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14.The Hearst CastleHearst Castle is a palatial park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark.It was designed by architect Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919until 1947.In 1957,the Hearst Corporation donated the fortune to the state of California.Since that time it has been maintained as a state historic park where the estate and its considerable 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
There are several tours which highlight various parts of the castle and gardens.
●Tour One is recommended for first time visitor.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 features 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,MasterCard,American Express and Discover.Free day use parking is available for automobiles,motorcycles,tour buses and recreational vehicles.
TOURS | ADULT | Ages 6-17 |
Experience Tour | $24 | $12 |
Tours 2,3 or 4 | $ 24 | $ 12 |
Evening tour | $30 | $15 |
Reservation Information
While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival,tour reservations are strongly recommended and may be reserved online now or by calling 1-800-444-4445,see below for times.
Reservation Call Center Hours | ||
Dates | Monday-Friday | Saturday Sunday |
March-September | 8AM to 6PM | 8AM to 6PM |
October-February | 9AM to 5PM | 9AM to 3PM |
21.Which tour will you choose if you are quite interested in wine?A
A.Tour Four. B.Tour One. C.Tour Two. D.Tour Three.
22.If a young couple take Tour One with their 5-year-old son,how much will they pay for the tickets?D
A.﹩75. B.﹩36. C.﹩60. D.﹩48.
23.Which of the following is the available time to book tickets by phone?C
A.At 6PM on Saturday in October.
B.At 8AM on Monday in February.
C.At 9AM on Sunday in March.
D.At 7PM on Friday in September.
分析 本文是广告类文章,介绍the Hearst Castle这个旅游景点的相关信息.
解答 21A;细节理解题.根据文中"Tour Four features the impressive gardens and grounds,the largest guesthouse,the wine basement,and the Hidden Terrace."(游览四大特色的花园和场地,最大的宾馆,葡萄酒地下室,和隐蔽露台),可知如果你对葡萄酒感兴趣,你应该选择第四个旅行,故选A.
22.D; 细节理解题.通过第一个表格及表格下注释内容进行计算可知,大人的收费是每人24元,低于六岁的孩子免费,故选D.
23.C; 细节理解题.根据第二个表格可知,February的星期一是从上午九点到下午五点,所以B不正确;九月和十月的六点和七点还不开始售票,故选C.
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