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(2018·全国卷Ⅲ)
Welcome to Holker Hall & Gardens
Visitor Information
How_to_Get_to_Holker
By Car: Follow brown signs on A590 from J36, M6. Approximate travel times: Windermere—20 minutes, Kendal—25 minutes, Lancaster—45 minutes, Manchester—1 hour 30 minutes.
By Rail: The nearest station is CarkinCartmel with trains to Carnforth. Lancaster and Preston for connections to major cities & airports.
Opening_times
Sunday—Friday(closed on Saturday) 11：00 a．m.～4：00 p．m., 30th March—2nd November.
Admission_Charges
Hall & Gardens Gardens
Adults: ￡12.00 ￡8.00
Groups: ￡9.00 ￡5.50
Special Events
Producers'_Market 13th April
Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas.
Holker_Garden_Festival 30th May
The event celebrates its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in the gardening.
National_Garden_Day 28th August
Holker once again opens its gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide.
Winter_Market 8th November
This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifts while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.
语篇解读：本文介绍了到霍克庄园旅游的相关信息，包括如何到达、开放时间、票价以及一些特殊的活动等。
1．How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester?
A．20 minutes. B．25 minutes.
C．45 minutes. D．90 minutes.
[解析] 细节理解题。题干关键词为drive和Manchester。据此定位到文章开头How to Get to Holker部分By car后的“Manchester－1 hour 30 minutes”，从而可知，开车从Manchester到Holker需要90分钟。
[答案] D
2．How much should a member of a tour group pay a visit to Hall & Gardens?
A．￡12.00. B．￡9.00.
C．￡8.00. D．￡5.50.
[解析] 细节理解题。题干关键词为a member of a tour group和Hall & Gardens。根据选项可定位到Admission Charges部分，其中Groups部分的票价就是跟团旅游的票价，因此，旅行团的一位成员参观Hall & Gardens需要支付9英镑。
[答案] B
3．Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show?
A．Producers' Market. B．Holker Garden Festival.
C．National Garden Day. D．Winter Market.
[解析] 细节理解题。题干关键词为a live music show。据此定位到Winter Market 8th November部分的“... while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.”，由此可知答案选D。
[答案] D
