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For those who’ve always wanted to walk the halls of Hogwarts or explore the shops of Diagon Alley (对角巷)，Universal Orlando offers the next best thing. The theme park opened every Harry Potter fan’s dream place back in 2010.
For Potterheads everywhere, however, deciding when to make the trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is not easy. These tips will help you experience the best of the Wizarding World, whether you’re looking to save money, avoid the busy season, or simply experience the most magical times of the year.
The cheapest times to visit Harry Potter’s world
The cheapest (and least busy) months to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter are January and most of February, except the days surrounding the New Year and winter break. Other inexpensive times include the beginning of March and most of September and October.
The best Harry Potter events at Universal
While they may not be the quietest times to explore Harry Potter’s world, Universal holds many events throughout the year that fans won’t want to miss.
A Celebration of Harry Potter
For a weekend every January, Universal hosts A Celebration of Harry Potter. Guests (wearing their class robes, no doubt) will join other diehard Potter fans for three days of exhibits, discussions and cast Q&A activities. For anyone who really loves the books and the films, this may be one of the best times of the year to visit.
Christmas in the Wizarding World
Universal’s new additions to their holiday entertainment lineup make Hogwarts the perfect place to be around Christmastime. Decorations add beauty to the shops of Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade, the Frog Choir sings Christmas carols (颂歌)，and snow falls on Hogwarts as a festive show takes place in front of the castle.
Halloween in the Wizarding World
Lastly (and perhaps most surprisingly), Halloween season is also a good time for a magical visit to the Wizarding World. Universal’s main Halloween event, Halloween Horror Nights, produces a special Harry Potter-related surprise.
1. Which times costs most to visit Harry Potter’s world?
A. January and most of February.
B. New Year and winter break.
C. The beginning of March.
D. Most of September and October.
2. What will people do in the event of A Celebration of Harry Potter?
A. They will join other Potter fans for various activities.
B. They will decorate the shops and sing Christmas carols.
C. They will watch a festive show taking place in front of the castle.
D. They will get a special Harry Potter-related surprise.
3. What’s the purpose of the passage?
A. To inform readers of some events about Harry Potter.
B. To introduce the Universal Orlando to readers.
C. To help experience the best of Wizarding World.
D. To advertise the books and films of Harry Potter.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。主要向哈利波特的粉丝们介绍哈利波特魔法世界的主题公园，并给出游客一些游玩的建议。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The cheapest (and least busy) months to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter are January and most of February, except the days surrounding the New Year and winter break.”（参观哈利波特魔法世界最不忙/最便宜的月份是除了新年左右和寒假的一月和二月的大多数时候）可知寒假和新年左右是最忙/最贵的时候。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“Guests (wearing their class robes, no doubt) will join other diehard Potter fans for three days of exhibits, discussions and cast Q&A activities.”（游客，无疑穿着各阶级的长袍，将要加入其他哈利波特的忠实粉丝，与他们一起参加看展，讨论，扮演，问答等活动）可知，游客与哈利波特粉丝一起参加给种各样的活动，故选A项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“These tips will help you experience the best of the Wizarding World”（这些小建议会帮助你体验世界上最好的魔法世界）可知，本文的主要目的是让游客在哈利波特主题公园有最好的体验。故选C项。
