【题目】Griffith Observatory (天文台)

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 (进入) 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 (天文馆) 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 (收费) to see a planetarium show.

Adults $5.00 Children (5-12 years old) $1.00

Students $2.00 Seniors (60 years and older) $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.

1According 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.

2You 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

3The underlined word “nominal” probably means “ ”.

A.highB.smallC.monthlyD.average

4Which 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.

5Visitors 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

6The 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

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