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Have fun at the UK's most famous theme park
Alton Towers Theme Park reopens with selected rides and attractions for halfterm from 19th to 27th of February 2018, and then again for the main season, starting on 26th March, 2018.
There's something for the whole family at Alton Towers, with lots of terrific rides, amazing live shows, and wonderful costume characters. Guests of all ages will enjoy many different funpacked activities. Here are some of the rides.
Thirteen
Thirteen is based on the discovery of an ancient burial site in an area of unexpected woodland known for the Dark Forest, and built on the site of the old Corkscrew roller coaster. You are invited to take the final ride on Thirteen, going deep into the seemingly living, breathing Dark Forest.
You must be at least 1.2m tall to go on the ride. If you are 1.96m or over, you can't go on the ride.
Laughs and frights
Are you up for a bit of lighthearted fun with friends and family? The roller coaster at the Alton Towers Resort makes for an unforgettable experience. There is a great deal of fun and lots of laughs and fun frights on its amusement rides.
Attractions
There is entertainment for the whole family. There are lots of rides and activities to keep all ages happy, all day long. You may take a ride on the SkyRide or start or finish your day with a round of Extraordinary Golf.
Save 20% by booking online and benefit from Early Ride Time. There is no online booking fee—the price you see is the price you pay.
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Ticket Type Including Early Ride Time
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Online Only Price
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Online Family of Four Tickets
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￡90.24
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Online Adult Ticket
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￡31.68
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Online Child Ticket (age 4～11)
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￡24.48
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本文主要介绍了奥尔顿塔主题公园通过精选的游乐项目吸引放假的孩子们到此游玩。
1．The feature of the theme park is that ________.
A．it only provides terrific rides
B．only adults can go on the ride
C．everyone in the family can have fun there
D．none of the activities are suitable for tall people
答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“There's something for the whole family at Alton Towers, with lots of terrific rides, amazing live shows, and wonderful costume characters. Guests of all ages will enjoy many different funpacked activities.”可知，在这家公园里家庭中的每个人都能参与到公园的游乐中，故选C。
2．If little Tom is 1.15m tall, which of the following is forbidden for him to do?
A．Go on the SkyRide.
B．Take the final ride on Thirteen.
C．Ride on the roller coaster.
D．Play Extraordinary Golf.
答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据文中Thirteen部分的“You are invited to take the final ride on Thirteen, going deep into the seemingly living, breathing Dark Forest. You must be at least 1.2m tall to go on the ride.”可知1.15米高的Tom是不能参与这项活动的，故选B。
3．If a family of four wants to buy tickets to the theme park at the booking office, they should pay ________.
A．about 72 pounds B．about 150 pounds
C．about 113 pounds D．about 90 pounds
答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据文中最后表格中的一家四口人的网上订票价格为￡90.24，且根据“Save 20% by booking online...”这条规则推算在售票处一家四口人的票费应选A。
4．Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A．The theme park reopens mainly for children.
B．A 13yearold boy needs to pay 24.48 pounds for his ticket.
C．Guests can visit the theme park at any time of the year.
D．You can save 20% of booking fee if you book at the book office.
答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据文章第一段中的“...reopens with selected rides and attractions for halfterm...”可知选A。
