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Lancaster Castle is open daily for guided tours, special events and group bookings. Visitors can enjoy the courtyard spaces, external (局部的) views of the historic building, two small exhibition spaces, and the gift shop without charge, but public access to the interiors(内部) of the castle buildings is for guided tours only.
Please note that dogs are not allowed inside the Castle, but assistance dogs are the exception to this rule. All areas are also smoke-free.
OPENING TIMES
We are open 7 days a week (except for the Christmas/New Year period) from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with guided tours running throughout the day. Tours last about 60minutes.
Please note: While every effort is made to open these buildings up for public viewing, Lancaster Castle is still used as a Crown Court. If the Court is sitting, it may not be possible to view all rooms.
TICKET PRICES
Adult: ￡8
Concessions（优惠） ( children, students and people aged over 65): ￡6.5
Family: ￡20 (Our family tickets are flexible(灵活的): two adults and two concessions, one adult and three concessions, or a group consisting of four concessions, all qualify)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
PHOTOGRAPHY
Due to the fact that these rooms are still used as a working court, photography is not permitted anywhere in the Shire Hall/ Crown Court complex. Photography is permitted in those areas of the Castle not classified as court buildings.
LUGGAGE
For security reasons we are not able to store any luggage on site.
THE GIFT SHOP
The gift shop closes at 4:30 p.m. Visitors can explore our gift shop and buy special souvenirs designed according to their own preference. The designs are done by professional designers without charge.
PARKING
Unfortunately we’re unable to provide visitors parking on site. However, if you have a disability, please call 01524 64998 to arrange access to the Castle.
1. What do we know about Lancaster Castle?
A. Admission to two small exhibition spaces is free.
B. Castle buildings are accessible to all visitors.
C. Smoking is allowed in the courtyard spaces.
D. Pet dogs are allowed into the Castle.
2. How much will a couple and their 10-year-old twin sons save if they buy a family ticket?
A. ￡2.5 B. ￡29 C. ￡9 D. ￡20
3. Which service does Lancaster Castle provide for its visitors?
A. Free professional photography.
B. Free souvenir designing.
C. Free luggage storage.
D. Free parking.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了英国兰卡斯特城堡的开放时间和票价等相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段第二句中“Visitors can enjoy the courtyard spaces, external (局部的) views of the historic building, two small exhibition spaces, and the gift shop without charge,(游客可以免费参观庭院空间、历史建筑的局部风景、两个小型展览空间和礼物商店)”可知，两个小型的展览空间的门票免费。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据TICKET PRICES部分的内容可知，一张成人票价是8英镑，一张儿童票价是6.5英镑，如果一家四口单独购买则需支付29英镑，而购买一张家庭票（可包括两个成人和两个儿童）只需支付20英镑，所以可以节省29-20=9英镑。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据THE GIFT SHOP部分中“Visitors can explore our gift shop and buy special souvenirs designed according to their own preference. The designs are done by professional designers without charge.(游客可在礼品店选购自己喜爱的纪念品。设计由专业设计师免费完成。)可知，兰卡斯特城堡的礼品店为游客提供免费的纪念品设计。故选B项。
