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The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (the Hall of Fame for short ) is a fantastic destination for basketball lovers. Each year, several thousand visitors crowd into this birthplace of basketball.
Ticket Information
Admission to the Hall of Fame (as of 2019) is $24 for people aged over 16, $16 for youths aged from 5 to 16 and free for children under age 5. Make a reservation in advance. For more information, please call 1-877-466-6831.
Travelling from All Directions
The Hall of Fame is conveniently located within driving distance from Boston, Albany, Vermont and New York. For more information about the transportation, call 1-877-446-6755.
Dates and Hours of Operation
The Hall of Fame is open Wednesday through Sunday from late November through March 31 and daily the rest of the year. Hours are from 10 am to 4 pm (Friday through Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm). It is wise to confirm hours of operation ahead of your visit. Just call 1-877-466-6752.
A Friendly Reminder
1. No food and beverage inside of the hall.
2. Backpacks and any large bags are not permitted inside of the hall unless needed for medical reasons.
3. If you wish to participate in shooting baskets on Center Court, please wear proper footwear. Also, contests of any kind and half court shots are not allowed for everyone’s safety.
1. Which number should you call if you want to fly to the Hall of Fame?
A. 1-877-466-6752. B. 1-877-466-6831. C. 1-877-446-6768. D. 1-877-446-6755.
2. When can visitors visit the Hall of Fame?
A. At 4:30 pm, Saturday, Nov. 29th. B. At 5: 30 pm, Monday, May. 12th.
C. At 8:00 am, Tuesday, Apr.1st. D. At 9: 30am, Sunday, Dec. 20th.
3. Which of the following is allowed in the Hall of Fame?
A. Take photos inside the Hall.
B. Take hamburgers into the Hall.
C. Bring a big bag to care for a patient.
D. Participate in shooting contests on Center Court.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章是一则Naismith纪念篮球名人堂的参观须知，包括开放时间、门票、交通等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由第三段中的“For more information about the transportation, call 1-877-446-6755.”（有关交通的更多信息，请拨打1-877-446-6755），可知如果你想飞到名人堂，你应该打1-877-446-6755。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由第四段中的“The Hall of Fame is open Wednesday through Sunday from late November through March 31 and daily the rest of the year. Hours are from 10 am to 4 pm (Friday through Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm).”（名人堂从11月下旬到3月31日，星期三到星期天开放，其余时间每天开放。工作时间为上午10时至下午4时（星期五至星期日：上午10时至下午5时）），可知在11月29日，星期六，下午4:30，参观者可以参观名人堂。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。由最后一段中的“Backpacks and any large bags are not permitted inside of the hall unless needed for medical reasons.”（除非出于医疗原因，否则不允许背包和任何大包进入大厅），可知出于医疗原因，带个大包来照顾病人，这样是被允许的。故选C项。
