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The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Hours: 9:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m. daily
Closed: January 1 July 4, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Driving
Plan extra driving time for your visit. The area surrounding the museum will be busy before being opened. We advise you to arrive a few hours before or several hours after the opening time to avoid high traffic times.
Directions
From the 110 Freeway, take the Exposition Boulevard exit and head west toward Vermont Avenue. Turn left on Bill Robertson Lane. The museum’s newly opened Car Park will be on your left hand side and cost $12.
Parking
The museum’s parking lot fills up quickly on game days. We suggest arriving early in the day. All guests and members who plan to visit the museum may park in the museum’s Car Park. If the museum’s Car Park is full, parking is also available in the state-run Lot 3 across the street. Parking in this lot will cost $12 (cash only). Remember that cars parked in Lot 3 after 5:30pm will be issued a parking citation.
Where to eat
If you’re bringing your own food, we invite you to picnic under the trees on the grass in front of the museum. Food and drinks are not allowed inside any of the museum halls and exhibits. We appreciate your help in preserving our museum.
At the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, you can see more than just walls and fossils. We provide not only a typical museum experience, but also hands-on exhibits. What are you waiting for?
21. When can you visit the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County?
A. At 8:00 a.m. on January 1. B. At 10:00 a.m. on July 14.
C. At 3:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. D. At 6:00 p.m. on Christmas Day.
22. What should you know when driving to the museum?
A. Visitors should leave Lot 3 before 5: 30 pm.
B. Members will have a special place to park.
C. People have to park in the museum’s Car Park.
D. Visitors must pay for the museum’s Car Park in cash.
23. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?
A. To advertise coming events. B. To introduce special exhibits.
C. To encourage people to come. D. To tell about the museum’s history.
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了去洛杉矶县自然历史博物馆旅行的相关信息。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中“Hours: 9:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m. daily(时间：每天上午9:30到下午5:00)”以及“Closed: January 1, July 4, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day(休馆：1月1日、7月4日、感恩节和圣诞节)”可知，你可以在7月14日上午10点参观洛杉矶县自然历史博物馆。故选B。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Parking部分中“Remember that cars parked in Lot 3 after 5: 30 pm will be issued a parking citation.(下午五时三十分以后停在三号停车场的车辆将会收到一张罚单)”可知，游客应该在下午5:30之前离开Lot 3。故选A。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“At the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, you can see more than just walls and fossils. We provide not only a typical museum experience, but also hands-on exhibits. What are you waiting for?( 在洛杉矶县自然历史博物馆，你能看到的不仅仅是墙壁和化石。我们不仅提供典型的博物馆体验，而且还提供实际操作的展览。你还在等什么？)”可推知，最后一段的目的是鼓励人们来。故选C。
