The Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle is a park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark. It was designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947. In 1957, the owner donated the fortune to the state of California. Since that time it has been a state historic park where its large 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
• 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 house's upper floors, Mr. Hearst's private suite, the libraries, and the kitchen.
• Tour Three looks at the Castle's North Wing, guest rooms and guest house Casa Del Monte.
• Tour Four includes 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 Hearst's own visitors might have.
Ticket Prices
Hearst Castle accepts VISA, Master Card, American Express and Discover. Free day use parking is available for automobiles, motorcycles, tour buses and recreational vehicles.
Tours Adult Ages 6-17
Tours | Adult | Aged 6—17 |
Tour 1 | $24 | $12 |
Tours 2, 3 or 4 | $24 | $12 |
Evening tour | $30 | $15 |
* Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Reservation (预订) Information
While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations can be made online now or by calling 1-800-444-4445, see below for times.
Reservation Call Center Hours | ||
Dates | Monday-Friday | Saturday-Sunday |
March-September | 8 am to 6 pm | 8 am to 6 pm |
October-February | 9 am to 5 pm | 9 am to 3 pm |
Visit www.hearstcastle.org for more information.
1.Who does the Hearst Castle belong to at present?
A. William Randolph Hearst.B. Julia Morgan.
C. The Hearst Corporation.D. The state of California.
2.If you are quite interested in wine, which tour will you choose?
A. Tour One.B. Tour Two.C. Tour Three.D. Tour Four.
3.If a couple take Tour One with their 5-year-old son, how much will they pay for the tickets?
A. 36.B. 48.C. 60.D. 75.
4.Which of the following is the available time to book tickets by phone?
A. At 8 am on Monday in February.
B. At 9 am on Sunday in March.
C. At 7 pm on Friday in September.
D. At 6 pm on Saturday in October.
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“Mom, where do you think the tooth fairy lives? What does she do with the teeth she collects?”
My mom said she didn't know. She only knew that the tooth fairy took the tooth away while we were sleeping and left us some money under our pillow. But I wanted to find out. So I think it was a good thing that I would lose another tooth. The plan was to stay up all night and ask the tooth fairy when she showed up.
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As I got older, I learned from my teachers that the tooth fairy didn't exist. It was just a mythical figure of early childhood. I kind of thought it was, but how could I see the tooth fairy fly that night?
Then one night my mom came into my room to check on me. The moonlight was bright that night and it shone through my window right on her shiny green nightdress. Right then I knew deep down that my mom was the tooth fairy.
1.As a young girl, the author ________.
A. was afraid of the tooth fairy
B. was interested in the tooth fairy
C. knew where the tooth fairy lived
D. doubted if the tooth fairy existed
2.The author thought it was a good thing for her to lose another tooth because ________.
A. she could get some coins
B. she disliked her baby teeth
C. she wanted to help her mother solve a mystery
D. she believed the tooth fairy would come again
3.When the author felt someone was close to her, she ________.
A. thought her mother had come
B. believed she was in a dream
C. was only half awake
D. was unable to sleep
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2.信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
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