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.
*Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
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.
Visit www.Hearstcastle.org for more information.
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.
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.
13.There′s a business concept called chance cost.When you choose one course of action,you miss out on all the other chances you might have chosen to____but didn′t.( )
A. | argue against | B. | observe | C. | go after | D. | stress |
12.Mandy looked down and noticed that she was wearing____shoes.What else could possibly go wrong?( )
A. | uncertain | B. | frightening | C. | fortunate | D. | unsuitable |
11.A course is designed for those who come into contact with children through their work or___ activities.( )
A. | spare-time | B. | hurried | C. | simple | D. | busy |
10.King's College Summer SchoolKing's College Summer School is an annual(每年的)training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English.Courses are given by the teachers of King's College and other colleges in New York.Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized.This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.
More information is as follows:
21.You can most probably read the text inA.
A.a newspaper B.a travel guide C.a textbook D.a telephone book
22.If you are to live with your relatives in New York,you will have to pay the schoolC.
A.﹩200 B.﹩400 C.﹩500 D.﹩900
23.What information can you get from the passage?B
A.This year's program will last two months.
B.You can write to Thompson only in English.
C.As a Chinese student,you can send your application on July 14,2017.
D.You can get in touch with the school by e-mail and by telephone.
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More information is as follows:
Application(申请)date ●Students in New York should send their applications before July 18,2017. ●Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16,2017. ●Foreign students should send their applications before July 10,2017. | Courses ●English Language Spoken English:22hours Reading and Writing:10hours ●American History:16hours ●American Culture:16hours |
Steps ●A letter of self-introduction ●A letter of recommendation(推荐) *The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information. | Cost ●Daily lessons:200●Sportsandactivities:100 ●Travels:200●Hotelservice:400 *You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city. |
Please write to: Thompson,Sanders 1026King's Street New York,NY 10016,USA E-mail:KC-Summer-School@yahoo.com |
A.a newspaper B.a travel guide C.a textbook D.a telephone book
22.If you are to live with your relatives in New York,you will have to pay the schoolC.
A.﹩200 B.﹩400 C.﹩500 D.﹩900
23.What information can you get from the passage?B
A.This year's program will last two months.
B.You can write to Thompson only in English.
C.As a Chinese student,you can send your application on July 14,2017.
D.You can get in touch with the school by e-mail and by telephone.