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Museums for career-minded kids
Sometimes kids don’t just want to be kids. They want to be grown-ups. Here are some places where kids can try on a few different hats.
The Nassau County Firefighters Museum
This museum shows kids what to do in fires, such as how to crawl(爬行) low in smoke. It also exhibits(展览) out-of-date and modern fire equipment.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, and Mondays on holidays and school breaks. Open seven days in July and August. $4 for children up to 12 and adults over 62; $5 for all others. 516-572-4177.
The Heckscher Museum of Art
Kids can create artwork based on exhibits in the Central Gallery, using virtual(虛拟的) paint on a 55-inch touch screen.
10 a.m. to 5 p. m. Wednesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Closed for exhibition change from Nov. 12 to 16. $5 for students 10 and over: free for kids under 10; $8 for adults. 631-351-3250.
The Cradle of Aviation Museum
An exhibit on space exploration includes an early Space Age rocket copy, a moon lander, and a moon simulator(模拟装置) that trained the Apollo astronauts.
9: 30 a.m. to- p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, and open Mondays that fall on holidays and school breaks. $13 for kids up to 12 and adults over 62; $15 for all others. 516-572-4111.
The Mighty Midgets Mini Cars Museum
This museum exhibits a wide collection of small gas and electric cars and trucks. The sizes are perfect for your kids, some of which they can sit in, including a Corvette and a Formula 1 race car.
By appointment(预约) Mondays through Thursdays and noon to 4 p.m. Fridays through Sundays Free for kids 5 and under; $5 for all others. 631-803-8588.
1. What does the first museum teach kids to do?
A. How to prevent fires from starting. B. How to become a great firefighter.
C. How to protect themselves from fires. D. How to design fire protection equipment.
2. Which museum allows kids under 10 to visit for free?
A. The Heckscher Museum of Art. B. The Cradle of Aviation Museum.
C. The Mighty Midgets Mini Cars Museum. D. The Nassau County Firefighters Museum.
3. If you want to be an astronaut, which number can you call for more information?
A. 516-572-4177. B. 631-351-3250
C. 516-572-4111. D. 631-803-8588
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. C
【解析】
本文是一篇应用文，为有上进心的孩子介绍了几家博物馆。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据 The Nassau County Firefighters Museum部分中的“ This museum shows kids what to do in fires, such as how to crawl (爬行) low in smoke. ”这个博物馆教孩子们在火灾中该做什么，比如如何在浓烟中爬行。可知选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Heckscher Museum of Art部分中的“free for kids under 10”10岁以下的孩子免费，可知选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Cradle of Aviation Museum部分中的“ and a moon simulator (模拟装置) that trained the Apollo astronauts.”训练阿波罗宇航员的月球模拟器；以及电话号码“ 516-572-4111 ”，可知选C。
