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Most of London's national museums are completely free of charge. So without cost to worry about, these are the must-see museums for art lovers on their first trip to London.
National Portrait Gallery
PHONE +44 20 7306 0055
Where else but the National Portrait Gallery can you find oil paintings of the Bronte sisters and William Shakespeare alongside black and white photographs of the Spice Girls and a mixed media portrait of J.K. Rowling? Featuring a collection of famous British people from the Tudor period to the present day, the National Portrait Gallery is a must for those who like British culture.
Science Museum
PHONE +44 33 3241 4000
Ideal for left-brainers, London's Science Museum celebrates scientific, technological, and mathematical achievements — but that makes it sound so serious. With interactive exhibits, flight simulators, an IMAX theater, and even a milkshake bar, a trip to the Science Museum is far from the boring science lessons from back in the day.
Churchill War Rooms
PHONE +44 20 7416 5000
The Imperial War Museum is a collection of five museums and sites. One of the collection' s most fascination inclusions is the Churchill War Rooms. Walking through the underground labyrinth （迷宫）of war rooms is literally walking in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill and his war cabinet during WWII
Natural History Museum
PHONE +44 20 7942 5000
Once the home to African elephant specimens and surprising casts of a Triceratops and Diplodocus, the museum' s main hall now floats the real skeleton of a blue whale high above visitors’ heads. Though no longer in the entry hall, you can still find dinosaurs here, such as the first fossil ever found from a T. rex.
1. Which is the best choice for J.K. Rowling’s fans?
A. National Portrait Gallery. B. Science Museum.
C. Churchill War Rooms. D. Natural History Museum.
2. What can people do in Science Museum?
A. View the arts of the Tudor period. B. Enjoy a film in an IMAX theater.
C. Learn about the war history of Britain. D. Watch the skeleton of a blue whale.
3. Which number should be called if you’ re interested in dinosaurs?
A. 44 20 7306 0055. B. 44 33 3241 4000.
C. 44 20 7416 5000. D. 44 20 7942 5000.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
【解析】
本文是一篇应用文。文章是一篇旅游指南，介绍了伦敦最值得去的四大博物馆。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。由National Portrait Gallery部分“Where else but the National Portrait Gallery can you find oil paintings of the Bronte sisters and William Shakespeare alongside black and white photographs of the Spice Girls and a mixed media portrait of J.K. Rowling? ”可知，只有在National Portrait Gallery人们才能看到the Bronte sisters和William Shakespeare的油画，the Spice Girls 的黑白照片以及 J.K. Rowling的自画像。因此可以判断 J.K. Rowling的粉丝应该选择National Portrait Gallery。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由Science Museum部分“With interactive exhibits, flight simulators, an IMAX theater, and even a milkshake bar, a trip to the Science Museum is far from the boring science lessons from back in the day.”可知，Science Museum里面有互动展览、模拟飞行、IMAX剧院甚至还有奶昔吧。到Science Museum的旅行与过去不同，绝对不会让你感觉无聊。B项“在IMAX剧院看电影”是可以在Science Museum实现的。故选B项。
3题详解】
细节理解题。由Natural History Museum部分“Though no longer in the entry hall, you can still find dinosaurs here, such as the first fossil ever found from a T. rex.PHONE +44 20 7942 5000”可知，你可以在Natural History Museum看到恐龙。所以如果对恐龙感兴趣，要到Natural History Museum，拨打 +44 20 7942 5000。故选D项。
