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　　茂名市第十七中学2015-2016学年度第二学期期末考试
　　高二级  英语试卷
　　第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
　　第一节：（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
　　A
　　Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World
　　Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up. The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806.The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world for over 250 years.
　　◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.
　　◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.
　　◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period.
　　◆Enjoy the traditional (传统的) English garden, planted with trees and flower mentioned in the poet’s works.
　　◆The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map; nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ Walk)
　　◆The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition, and the garden are accessible to wheelchair users.
　　◆The Shakespeare Coffee House(opposite the Birthplace)
　　1. How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children?
　　A.￡9.80.         B.￡12.00.         C.￡14.20.         D.￡16.40.
　　2. Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace?
　　A. Behind the exhibition hall.         B. Opposite the Visitors’ Centre.
　　C. At Windsor Street.                   D. Near the Coffee House.
　　3. A wheelchair user may need help to enter       .
　　A. the House                      B. the garden        
　　C. the Visitors’ Centre              D. the exhibition hall
　　B
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