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Griffith Observatory (天文台) is a national leader in public astronomy, and one of the most popular attractions in Los Angeles. It is located on the southern slope (山坡) of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park at 1,134 feet above sea level.
Visitors may drive to the observatory and park in its parking lot or on nearby roads. No reservation (预订) is required to visit. Parking is limited, and the busiest time is weekends. Buses, taxis, and car pools are welcome. LADOT provides weekend public bus service from the Sunset/Vermont Metro Red Line Station.
Griffith Observatory is open six days a week. Admission and parking are free.
Hours of Operation
Tuesday － Friday 12 noon － 10 pm
Saturday － Sunday 10 am － 10 pm
Monday Closed
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Closed
Samuel Oschin Planetarium
The Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater offers 8 to 10 live, half－hour presentations each day. There are usually four different shows from which to choose.
Shows are presented every 60 to 90 minutes. Check the website, information desks, or the box office for each day's show time. Being seated late is not permitted.
Samuel Oschin Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the observatory and are only available on the day of the show. The ticket prices for shows are：
Adults ( 13 － 59 years old) $ 7.00
Children (5 －12 years old) $ 3.00
Seniors (60 years and older) $ 5.00
Students $ 5.00
Children under 5 years old will be admitted only to the first show each day.
Hearing assist devices are available on request.
Public Telescopes
Free public telescopes are available each evening the observatory is open and skies are clear. The Zeiss telescope on the roof is generally open by 7 pm. All observing must be completed by 9：45 pm.
本文是一篇应用文，文章主要介绍了美国的著名景点格里菲斯天文台的相关信息。
1. What can we learn about Griffith Observatory according to the passage?
A．It is open all the year around.
B．It is mostly visited at weekends.
C．It becomes famous because of Hollywood.
D．It is the most attractive place in Los Angeles.
答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“and the busiest time is weekends”可知，周末是格里菲斯天文台最繁忙的时间，故选B项。
2．Which of the following best describes the Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater?
A．Hearing assist devices are provided to seniors.
B．The shows there generally last 60 to 90 minutes.
C．Visitors are required to be seated before the show starts.
D．The tickets for the shows can be bought through the website.
答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据Samuel Oschin Planetarium下的“Being seated late is not permitted”可知，每场剧开场之前，要提前入场就座，迟到了就不能进剧场了。故C项正确。
3．To watch the show, a young couple with a 7－year－old son should pay ________.
A．$13.00 B．$15.00
C．$17.00 D．$20.00
答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据文章所提供的票价“Adults(13－59 years old) $7.00”“Children(5－12 years old) $3.00”可知，一对夫妇和一个7岁男孩共需要17美元，故选C项。
