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【題目】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.In 1957，the owner donated the fortune to the state of California.Since that time it has been a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques are open for public tours.Despite its location far from any urban center，the site attracts roughly one million visitors per year.

Guided Tours

Tour One is recommended for first time visitors.It now includes the movie，Hearst Castle Building the Dream.

Tour Two gives visitors a closer look at the main house’s upper floors，Mr Hearst’s private suite，the libraries，and the kitchen.

Tour Three looks at the Castle’s North Wing，guest rooms and guest house Casa Del Monte.

Tour Four includes the impressive gardens and grounds，the largest guesthouse，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 vehicles.

Tours	Adult	Ages 6－17
Tour 1	24	12
Tours 2,3 or 4	24	12
Evening tour	30	15

* Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Reservation(預訂) Information

While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival，tour reservations can be made online now or by calling 18004444445，see below for times.

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 Two. B. Tour One.

C. Tour Four. D. Tour Three.

【2】If a couple take Tour One with their 5yearold son，how much will they pay for the tickets?

A. 36. B. 60.

C. 48. 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.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】C

【3】D

【解析】

本文是廣告類短文，介紹the Hearst Castle這個旅游景點的相關信息。

【1】細節理解題。根據第四種觀光方式中的“the wine basement”，可知選C

【2】數字計算題。根據Ticket Prices中Tour 1的信息可知，一個成人的票價為24，一對夫婦要花費48，而成人帶的孩子六歲以下的免費，故選C

【3】細節理解題。根據第二個表格里的預訂時間和日期可知選D