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Whether you’re looking for things at the Natural History Museum or taking a trip of discovery at the Science Museum, there are a host of top museums in London for families.Most London museums offer activities to children.Take your pick in London.Here are some.
HMS Belfast
Step aboard Europe’s largest preserved WWⅡ warship and experience the legend of HMS Belfast.The ship has nine decks (甲板) filled with history, from the Captain’s Bridge to the sailor’s mess, and offers handson activities to parents and their children.
Adult Ticket: From ￡14.50 per ticket
Child Ticket: From ￡7.25 per ticket (5－15, under 5’s free)
Opening Times：
March－October: 10：00－18：00
November－February: 10：00－17：00
Closed: December 24th, 25th and 26th
Bank of England Museum
The Bank of England Museum takes you through the history of the bank since its foundation in 1694 to its role today as the nation’s central bank.There are gold bars dating from ancient times to the modern market bar, coins and a unique collection of banknotes.Parents and their children can see gold bars—even try to lift one—and can learn the value of money in a fun way.
Ticket: Free
Opening Times：
Monday－Friday：10：00－17：00
Closed on weekends and Bank Holidays
London Transport Museum
The London Transport Museum hosts exhibitions connecting transport with the history of London.Find more than 80 vehicles (交通工具), including a red London bus and the world’s first underground train.The galleries are full of exhibits for parents and their children.
Adult Ticket: ￡16.00 to ￡ 17.50 per ticket
Child Ticket: Free (under 18)
Opening Times：
Monday－Sunday: 10：00－18：00
【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文，文章主要介绍了几个适合孩子和父母一起参观的英国博物馆。
21．If a 15yearold boy visits the warship with his parents, they need to pay ________．
A．at least ￡29
B．at least ￡14.5
C．at least ￡21.75
D．at least ￡36.25
D 解析：数字计算题。根据文章HMS Belfast部分的Adult Ticket：From ￡14.50 per ticket和Child Ticket：From ￡7.25 per ticket (5－15, under 5’s free)可知，一个15岁的男孩和父母去参观，应该支付至少36.25英镑。
22．What can children learn in the Bank of England Museum?
A．The exploration of the U．K.
B．The change of business trade.
C．The history of all the banks in England.
D．The development of means of payment.
D 解析：细节理解题。根据文章Bank of England Museum部分的There are gold bars dating from ancient times to the modern market bar, coins and a unique collection of banknotes.可知，在这里孩子们可以了解到支付方式的发展。
23．What can we infer about the museums in London?
A．They have a long history.
B．They close on weekends.
C．Many of them are familyfriendly.
D．Many of them are the world’s best.
C 解析：推理判断题。根据文章第一段的there are a host of top museums in London for families以及每个部分中都供孩子和父母可以参与的活动可知，伦敦的大多数博物馆属于“家庭友好型的”，会为英国家庭提供各种活动。
