A
The California State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento totals 100,000 square feet. Completed at a cost of $16.1million, the museum opened in May 1981. There are more than 40 exhibits, including 21 old locomotives (火车头) and carriages, some dating back to 1862. Here, visitors can learn a lot about the railroad history in California and the West in America.
Hours & Tickets
The museum is open from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. daily (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day). Tickets are sold until 4:30 p. m. $12 adults, $ 6 students, children aged 5 and under are free.
Parking
A small number of metered parking spaces are available on the streets of Old Sacramento. However, these spaces are not for guests visiting longer than 90 minutes. All-day parking is available in large public garages (车库) at both ends of Old Sacramento.
Food Service
The Silver Palace Restaurant in the Central Pacific Railroad Passenger Station serves good food at the right prices. It is just one block southwest of the main entrance to the museum. There are many other restaurants throughout Old Sacramento.
Other Offerings
Guided tours and films about the museum are offered daily. There are many other chances at the museum, too, including some historical attractions within Old Sacramento State Historic Park.
1. Which of the following is TRUE about the museum?
A. It is open all year round.
B. It is more than 160 years old.
C. It may attract visitors interested in railway history.
D. The old locomotives there were all made in California.
2. If a 4-year-old visit the museum with his parents, they should pay .
A. $10 B. $20 C. $24 D. $30
3. According to the passage, the Silver Palace Restaurant is .
A. worth a visit B. famous for its expensive food
C. far from the museum D. the best one in Old Sacramento
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. A
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了位于老萨克拉门托的加利福尼亚州铁路博物馆的开馆时间、票价及所提供的服务和注意事项。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由第一段中的“Here, visitors can learn a lot about the railroad history in California and the West in America.”（在这里，游客可以了解到很多有关加州和美国西部铁路历史的知识。），可知在此博物馆，可以了解到有关加州和美国西部的铁路知识，因此它可能会吸引对铁路历史感兴趣的游客。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由Hours & Tickets下的“Tickets are sold until 4:30 p. m. $12 adults, $ 6 students, children aged 5 and under are free.”（门票出售至下午4:30。12美元成人，6美元学生，5岁及以下儿童免费。），可知如果一个4岁的孩子和他的父母一起参观博物馆，他们应该付24美元。故选C项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。由Food Service下的“The Silver Palace Restaurant in the Central Pacific Railroad Passenger Station serves good food at the right prices.”（位于中央太平洋铁路客运站的银宫餐厅以合适的价格供应美味的食物。），可知银宫餐厅以合适的价格供应美味的食物，即“物美价廉”，可得出银宫餐厅是值得一游的地方。故选A项。
