阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Whether you like history or simply learning something new, these four museums are worth paying a visit to.
Tenement Museum
Located in New York, the Tenement Museum showcases the stories of the immigrants and migrants (移民) who came to America between the 1860s and the 1980s. See how they pursued the “American dream.” Their determination and endless desire to carve out a better life not only reflects the depths of the human spirit, but also how America came to be the country it is today.
National Museum of the American Indian
Located in Washington, D.C., the National Museum of the American Indian contains one of the world’s largest collections of native artifacts (手工艺品), photographs and documents. Featuring both ongoing and temporary exhibits, the museum documents many ways American Indians integrated into American history and culture.
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson features eight galleries filled with interactive exhibits that tell the stories of black Mississippians and their fight for equality from 1945 to 1976. You’ll hear the stories of Medgar Evers, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Vernon Dahmer, and you’ll also hear about many men, women and children who fought to be recognized as equals. Artifacts include a “colored” entrance sign, the gun used to shoot Evers, a burned cross, and a button from the 1966 March Against Fear.
The National WWII Museum
In New Orleans’ No. 1 attraction, the National WWII Museum, visitors can see why World War II was fought, explore key moments such as D-Day and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and put themselves in the shoes of those who had to make difficult decisions during the war. You even can take a 4D journey through the war in “Beyond All Boundaries.”
1. Which museum best suits visitors interested in ongoing and temporary exhibits?
A. Tenement Museum. B. National Museum of the American Indian.
C. Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. D. The National WWII Museum.
2. What can we learn about Medgar Evers from the text?
A. He organized the1966 March Against Fear.
B. He joined the army and fought in World War II.
C. He laid down his own life in the fight for equality.
D. He immigrated to the US to pursue his American dream.
3. What is the main purpose of the author writing this text?
A. To recommend people to visit the museums.
B. To make a comparison of the four museums.
C. To remind readers never to forget our past history.
D. To share his own experiences in visiting the museums.
【答案】1. B2. C3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章向读者推荐了美国四家博物馆。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据National Museum of the American Indian部分中“Featuring both ongoing and temporary exhibits, the museum documents many ways American Indians integrated into American history and culture.( 这个博物馆展示的永久和临时展览,记录了美洲印第安人融入美国历史和文化的多种方式)”可知,美国印第安人国家博物馆展示的永久和临时展览,记录了美洲印第安人融入美国历史和文化的多种方式。由此可知,该博物馆最适合对永久和临时展览感兴趣的游客。故选B。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Mississippi Civil Rights Museum部分中“You’ll hear the stories of Medgar Evers, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Vernon Dahmer, and you’ll also hear about many men, women and children who fought to be recognized as equals. Artifacts include a “colored” entrance sign, the gun used to shoot Evers, a burned cross, and a button from the 1966 March Against Fear.( 你们会听到Evers、 Fannie Lou Hamer和 Vernon Dahmer的故事,你们还会听到许多男人、女人和孩子为获得平等地位而斗争的故事。展品包括一个“有色人种入口”的标志,用于射击Evers的枪支,一面被烧毁的十字架,以及1966年反对恐惧游行的一个钮扣)”可推知,Evers在争取平等的斗争中献出了自己的生命。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Whether you like history or simply learning something new, these four museums are worth paying a visit to.(无论你是喜欢历史还是只是想学习新的东西,这四个博物馆都值得一游)”可推知,作者主要的写作目的是向读者推荐美国四家博物馆,希望大家前去参观。故选A。