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(2020·北京丰台区高一期中联考)
Monster Zoo
Monster Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the world，covering more than 15 km squares.It is home to more than 50 species of rare and native animals.The zoo is located 70 km from the city New South Australia.
Monster Zoo was founded in 1983 as a breeding area(繁殖区).Officially open to the public in October 1993，Monster Zoo is now home to more than 500 animals.
Opening Hours
Monster Zoo is open daily from 9：30 a．m. to 5：00 p．m. with last entry at 3：00 p．m.The zoo is open every day of the year，including Christmas Day and all public holidays.The exception to this is if the forecast temperature for Monster Zoo is 40 degrees or above，it will be closed.
To get the most out of your visit we recommend setting aside a minimum of four to five hours to fully enjoy the Monster Zoo.
Tickets
★Child (4－14 years old): AUD 28.50
★Adult (15 years old and over): AUD 51.75
★Family / Mini Group: AUD 132.75
Meet the Keeper
Monster Zoo offers various daily zoo keeper talks and animal feeds that give guests the chance to interact (互动)with our friendly workers and learn about the zoo's unique residents.Looking for a more unique animal experience？Consider booking a Behind the Scenes Animal Experience to come face to face with some of our special animal residents.
Café
Ketabi Café is open from 9：30 a．m. to 5：00 p．m. daily and offers a variety of tasty treats，small snacks and hot meals.
Picnics
For those who prefer to bring their own meals，special picnic areas are available close to the Visitor Center.Please note that due to fire risk，the zoo does not allow for the use of BBQs.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文。介绍了Monster Zoo的有关事宜。
1．What can we learn about the zoo from the text?
A．It is the largest zoo in the world.
B．It is open daily all year except Christmas Day.
C．It is open to the public ten years after it was founded.
D．It is home to more than 500 species of animals.
C [推理判断题。根据第二段中Monster Zoo was founded in 1983 as a breeding area(繁殖区).Officially open to the public in October 1993可知，Monster Zoo成立于1983年，是一个繁殖地。1993年10月正式向公众开放。由此推知，动物园在成立十年后对公众开放，故选C项。]
2．If three young men aged 12，14 and 19 visit the zoo，how much will they pay?
A．AUD 155.25. B．AUD 108.75. C．AUD 85.25. D．AUD 132.75.
B [细节理解题。根据Tickets中信息可知，AUD 28.50＋AUD 28.50＋AUD 51.75＝AUD 108.75，也就是说如果三个年龄分别为12岁、14岁和19岁的年轻人参观动物园，他们要付108.75澳元，故选B项。]
3．Where does this text most probably come from?
A．A health newspaper. B．An animal book.
C．A travel website. D．A fashion magazine.
C [推理判断题。本文介绍了Monster Zoo的有关事宜，其中包括Monster Zoo，Opening Hours，Tickets，Meet the Keeper，Café和Picnics，所以本文最有可能来自一个旅游网址，故选C项。]
