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There are many great theme parks in the UK. Here are three of them.
Thorpe Park in Chertsey, Surrey
With more than 30 rides and attractions, Thorpe Park's latest attraction is SAW — the world's first horror (恐怖) moviethemed roller coaster. People who want an exciting ride will also enjoy Stealth, one of Europe's fastest coasters. Younger children will like the 4D movie experience and their first rollercoaster experience on Flying Fish.
For 20 percent off gate prices, book in advance online at www.thorpepark.com where costs are ￡28 for adults; ￡18 for under12s; and ￡82 for a family of four.
Legoland in Windsor, Berkshire
Legoland, which is set in 150 acres of parkland, has more than 50 interactive (互动的) rides, attractions, live shows, building workshops and driving schools, as well as Miniland, made up of Lego model cities and landmarks. The best activities for older children are the Dragon roller coaster and Vikings' River Splash. Younger children can ride the Dragon's Apprentice roller coaster.
Save 10 percent on gate prices by booking in advance online at www.legoland.co.uk, where prices are ￡33.30 for adults and ￡25.20 for children.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach in Blackpool, Lancashire
The Pleasure Beach Resort was opened on the seafront in 1896. It is still owned by the Thompson family today just as it was when first opened. It has more than 125 rides and attractions, including Europe's tallest roller coaster and an iceskating area. There really is something here for all ages. In fact, smaller children have their very own area within the park, Beaver Creek, where they can enjoy all the thrills and spills the park offers on a smaller scale.
Visitors can buy tickets, which start at ￡19 for children under 11, and ￡25 for adults, on the gate, or save up to ￡5 by booking online at www.pleasurebeachresort.com.
21．How much should a couple pay if they buy tickets on the gate of Thorpe Park?
A．￡28. B．￡56.
C．￡70. D．￡82.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段的“For 20 percent off gate prices, book in advance online at www.thorpepark.com where costs are ￡28 for adults”可知，成人在网上优惠20%的票价是￡28，故两个人买原价票应付￡70。
22．Which one would a child who loves Lego products go to?
A．Miniland.
B．Vikings' River Splash.
C．The Dragon roller coaster.
D．The Dragon's Apprentice roller coaster.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第四段的“as well as Miniland, made up of Lego model cities and landmarks”可知，喜欢乐高的小朋友可以来Miniland玩耍。
23．What do we know about the Pleasure Beach Resort?
A．It's only suitable for smaller children.
B．It has been run by a family all the time.
C．It has the fastest roller coaster in the UK.
D．It has a longer history than any other British theme park.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第六段的“It is still owned by the Thompson family today just as it was when first opened.”可知，这个主题公园一直由一个家庭经营。
24．What's the author's purpose in writing the text?
A．To recommend three theme parks in the UK.
B．To explain why some theme parks are popular.
C．To tell what to do when visiting the theme parks.
D．To tell how to save money when visiting theme parks.
解析：选A 写作意图题。根据文章内容可知，本文主要推荐了英国三家很好的主题公园。
