Spring Special at Highclere Castle
Monday，8th April, 2013
10：30 am to 3： 00 pm
Highclere Castle is the home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon（卡那封伯爵和夫人）and is the film location for Downton Abbey, the hugely successful drama series with over 11million viewers in the UK and now shown in over 100 countries around the world.
On arrival at the Castle you will be welcomed into the Library for tea, coffee and homemade biscuits before a fantastic tour of the Main State Rooms and the Castle Bedrooms, as featured（作为特色）in Downton Abbey.
You will also have the opportunity to visit the Egyptian Exhibition, which tells the story of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun and exhibits relics that were found by the 5th Earl of Camarvon and Howard Carter.
Following your tour, you can enjoy a glass of champagne（香槟）and a selection of snacks in the Library. In the afternoon you will be joined by The Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, who will share their experiences of life at Highclere Castle.
Enjoy the Gardens at your free time and end your day by visiting the Castle Gift Shop.
You will also receive a signed copy of The Countess of Carnarvon’s new book Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey.
Highclere Castle has become unbelievably well known as one of England’s finest historic houses, but the scenery in which it sits is famous for its beauty and is well worth exploring.
To book tickets for a truly unique and special event, please call 01635 253 210（Mon-Fri，9 am-5 pm）
一Tickets￡150.00 per person.
一Once purchased, tickets cannot be exchanged, refunded（退款）or returned.
一If Highclere Castle is forced to cancel the event and cannot change tickets to another date，then refunds will be available upon request.
一If visitors are unable to attend the event, tickets will not be refunded.
一Tickets are not for resale.
25. According to the passage, Downton Abbey is ________.
A. a popular film made by the Countess of Carnarvon
B. a TV series set in Highclere Castle
C. the home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon
D. a book written by the Countess of Carnarvon
26 . Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. People can not refund tickets in any case.
B. Visitors should book tickets in person.
C. Tickets for two persons cost ￡250.00.
D. Tickets can be booked by telephone calls.
27. The main purpose of the passage is to _________.
A. attract people to a special event in Highclere Castle
B. describe the beauty of the scenes of Dowaton Abbey
C. share the joy of a fantastic tour of Downton Abbey
D. tell readers how to reserve tables in Highclere Castle
28. In which section of a newspaper could we probably find this passage？
A. Jobs. B. Business. C. Tourism. D. Science.