Question

    As the Nation’s Capital City, Washington, DC has hundreds of wonderful museums to visit. Here are some of the most famous ones.

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

There is something for everyone at this world-known museum. Natural history is good for all ages and there are so many artifacts (史前古器物) that you can’t possibly see them all in one visit. The dinosaur exhibits are fascinating and great for kids.

Address: 10th Street and Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC;

Phone: [phone]

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

This museum gives visitors a close-up view of air and space travel with 22 exhibition galleries, displaying hundreds of artifacts including the Wright 1903 Flyer, the “Spirit of St. Louis”, and part of the Apollo 11.

Address: Independence Ave. at 7th St. SW Washington, DC;

Phone: [phone].

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

The museum is a memorial to the millions of Jews who died during the Nazi regime (政权) in Germany during World War II. The exhibits tell us the terrible history. There is a separate exhibit for kids, which tells the story of the cruelty of the Nazi through the eyes and voice of a young boy.

Address: 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC;

Phone: [phone].

Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens

Few people went to the home of George Washington because it is located outside of the city. In fact, it is a must-see attraction. The museum and education center features 25 state-of-the-art galleries and theaters that tell the story of Washington’s life.

Address: George Washington Parkway, Mount Vernon, VA;

Phone: [phone].

Prices: Adults — $18.00; Children aged 6 through 11 — 50% discount off the price.

1.If you are interested in airplanes, you can probably go to ________.

A.10th Street and Constitution Ave B.Independence Ave

C.100 Raoul Wallenberg Place D.George Washington Parkway

2.Which number will you call at if you want to learn more about the exhibit only for children?

A.[phone]. B.[phone].

C.[phone]. D.[phone].

3.How much will they pay if a couple and a 7-year-old child visit Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens?

A.27 dollars. B.37 dollars.

C.45 dollars. D.54 dollars.

4.Which museum is outside of the city Washington, DC?

A.Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

B.Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

C.U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

D.Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens

5.What’s the main purpose of the author’s writing this passage?

A.To attract more visitors to visit these museums.

B.To tell visitors how to visit these museums.

C.To provide visitors some routes to the museums.

D.To make Washington, DC better known.

Answer

1.B

2.C

3.C

4.D

5.A

【解析】

这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了华盛顿特区最著名的博物馆。

1.细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“This museum gives visitors a close-up view of air and space travel with 22 exhibition galleries, displaying hundreds of artifacts including the Wright 1903 Flyer, the “Spirit of St. Louis”, and part of the Apollo 11.” 这个博物馆为游客提供了近距离的空中和太空旅行的视野，有22个展览馆，展示了数百件文物，包括莱特1903年的传单、“圣路易斯精神”和阿波罗11号的一部分。由此可知，如果你对飞机感兴趣，你可以去Independence Ave。结合选项，故选B。

2.细节理解题。根据文章第四段中“There is a separate exhibit for kids, which tells the story of the cruelty of the Nazi through the eyes and voice of a young boy.” 另外还有一个儿童展览，通过一个小男孩的眼睛和声音讲述纳粹的残酷故事。故如果你想了解更多关于儿童展览的信息，你应该拨打(800) 400-9373。结合选项，故选C。

3.推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中“Prices: Adults — $18.00; Children aged 6 through 11 — 50% discount off the price.”成人是18美元，6到11岁儿童是半价。故一对夫妇和一个7岁的孩子去参观Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens应付：18+18+9=45。结合选项，故选C。

4.细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中“Few people went to the home of George Washington because it is located outside of the city.”很少有人去George Washington因为它位于市区之外。而Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens就在George Washington。结合选项，故选D。

5.推理判断题。分析文章可知，文章主要介绍了华盛顿特区的几个博物馆，其中包括其价格，地址以及电话，目的就是鼓励人们去参观。结合选项，故选A。