高考英语二轮复习专题训练阅读理解61.doc

山西省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（61） 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A The Hearst Castle Hearst Castle is a palatial park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark．It was designed by architect Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947．In 1957 , the Hearst Corporation donated the fortune to the state of California．Since that time it has been maintained as a state historic park where the estate and its considerable collection of art and antiques are open for public tours．Despite its location far from any urban center, the site attracts roughly one million visitors per year． Guided Tours There are several tours which highlight various parts of the castle and gardens． ●Tour One is recommended for first time visitors．It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle Building the Dream． ●Tour Two gives visitors a closer look at the main houses upper floors, Mr.Hearsts private suite, the libraries, and the kitchen． ●Tour Three looks at the Castles North Wing, guest rooms and guest house Casa Del Monte． ●Tour Four features the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guesthouse, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace． ●The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as one of the Hearsts own visitors might have． Ticket Prices Hearst Castle accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover．Free day use parking is available for automobiles, motorcycles, tour buses and recreational vehicles． TOURSADULTAges 6 – 17Experience Tour$24$12Tours 2, 3 or 4$24$12Evening tour$30$15 * Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult． Reservation Information While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations are strongly recommended and may be reserved online now or by calling 1 - 800 - 444 - 4445, see below for times． Reservation Call Center Hours DatesMonday-FridaySaturday-SundayMarch-September8AM to 6PM8AM to 6PMOctob