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Bonfire night (篝火之夜) is fast approaching in London. The following are the best spots to watch fireworks shows.
Saturday Morden Park
This fireworks show is perfect to take the little ones along to. The show will include new fire and light acts and will be set to accompanying music. When all of the magic is over, attendees can enjoy the entertainment or pick up a refreshment at the on-site bar.
Tickets:￡9 in advance ￡10 at the gates.
Tickets can be bought here.
Clissold Park
This 20-minute show is more demure (娴静的) than other show spots due to the animals which live in the park, however, still promises a beautiful show. The show will also be accompanied (伴奏) by music.
Tickets: Adults ￡8.75, children ￡3.75. Prices reduced by ￡l for people living in Hackney Borough.
Tickets can be bought here.
Croydon Road Recreation Ground
This family-focused event has been running since 1946 and offers two chances to catch the excitement of the fireworks. A smaller show at 6:00 pm promises reduced noise, perfect for little children, meanwhile, the main event promises a bang at 7:45pm.
Tickets: Children under 11 free, over 11￡5, adults￡10
Tickets can be bought on the gate.
Alexandra Palace
The biggest fireworks event in London, having run for 150 years, Alexandra Palace is set to excite audiences again this year with a splendid show. The grounds will also include a German-Beer festival and delicious food.
Tickets: Adults ￡12.50, kids 11-15 ￡10, and kids under 11 ￡2.50.
Tickets can be bought here.
1. What do Clissold Park and Saturday Morden Park have in common?
A. Neither is open to kids. B. One can enjoy coffee in a bar.
C. The background music is provided. D. There are caged animals.
2. How much would a couple with a child of 10 pay least for a show?
A. ￡15.5. B. ￡18.25. C. ￡20. D. ￡19.25.
3. Where is this text most likely from?
A. A textbook. B. A magazine. C. A report. D. A website.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个观看伦敦烟花表演的最佳地点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Saturday Morden Park部分中“The show will include new fire and light acts and will be set to accompanying music.(演出将包括新的烟火表演，并将设置为有音乐伴奏)”以及Clissold Park部分中“The show will also be accompanied (伴奏) by music.(演出还将配有音乐)”可知，Clissold公园和Saturday Morden公园的共同点是它们都提供背景音乐。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。分析四个项目可知，Croydon Road Recreation Ground项目中一对有10岁孩子的夫妇花费会最少，根据该部分中“Tickets: Children under 11 free, over 11￡5, adults￡10.(门票：11岁以下儿童免费，超过11￡5，成年人￡10)”可知，一对有10岁孩子的夫妇最少要为一场演出付：￡10+￡10=￡20。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章中Saturday Morden Park、Clissold Park以及Alexandra Palace三项活动最后出现的“Tickets can be bought here.(在这里可以买到票)”可推知，这篇文章最有可能来自一个网站。故选D。
