A
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
With nearly two million works of art spanning more than 5,000 years, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (the MET) is one of the world’s largest and finest museums, presenting the best of human creativity from around the globe, with world-famous collections ranging from ancient Egyptian treasures to the spectacular New American Wing, plus more than 30 annual special exhibitions, all free with your admission. Enjoy drinks and the Roof Garden’s spectacular skyline views (May—October). Or experience Friday and Saturday evenings at the MET, open until 9 p.m. with live music in the Balcony Bar.
The MET, with its tall columns and windows, large stairways and water fountains, looks like it could be an emperor’s palace. The size and diversity of the artworks on display are even more impressive. The museum’s collection contains works from every part of the world, spanning from the Stone Age to the twentieth century. The Egyptian Art gallery includes a whole temple that was shipped to America as a gift.
The Met Store is a wonderful place to buy gifts; you will find books based on past and present exhibits, puzzles, jewelry and other reproductions produced by the museum. Upstairs there are blankets and posters for home decorating with style.
Hours
Sunday—Thursday: 10 a.m. —5: 30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. —9 p.m.
Admission
Adults: $25
Seniors(65 and over): $17
Students: $12
Children (under 12; accompanied by an adult): Free
1. Where can you purchase a souvenir at the MET?
A. In the Roof Garden. B. In the Balcony Bar.
C. In the Met Store. D. In the Egyptian Art gallery.
2. How much should a young couple with a 5-year-old kid pay if they want to visit the MET?
A. $25 B. $37 C. $50 D. $62
3. At which time below can you see the amazing skyline views in the Roof Garden?
A. On Tuesday 28 May, 11 a.m. B. On Friday 12 November, 4 p.m.
C. On Sunday 29 October, 6 p.m. D. On Saturday 21 January, 2 a.m.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章是一则大都会艺术博物馆的公告，介绍了博物馆的历史、特色活动、营业时间以及门票等信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The Met Store is a wonderful place to buy gifts; you will find books based on past and present exhibits, puzzles, jewelry and other reproductions produced by the museum. Upstairs there are blankets and posters for home decorating with style.( The Met Store是买礼物的好地方；你会发现根据博物馆过去和现在的展览、拼图、珠宝和其他复制品制作的书籍。楼上有用于家庭装饰的毯子和海报)”可知，在大都会博物馆的Met Store可以买到纪念品。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Admission部分中“Adults: $25；Children (under 12; accompanied by an adult): Free(成人25美元；12岁以下儿童：免费)”可知，一对带着5岁孩子的年轻夫妇如果想参观大都会博物馆，需要付25+25=50美元。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Enjoy drinks and the Roof Garden’s spectacular skyline views (May—October).(五月到十月享受饮料和屋顶花园壮观的天际线景色)”以及Hours部分中“Sunday—Thursday: 10 a.m. —5: 30 p.m.；Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. —9 p.m. (营业时间：星期日到星期四：上午10时到下午5时30分；星期五及星期六：上午10时至晚上9时)”可知，在5月28日，星期二上午11点你可以看到屋顶花园令人惊叹的天际线景观。 故选A。
