2018-2019学年福建省三明市第一中学

高一下学期开学考试

　　英 语

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　　第I卷（选择题）

一、阅读理解

　　　Welcome to Holker Hall & Gardens

　　　Visitor Information

　　　How to Get to Holker

　　　By Car: Follow brown signs an A590 from JB6, M6. Approximate travel times: Windermere-20 minutes, Kendal-25 minutes, Lancaster-45 minutes, Manchester-1 hour 30 minutes.

　　　By Rail: The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster Preston for connections to major cities & airports.

　　　Opening Times

　　　Sunday-Friday (closed on Saturday)11:00 am-4:00pm,30 March-2nd November.

　　　Admission Charges

　　　 　　　Hall & Gardens 　　　Gardens 　　　Adults: 　　　£12.00 　　　£8.00 　　　Groups 　　　£9 　　　£5.5 　　　

　　　Special Events

　　　Producers: Market 13th April

　　　Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas.

　　　Holker Garden Festival 30th May

　　　The event celebrate its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening.

　　　National Garden Day 28th August

　　　Holker once again opens is gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide.

　　　Winter Market 8th November

　　　This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifs while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.

　　　1．How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester?

　　　A．20 minutes. B．25 minutes.

　　　C．45 minutes. D．90 minutes.

　　　2．How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit to Hall & Cardens?

　　　A．£12.00. B．£9.00.

　　　C．£8.0 D．£5.50

　　　3．Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show?

　　　A．Producers' Market. B．Holker Garden Festival.

　　　C．National Garden Day. D．Winter Market.

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