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Take a closer look at the wonders of Kew Gardens by joining a guided walking tour.Led by our knowledgeable volunteer guides, it is a fun and informative way to explore the grounds.
Free daily walking tours
Tours leave at 11 am and 1:30 pm from the information desk at Victoria Gate Plaza.Each guide presents their own tour and takes in the highlights(最精彩的部分) of the season.
Themed tours
Tours leave at 12 from the information desk at Victoria Gate Plaza.Our guides offer attractive seasonal themes including Autumn Colour and Winter Evergreens.
Expert-guided tours
Every Tuesday throughout the year at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm we’ll be holding an expert-guided tour.The tour will feature (以……为特色) a different plant each month and you’ll go behind the Scenes and talk to Kew staff about their work.You’ll find out interesting facts about the featured plant or fungus(真菌), including why it’s grown at Kew and how it’s used and cared for.
Price
The cost is ￡60 per guide (this does not include your entry to the Gardens).Each guide can take up to 15 people.Groups of more than 15 must book more than one guide.Smaller groups are also accepted but the cost remains ￡60.
Tours take about one hour and may be booked from 10 am every day.Please note that no refunds(退款) can be given once tickets are booked.
【语篇概述】本文是一篇应用文,介绍了英国皇家植物园中的徒步旅行,在这里你可以根据自己的喜好选择不同主题的活动。
21.What time can you choose if you go to free daily walking tours?
A.9 am. B.10 am.
C.11 am. D.2:30 pm.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据Free daily walking tours部分的“Tours leave at 11 am and 1:30 pm from the information desk at Victoria Gate Plaza.”可知,这种徒步旅行在上午11点和下午1点半开始,故选C项。
22.What can we learn about expert-guided tours?
A.People can get in touch with experts ahead of time.
B.People have no choice but to go on Tuesday.
C.People can be warmly received by the staff.
D.People can have a taste of fungus.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据Expert-guided tours部分的“Every Tuesday throughout the year at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm we’ll be holding an expert-guided tour.”可知,如果你对expert-guided tours感兴趣,你别无选择,只能在星期二参观。
23.How much is the guide cost for 5 people?
A.￡ 60. B.￡ 120.
C.￡ 150. D.￡ 300.
【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据Price部分的“The cost is ￡60 per guide (this does not include your entry to the Gardens).Each guide can take up to 15 people.”和“Smaller groups are also accepted but the cost remains ￡60.”可知,一个导游最多可以带15个人,5个人的导游费用仍然是60英镑,故选A项。
