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WHERE TO STAY IN SYDNEY
Whether you want to stay in a converted beer factory, a luxury hotel on the harbour or an advanced loft-style room, Sydney has a huge range of top-quality hotels.
THE OLD CLARE HOTEL
Located in the heart of Sydney’s Central Park district, the Old Clare Hotel, providing luxurious (豪华的) rooms and facilities, takes up a historic Chippendale pub and the nearby former beer factory site.This hotel has been lovingly restored by Peng Loh, a Singaporean businessman with a passion for redecorating heritage properties.
HILTON SYDNEY
This is luxury accommodation right in the centre of Sydney, with world-class restaurants, one of the city’s best bars.Just upstairs sits Glass, the award-winning small restaurant by celebrity chef Luke Mangan.Downstairs lies The Marble Bar, a Sydney hotspot for decades and heritage listed due to its extensive use of marble, dating back to 1893.Rooms are simply fashionable.
THE LANGHAM
Grand harborside luxury can be expected at The Langham, located in the Sydney centre.The hotel makes the most of its impressive harbour views with a marble-decorated hall that takes your breath away.Don’t forget to check out the art, with a collection of Australia’s most famous painter.Try their famous high tea menu, and be sure to check out the incredible underground swimming pool available to guests only.
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL SYDNEY
Another luxury stay with amazing harbour views, the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney sits on the edge of Sydney’s historic Rocks District.A Deluxe Harbour Room will give you a breath-taking view, with dark wood and silk inside in calming colours.Downstairs is Grain, one of the best-known whisky bars in the city.
1.Which of the following hotels houses a restaurant by a famous chef?
A.The Langham.
B.Hilton Sydney.
C.The Old Clare Hotel.
D.The Four Seasons Hotel Sydney.
2.What privilege can guests enjoy in The Langham?
A.A taste of the famous high tea for free.
B.Access to the underground swimming pool.
C.A rest in the impressive marble-decorated hall.
D.A good look at the collection of famous paintings.
3.What do all the hotels have in common?
A.Famous bars. B.Harbour views.
C.Heritage properties. D.Luxurious facilities.
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文,主要介绍了悉尼的四个顶级豪华酒店。
1.B 细节理解题。根据“HILTON SYDNEY”中的“This is luxury accommodation right in the centre of Sydney, with world-class restaurants, one of the city’s best bars.Just upstairs sits Glass, the award-winning small restaurant by celebrity chef Luke Mangan(这是一间位于悉尼市中心的豪华酒店,拥有世界级的餐厅和该市最好的酒吧之一。就在楼上,有著名厨师卢克·曼根设计的获奖小餐厅Glass).”可知,希尔顿悉尼酒店有著名厨师设计的餐厅。故选B项。
2.B 细节理解题。根据“THE LANGHAM” 中的“Try their famous high tea menu, and be sure to check out the incredible underground swimming pool available to guests only(试试他们著名的下午茶菜单,一定要去看看只有客人才能享用的地下游泳池).”可知,只有朗廷酒店的客人才可以去他们的地下游泳池。故选B项。
3.D 细节理解题。根据第一段“Whether you want to stay in a converted beer factory, a luxury hotel on the harbour or an advanced loft-style room, Sydney has a huge range of top-quality hotels(无论你是想住在改装的啤酒厂、海港的豪华酒店还是高级阁楼风格的房间里,悉尼都有大量的顶级酒店).”和下文四个酒店的描述,可知这四个酒店的共同点就是都能提供豪华的设施。故选D项。