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Shakespeare's Birthplace and Exhibition
of Shakespeare's World
Welcome to the worldfamous house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and where he grew up.The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare's family until 1806.The House has welcomed visitors travelling from all over the world, for over 250 years.
◆Enter through the Visitors' Centre and see the highlypraised exhibition Shakespeare's World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.
◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.
◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework (缝纫) from Shakespeare's period.
◆Enjoy the traditional English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet's works.
◆The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map; nearest is Windsor Street (3 minutes' walk)．
◆The House may present difficulties but the Visitors' Centre, its exhibition, and the garden are accessible (可进入的) to wheelchair users.
◆The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace)．
【解题导语】 本文主要介绍了英国著名的旅游景点——莎士比亚故居的一些情况。
21．How much is the admission for a family of two grownups and two children?
A．￡9.80. B．￡12.00.
C．￡14.20. D．￡16.40.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二个方框里的信息“Family ￡12.00 (2 adults and up to 3 children)”可知，家庭(包括两个成人和最多三个孩子)票价为12英镑。故选B。
22．Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare's Birthplace?
A．Behind the exhibition hall.
B．Opposite the Visitors' Centre.
C．At Windsor Street.
D．Near the Coffee House.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二个框下面的内容中的“nearest is Windsor Street”可知，答案为C。
23．A wheelchair user may need help to enter .
A．the House B．the garden
C．the Visitors' Centre D．the exhibition hall
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二个框下面的内容中的“The House may present difficulties...to wheelchair users.”可确定答案为A。
