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The Franklin Institute is one of the oldest and most beloved science museums in the United States.
Why visit
In 1824, the Franklin Institute opened in Independence Hall in memory of Benjamin Franklin and his scientific achievements. In 1934, with the construction of the current building and the nearby Eels Planetarium, it became a hands-on science museum.
Today, it holds the distinction (荣誉)of being Pennsylvania's most visited museum. In the museum's rotunda (圆形厅)，a 20 foot-tall marhle statue pays respect to the Founding Father ? and famous scientist.
Must-See
While the entire museum offers interactive (交互式的)fun, highlights include the high-tech Your Brain exhibits ((展品)，which offers a glimpse into the inner workings of the human brain； Sports Zone, which focuses on the scientific aspects of sports； Two Escape Rooms, where participants solve puzzles and riddles before lime runs out；and the on site Virtual Reality Demonstration Space.
Pricing
General Admission to the Franklin Institute includes access to three floors of hands-on science exhibits including permanent (永久的)interactive exhibits, Live Science programs, the Joel N. Bloom Observatory, and one show in the Fels Planetarium. Discounts are given for groups of 15 or more.
To buy tickets, please click the ticket price to be directed to our online ticketing page where all the ticket prices are available. If you prefer to order tickets over the phone, please call 215-448 1200(9:00 am—5:00 pm))
Member Tickets
Members of the Franklin Institute receive exclusive (独有的)ticketing benefits, including discounted prices and no service fees. Please select your Membership level before buying member tickets.
21. What is the original purpose of the Franklin Institute?
A. To show respect to the Founding Father.
B. To honor Franklin and his achievements.
C. To attract more visitors and make profits
D. To remind visitors of the beautiful place
22. What can be inferred from Pricing?
A. Tickets for science exhibits are sold out.
B. Interactive exhibits are strongly recommended.
C. Discounts are available for most visitors.
D. The ticket prices are listed on the website.
23. What type of writing is this text?
A. A museum guide. B. A science show review.
C. A brief announcement. D. A scientific report.
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A
【解析】
本文是一篇应用文，属于广告类。本文主要介绍了富兰克林科学博物馆值得一看的原因，必去的地方以及其定价购票的相关事项。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中In 1824, the Franklin Institute opened in Independence Hall in memory of Benjamin Franklin and his scientific achievements.可知，富兰克林科学博物馆的建立是为了纪念本杰明·富兰克林和他的科学成就。故选B。
【22题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中To buy tickets, please click the ticket price to be directed to our online ticketing page where all the ticket prices are available.可知，如欲买票，请点击“门票价格”转到我们的在线售票页面，那里有所有的门票价格。故博物馆的票价列在网站上。故选D。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。本文介绍了不仅介绍了博物馆值得一看的原因，与必去的地方，也介绍了其购票定价的事项，可知这是一篇博物馆的导游手册。故选A。
