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Pacific Science Center Guide
◆Visit Pacific Science Center's Store
Don't forget to stop by Pacific Science Center's Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or souvenir to remember your visit. The store is located upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laster Dome.
◆Hungry?
Our exhibits will feed your mind, but what about your body? Our café offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. The café is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes.
◆Rental Information
Lockers are available to store any belongings during your visit. The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance. ID required.
◆Support Pacific Science Center
Since 1962, Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion(热情) for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology. Today, Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 million people a year and brings inquirybased science education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State. It's an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. Visit pacificorganzier.org to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.
本文为说明文，介绍了有关Pacific Science Center购物、饮食等方面的信息，希望得到社会的支持与帮助。
21．Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?
A．In Building 1.
B．In Building 3.
C．At the last Dome.
D．At the Denny Way entrance.
解析 B 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知，Pacific Science Center的购物点在Laster Dome旁边的3号楼的楼上，故选B项。
22．What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?
A．Train Science teachers.
B．Distribute science books.
C．Inspire scientific research.
D．Take science to the classroom.
解析 D 细节理解题。根据第四段第二句可知，现在Pacific Science Center每年向130万人提供服务，并开始把探索式的科学教育带到教室和社区活动中，故选D项。
23．What is the purpose of the last paragraph of the text?
A．To encourage donations.
B．To advertise coming events.
C．To introduce special exhibits.
D．To tell about the Center's history.
解析 A 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，作者呼吁读者支持Pacific Science Center, 也就是鼓励人们为之提供帮助、作贡献，故选A项。
