阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Here are some family-friendly hotels in England.
Another Place, The Lake
Ullswater, Lake District
Another Place is aimed primarily at families and younger adults. The 20-metre glass-fronted indoor pool has children’s swimming times. Older children can enjoy water sports on the lake including stand-up paddle-boarding and wild swimming. There’s a fully equipped Kids’ Zone for all ages, from babies to teenagers.
From £165 per night
Augill Castle
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
With the features of a castle but in miniature (小型的), Augill Castle appeals equally to children and adults, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a more family-friendly castle, with a tree house, playground and tennis court in its 15-acre grounds, and inside, a 12-seater cinema, not to mention the popular children’s cookery school.
From £180 per night
Slaley Hall
Hexham, Northumberland
This country hotel, wrapped in woodland and golf courses, is modern in feel. You will not be bored here — take your pick from a range of facilities, including golfing, woodland walks, a gym and an indoor pool. Children can stay in their parents’room for free, but there is a 50 per cent charge if they sleep in an interconnecting room. For decent pub food, the Claret Jug is a family- friendly sports bar.
From £89 per night
Rockli ffe Hall
Hurworth-on-Tees, Durham
Rockliffe Hall is a five-star hotel that also welcomes children. There are generous dedicated (专用的) times at the swimming pool for children. Look out for the Alice in Wonderland- themed play cabins (小木屋). The parkland, called “A Wonderland of Curiosities”, will include a nature path, an adventure playground, and a beautiful new glasshouse hosting tea parties.
From £260 per night
1. Which hotel provides cooking classes for children?
A. Slaley Hall. B. Augill Castle. C. Rockli ffe Hall. D. Another Place, The Lake.
2. Where can you find a hotel that costs under £150 per night?
A. In Cumbria. B. In Durham. C. In Northumberland. D. In the Lake District.
3. What do Another Place and Rockliffe Hall have in common?
A. Both require an extra fee for children. B. Both feature themed play areas for kids.
C. Both arrange tea parties for their guests. D. Both set aside specific times for children.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，文章介绍了四个在英国适合家庭度假居住的酒店。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由Augill Castle部分中的“With the features of a castle but in miniature(小型的), Augill Castle appeals equally to children and adults, and you’d be hard- pressed to find a more family- friendly castle, with a tree house, playground and tennis court in its 15- acre grounds, and inside, a 12- seater cinema, not to mention the popular children’s cookery school.(Augill Castle拥有城堡的特色，但却是微型的，它同样吸引着儿童和成人，你很难找到一个更适合家庭的城堡，在15英亩的土地上有一个树屋、游乐场和网球场，里面还有一个12座的电影院，更不用说受欢迎的儿童烹饪学校了)”可知，这个酒店为孩子们提供烹饪课程。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由Slaley Hall部分中的“Hexham, Northumberland”以及“From £89 per night(每晚89英镑起)”可知，位于 Northumberland的这个酒店提供收费每晚低于150英镑的房间。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。由Another Place, The Lake 部分中的“The 20- metre glass- fronted indoor pool has children’s swimming times. (这个20米长的玻璃幕墙室内游泳池有儿童游泳时间)”以及Rockliffe Hall部分中的“There are generous dedicated(专用的) times at the swimming pool for children. (游泳池为孩子们提供了慷慨的专用时间)”可知，这两个酒店都为孩子们提供特定的游泳时间。故选D项。
