Question

The theme park rides and attractions are open from July 26 to November 6, 2014

There is something for the whole family, with lots of frightening rides, amazing live shows, and unusual and wonderful costume characters. Guests of all ages will enjoy many activities.

Thirteen It is based on the discovery of an ancient burial site（墓地）in an area known as the Dark Forest. It is built on the site of the old Corkscrew roll-coaster and you are invited to take the rides on Thirteen and travel deep into the living and breathing Dark Forest which might be dangerous.

You must be at least 1.2 m to ride. If you are 1.86 m or over, you can’t ride.

Laughs and Frights Up for a bit of light-hearted fun with friends and family? The roll-coasters at the Alton Towers Resort make for unforgettable experiences. You will have so much fun with its amusement ride.

Magic and Young Fun Ideal for all the family, the Alton Towers Resort offers family rides packed with fun for little kids. There are a number of rides and activities to keep all ages happy, all day long.

Attractions There is fun for the whole family with Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE, old Macdonald’s Farmyard and Mutiny Bay. Take a ride on the Skyride and don’t forget to check the amazing new live shows. Start or finish your day with a round of Golf!

Save 20% by booking（预订）on line and achieve advantages from Early Ride Time. No online booking fee—the price you see below is the price you pay.

Ticket Type including Early Ride Time	Online Only price
Online Family of Four Tickets	￡86
Online Adult Ticket	￡28
Online Child Ticket (age 4-11)	￡14

1.Eric is 1.88 m. He cannot________.

A. visit the Dark Forest

B. take rides on the Thirteen

C. ride at the Alton Towers Resort

D. have fun at Sharkbait Reef

2.If Tom, a boy of ten, visits the Theme Park with his parents without booking tickets online, they have to pay ________.

A. 84 pounds B.70 pounds C. 56 pounds D. 86 pounds

3.The writer wrote the passage mainly to________.

A. introduce the history of the Theme Park

B. encourage people to do dangerous things

C. attract more people to visit the Theme Park

D. tell people about his exciting experiences

Answer 1

1.B

2.A

3.C

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了主题公园游乐设施和景点从20147月26日到11月6日年开放。作者介绍了主要的景点和游乐设施及价格。

1.四段You must be at least 1.2 m to ride. If you are 1.86 m or over, you can’t ride.，可知身高超过1.86米，不能骑乘，故选B。

2.推理判断题。根据Save 20% by booking（预订）on line及成年人￡28，四至十一岁的孩子是￡14，（28*2+14）÷70%=84.故选A。

3.广告的目的可知是为了吸引游客，故选C。

考点：广告布告类短文阅读。