【題目】Griffith Observatory (天文臺)
Griffith Observatory gives you the chance to become an observer. You can:
—learn how people explore our local star, the sun.
—observe what causes day and night, seasons.
—use telescopes to observe the space.
—get a ticket for an amazing show about the universe.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Griffith Observatory is open six days a week. Free admission (進入) to building, exhibits, and grounds.
Tuesday– Friday 1:00 p.m.– 10:00 p.m.
Saturday– Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday closed
SAMUEL PLANETARIUM THEATER
The Samuel Planetarium (天文館) Theater offers 8 half-hour shows each day. There are usually three different shows from which to choose.
Check the website or information desks for each day’s showtimes. The tickets are only available on the day of the show and must be bought at the observatory. There is only a nominal charge (收費) to see a planetarium show.
Adults 5.00Children(5−12yearsold)1.00
Students 2.00Seniors(60yearsandolder)3.00
PUBLIC TELESCOPES
Free public telescopes are available each evening when skies are clear (except the Zeiss telescope on the roof). All observing must be completed by 9:00 p.m.
【1】According to the passage, what can visitors do in Griffith Observatory?
A.To know something about telescopes.B.To watch movies about the seasons.
C.To learn how people explore the sun.D.To observe what causes the space.
【2】You may stay there from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. if you go to Griffith Observatory on .
A.SundayB.MondayC.TuesdayD.Friday
【3】The underlined word “nominal” probably means “ ”.
A.highB.smallC.monthlyD.average
【4】Which of the following statements about the Samuel Planetarium Theater is true?
A.It offers eight half-hour different shows every day.
B.You can check the guide book for each day’s showtimes.
C.People over 60 years old can get the tickets for free.
D.The tickets are only available on the day of the show.
【5】Visitors can look through the public telescopes to observe the sky _______.
A.after 9:00 p.m.B.on clear daysC.for freeD.on the roof
【6】The writer’s purpose of this passage is ______.
A.to introduce their studiesB.to provide some information
C.to describe the observatoryD.to make some suggestions
