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(2023·湖北鄂东南省级示范高中联考)
Discover a literary paradise(天堂) at Milton’s Cottage—the only surviving home of the visionary poet John Milton.He came here to escape an earlier pandemic,the Great Plague of 1665,and complete his epic masterpiece Paradise Lost.
Today,this Grade I listed building is open to the public as a museum,so everyone can experience where literary history was made.
Opening Hours
Our 2023 visitor season runs from 1st April to 29th October 2023.During this period we are open from Wednesday to Sunday,2-5 pm(last entry 4 pm) as well as on bank holiday Mondays.
We welcome drop-in visitors,as well as advance bookings with a guided tour at 2 pm,3 pm & 4 pm.
Drop-in visitors will also be offered an optional guided tour.
We encourage groups of 8 or more to book in advance and can offer private tours outside of our regular visiting hours by prior arrangement.
Access Information
We want all of our visitors to enjoy their experience at Milton’s Cottage.Wheelchair access can be provided if you contact us before your visit,and assistance dogs are welcome throughout the museum.
Directions
★Public transport
Chiltern Rail from Marylebone,High Wycombe or Oxford to Gerrards Cross,then the 106 or 107 bus to Chalfont St Giles
Metropolitan line to Chalfont & amp;Latimer or Amersham,then the 106 or 107 bus to Chalfont St Giles
As above,but alight(下车) at the London Road stop and from there it is a 5-minute walk to Milton’s Cottage
★Private transport
Take the A413 to Chalfont St Giles,turn into the village at the double mini-roundabout,through the village,some 75 metres past the last shop is Milton’s Cottage
★Parking information
There is a free visitor’s car park behind Milton’s Cottage for cars and mini-buses but coach parking must be arranged in advance by email or telephone.
Prices
Adults:￡7.00
Students & the Retired:￡6.00
Children under 6:free
Carers:free
Parties of 15 or more:￡6.00 per person
Children under 6:free
Carers:free
Parties of 15 or more:￡6.00 per person
1.What is the last entry time for drop-in visitors to Milton’s Cottage on Fridays in July?
A.2 pm. B.3 pm.
C.4 pm. D.5 pm.
2.Which of the following can you get only if you book in advance?
A.A guide.
B.An assistance dog.
C.Wheelchair access.
D.Free parking for your car.
3.How much would a retired couple with their 5-year-old grandson pay for admission?
A.￡12. B.￡14.
C.￡16. D.￡18.
