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(2015·大連高三雙基測試)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 1,134 feet above sea level.

Visitors may drive to the observatory and park in its parking lot or on nearby roads.No reservation (預訂) is required to visit.Parking is limited，and the busiest time is weekends.Buses，taxis，and car pools 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 noon—10 p.m.

Saturday—Sunday　 10 a.m.—10 p.m.

Monday Closed

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day　Closed

Samuel Oschin Planetarium

The Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater offers 8 to 10 live，half­hour 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 time.Being seated late 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—59 years old)　　　　$7.00

Children (5—12 years old) $3.00

Seniors (60 years old and older) $5.00

Students $5.00

Children under 5 years old will be admitted only to the first show each day.

Hearing assist devices are available on 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 pm.All observing must be completed by 9：45 pm.

【解題導語】　本文是一篇應用文，文章主要介紹了美國的著名景點格里菲斯天文臺的相關(guān)信息。

1.What can we learn about Griffith Observatory according to the passage?

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.

解析：選B。細節(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間，故選B項。

2.Which of the following best describes the Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater?

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 the shows can be bought through the website.

解析：選C。細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Samuel Oschin Planetarium下的“Being seated late is not permitted.”可知，每場劇開場之前，要提前入場就座，遲到了就不能進劇場了。即C項正確。

3.To watch the show，a young couple with a 7­year­old son should pay ________.

A.$13.00　　　　　　　 B.$15.00

C.$17.00 D.$20.00

解析：選C。推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章所提供的票價“Adults(13—59 years old)$7.00”“Children(5—12 years old)$3.00”可知，一對夫婦和一個7歲男孩共需要17美元，故選C項。

4.Which of the following is charged?

A.Parking. B.Telescopes.

C.Hearing assist devices. D.Watching presentations.

解析：選D。細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章中的“Admission and parking are free.”“Free public telescopes are available”和“Hearing assist devices are available on request.”可知，A、B、C項都是免費的，根據(jù)Samuel Oschin Planetarium下的“The ticket prices for shows are”可知，觀看表演要收費，故選D項。

B