze (迷宫), which has a surprise at the center that will appeal to all ages, not just children looking for a place to play. Leeds Castle also has a big playground, one part of which is set aside for small kids while the other inspires teenagers in an old game of hide-and-seek.
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is used by the current British royal family. This makes it the longest-occupied palace in Europe. Afraid that your young children might feel dull? Don’t worry. There is a kids’ audio tour available as well as an activity that features crafts (手工艺), coloring and dress-up for little ones. And in the summer months, parents will be happy to know that there is a place to get an ice cream for their kids centrally located in the castle complex (建筑群).
1. What can visitors do on the Harry Potter Studio tour?
A. Buy some costumes.
B. Ride on a special train.
C. See Harry Potter movies.
D. Study in the Potions Classroom.
2. What can we learn about Leeds Castle?
A. Visitors must go on a tour with a guide.
B. The gardens are meant for hide-and-seek.
C. Kids can have a fun time on the playground.
D. The maze is especially popular among grown-ups.
3. How might children like the trip to Windsor Castle?
A. Tiresome. B. Comfortable.
C. Adventurous. D. Interesting.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。介绍了伦敦郊外一些适合家庭一日游的地方。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Harry Potter Studio中“Visitors can view the Potions Classroom, board the Hogwarts’ Express, and walk through the Dursley’s house(游客可以参观魔药课教室，登上霍格沃茨特快列车，穿行在德思礼家。)”由此可知，游客可以搭乘霍格沃茨特快列车这列特殊的火车，故选B。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Leeds Castle中“Leeds Castle also has a big playground, one part of which is set aside for small kids while the other inspires teenagers in an old game of hide-and-seek.(Leeds Castle有一个大操场，一部分留给小孩子玩，另一部分可以让青少年玩捉迷藏这个古老游戏。) ”由此可知，这个大操场是给孩子们玩的，孩子们可以在这玩得开心，故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据Windsor Castle中“There is a kids’ audio tour available as well as an activity that features crafts, coloring and dress-up for little ones. And in the summer months, parents will be happy to know that there is a place to get an ice cream for their kids centrally located in the castle complex.(有一个音频巡演和一个以手工艺品，涂色和为小孩子打扮为特点的活动。夏天的时候，家长能高兴地在建筑群中央给孩子们拿到冰淇淋。)”由此可知，这里有专门为孩子们准备的有趣的、形式多样的活动和食物，所以孩子们会觉得这里很有趣。故选D。
