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The Adler Planetarium Chicago is home to more than 35, 000 square feet of exhibits. From huge models of the Solar System, to ancient astronomical instruments, to interactive adventures, Adler’s exhibit galleries provide a passageway for you to explore the universe. The Adler also offers mini science exploration activities that are quick 10-minute lessons. Visitors can learn some interesting astronomical facts at these small activity carts.
The Adler Planetarium Chicago is the only museum in the world with two full-size planetarium theaters. Since 1930, the wonder of the stars has been visible in the historic Sky Theater. Powered by brand-new Digistar 3TM technology, the StarRider Theater is a completely digital, virtual (虚拟的) outer space environment. The famous Zeiss Planetarium projector is able to accurately reproduce the movement of every aspect of the night sky.
Do’s and Don’ts:
Do Take the Bus/Train: leave the car at home for this museum trip. The Adler is located within close proximity to public transit.
Don’t Miss the Doane Observatory: when weather permits, the Doane is open at the Adler for observing with its 20-inch diameter telescope.
Don’t Miss Museum Special Events: the Adler offers a summer camp for kids from mid-June to August.
Ticket Price:
Adult: $28; child: $22. Book online now to save 37%.
Regular Schedule:
Mon. —Fri. : 10 am—4 pm;
Sat. —Sun. : 10 am—4: 30 pm;
Summer Hours: 9: 30 am—6 pm daily.
Nearest Transit: Roosevelt Metro Station
Address: 1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
【文章大意】本文介绍了芝加哥阿德勒天文馆的一些相关信息。
21. What’s the main function of the Adler Planetarium Chicago?
A. Displaying the models of the Solar System.
B. Selling ancient astronomical instruments.
C. Offering a passageway to explore the universe.
D. Giving 10-minute lessons to visitors.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第一段的“From huge models. . . provide a passageway for you to explore the universe. ”可知, 阿德勒天文馆给游客提供了探索太空的途径。
22. What can visitors learn in the StarRider Theater?
A. The history of the Adler Planetarium Chicago.
B. The wonder of the interactive adventures.
C. The complicated Digistar 3TM technology.
D. The movement of the stars in the night sky.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第二段的最后两句可知, 游客在这里能了解到星星在夜空中的运动, 因此选D。
23. How much will a couple and two kids at least spend visiting the Adler?
A. $37. B. $63. C. $28. D. $22.
【解析】选B。数字计算题。根据Ticket Price部分可知, 成年人每人28美元, 儿童22美元, 一对夫妇和两个孩子则是(28×2)+(22×2)=100, 如果在网上订, 则会在总价的基础上优惠37%, 即至少为63美元。
