Alton Towers is the most famous theme park in the UK which has been successfully running since 1980. The park is set high in the hills of Alton in Staffordshire and it is hidden amongst the trees.
The buying up of the theme park has caused more and more money to be put into the park which is only good for thrill (兴奋) seekers! The amount of new rides is increasing but at the expense of the admittance fees. However the higher fees by no means stops people from visiting though with still around 2.5 million visitors each year.
The theme park is open this year from the 17th March through until 11th November. This gives riders the nice hot British summer time to enjoy the rides with preferably less rainfall. The gates to the park open at 9:30 am and the rides and other attractions open at 10 am. To make the most of your money and your day I would suggest getting there on time or it will seem wasted. When I went we got there at around 1 o’clock and because of that we didn’t get around everything we wanted to.
The cost of getting into the park these days is very expensive so trips there I think for most families would be few and far between. There are many different prices as the cost changes depending on how you pay and when you want to go. There are three sets of prices, normal day ticket, event day ticket and buying online. The prices are as follows:
Adult | Child Under 12 | Disabled |
Normal Day Pass: £32 | Normal Day Pass: £22 | Normal Day Pass: £16 |
Event Day Pass: £34 | Event Day Pass: £23 | Event Day Pass: £17 |
Buying Online: £24 | Buying Online: £16 | Buying Online: £12 |
1.Which of the following is true of Alton Towers?
A. It lies at the foot of the hills of Alton. B. It is the best national park in the UK.
C. It is covered with trees and grasses. D. It has a history of over thirty years.
2.You’d better travel to Alton Towers in _____.
A. January B. February C. September D. December
3.If you are at the age of 9 and visit Alton Towers on St David’s Day with your mom, how much has to be paid online?
A. £64 B. £40 C. £54 D. £57
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Where is Idina Menzel from?
A. Los Angeles. B. New York. C. Chicago.
2.What is Menzel best known for right now?
A. A Broadway musical. B. Her dancing abilities. C. The song Let It Go.
3.What does Menzel do in Frozen?
A. She plays a princess. B. She voices the main character.
C. She performs a beautiful dance.
4.What does the speaker say about Menzel’s voice?
A. It’s very powerful. B. It sounds younger than her age.
C. It’s been in many Disney movies.
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1.Where does this conversation take place?
A. In an apartment building. B. In a workplace. C. In a restaurant.
2.Where will the woman’s husband open a restaurant?
A. In Dallas. B. In Houston. C. In San Antonio.
3.What type of food does the man’s wife like best?
A. Thai. B. Middle Eastern. C. Mexican.
4.What does the man offer the woman?
A. To show her around town. B. To introduce her to his wife.
C. To tell her about good restaurants.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does Maria say about reading?
A. She reads all the time. B. She only reads at work.
C. She doesn’t have much time to read.
2.What is Maria’s favorite type of book?
A. Biographies. B. History. C. Novels.
3.What might Maria’s job be?
A. A teacher. B. A musician. C. An athlete.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why does the man want to learn how to cook?
A. To save money. B. To eat a healthier diet. C. To cook for his mother.
2.What does the woman tell the man to do first?
A. Crack the egg. B. Get the cooking oil. C. Heat up some water.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What present does the woman first suggest?
A. A toy car. B. A doll. C. A machine gun.
2.What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Father and daughter. B. Mother and son. C. Sister and brother.
