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To ensure an excellent experience during your tour of the Mark Twain House, here are some guidelines and general information:
The House is Shown Only by Guided Tour.
To ensure an optimum (最佳) experience, house tours are limited to 14 people, first-come, first-served. If your group has more than 10 people, call (860) 280-3130 to reserve a discounted group tour in advance of your visit. If you have a party of fewer than 10 people feel free to purchase tickets online: We will hold them at Will Call. The tour schedule is usually online about a month in advance.
Our site is made up of three buildings
The Webster Bank Museum Center at the Mark Twain House & Museum is always your first and last stop as it houses our ticket counter museum store, film, exhibits and cafe. All tours gather in the museum center before heading over to Mark Twain’s historic 1874 home. Mark Twain’s historic carriage house is the third building on our property, but is generally not open to the public. The hayloft (干草棚) has been repurposed into offices and the main floor of the barn is a space available for rent for parties and meetings.
Coupons & Discounts
The Mark Twain House offers only a few coupons and discounts. The price you pay for admission helps us maintain the beauty of this icon of American architecture. If you are lucky enough to find one of those special offers online or at your local library, keep in mind they are good only for the general Mark Twain House Tours. No passes or discounts may be applied to our specialty tours.
1. What kind of tour booked beforehand enjoys a discount?
A. Specialty tour.
B. Guided tour
C. Group tour with 9 people.
D. Group tour with 13 people.
2. Which place is not available to tourists?
A. The Webster Bank Museum Center.
B. Mark Twain’s historic carriage house.
C. The hayloft.
D. Mark Twain’s historic 1874 home.
3. What is the purpose of charging admission fees?
A. To earn more money.
B. To well preserve the house.
C. To support Mark Twain’s family.
D. To offer parties and meetings.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. B
【解析】
本文是一篇应用文，介绍了参观马克·吐温故居的指南和信息。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中 “If your group has more than 10 people, call (860) 280-3130 to reserve a discounted group tour in advance of your visit.”可知，如果您的团体人数超过10人，请在您参观之前致电（860）280-3130预订折扣的团体游，由此可知，13人旅行团提前预定可以享受折扣，故D项正确。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Mark Twain’s historic carriage house is the third building on our property, but is generally not open to the public.”可知，马克·吐温的马车屋是不对游客开放的，故B项正确。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The price you pay for admission helps us maintain the beauty of this icon of American architecture.”可知，你们的入场费用帮助我们保持这个美国标志性建筑——马克·吐温故居的美丽，由此可知，收取入场费的目的是保护好马克·吐温故居，故B项正确。
