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Museums for careerminded kids
Sometimes kids don't just want to be kids. They want to be grownups. 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) outofdate 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. 5165724177.
The Heckscher Museum of Art
Kids can create artwork based on exhibits in the Central Gallery, using virtual (虚拟的) paint on a 55inch 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. 6313513250.
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 5 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. 5165724111.
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 I 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. 6318038588.
【语篇解读】 本文是应用文。文章介绍了四个适合孩子们参观学习的博物馆。
21．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.
答案与解析：C 细节理解题。由The Nassau County Firefighters Museum部分中的“shows kids what to do in fires”可知，该博物馆教孩子们如何安全地应对火灾。
22．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.
答案与解析：A 细节理解题。由The Heckscher Museum of Art部分中的“free for kids under 10”可知答案。
23．If you want to be an astronaut, which number can you call for more information?
A．5165724177. B．6313513250.
C．5165724111. D．6318038588.
答案与解析：C 细节理解题。由The Cradle of Aviation Museum部分中的“An exhibit on space exploration includes... a moon simulator that trained the Apollo astronauts”以及联系电话可知，拨打电话5165724111可获取更多关于该博物馆的信息。
