7.Griffith Observatory (天文臺) is a national leader in public astronomy,and one of the most popular attractions in Los Angeles.It is located on the southern slope (山坡)of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park at 1,134feet above sea level.
Visitors may drive to the Observatory and park in its parking lot or on nearby roads.No reservation(預(yù)定) is required to visit.Parking is limited,and the busiest times are weekend.Buses,taxis,and carpools are welcome.LADOT provides weekend public bus service from the Sunset/Vermont Metro Red Line station.
Griffith Observatory is open six days a week.Admission and parking are free.
Hours of Operation
Tuesday---Friday 12:00noon---10:00p.m.
Saturday---Sunday 10:00a.m.---10:00p.m.
Monday Closed
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Closed
Samuel Oschin Planetarium
The Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater offers 8to 10live,half-hour presentations each day.There are usually four different shows from which to choose.
Shows are presented every 60 to 90 minutes.Check the website,information desks,or the box office for each day's show times.Late seating is not permitted.
Samuel Oschin Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the Observatory and are only available on the day of the show.The ticket prices for shows are:
Adults (13-59years old)﹩7.00
Children(5-12yearsold)﹩3.00
Seniors (60years and older)﹩5.00
Students﹩5.00
Children under 5 years will be admitted only to the first show each day.
Hearing assist devices are available upon request.
Public Telescopes
Free public telescopes are available each evening the Observatory is open and skies are clear.The Zeiss telescope on the roof is generally open by 7:00p.m..All observing must be completed by 9:45p.m..
25.What can we learn about Griffith Observatory according to the passage?B
A.It is open all the year around.
B.It is mostly visited at weekends.
C.It becomes famous because of Hollywood.
D. It is the most attractive place in Los Angeles.
26.Which of the following best describes the Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater?C
A.Hearing assist devices are provided to seniors.
B.The shows there generally last 60 to 90 minutes.
C.Visitors are required to be seated before the show starts.
D.The tickets for its shows can be bought through the website.
27.To watch the show,a young couple with a 7-year-old son should payC.
A.﹩13.00 B.﹩15.00 C.﹩17.00 D.﹩20.00
28.Which of the following is charged?D
A.Parking.
B.Telescopes.
C.Hearing assist devices.
D.LADOT bus service.
分析 短文主要是對格里菲斯天文臺進(jìn)行了介紹.
解答 25.B,細(xì)節(jié)理解題,根據(jù)文章第二段中的and the busiest time is weekends.可知,周末是格里菲斯天文臺最繁忙的時(shí)間.
26.C,細(xì)節(jié)理解題,根據(jù)Samuel Oschin Planetarium中的 Being seated late is not permitted.可知,每場劇開場之前,要提前入場就座,遲到了就不能進(jìn)劇場了.
27.C,細(xì)節(jié)理解題,根據(jù)文章所提供的票價(jià)Adults ( 13-59 years old ) 7.00Children(5-12yearsold) 3.00可知,一對夫婦和一個(gè)7歲孩子共需要17美元.
28.D,推理判斷題,根據(jù)Griffith Observatory 的介紹Admission and parking are free,入門和停車時(shí)免費(fèi)的,可以推測LADOT公車服務(wù)是收費(fèi)的,故答案為D.
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