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Welcome to the Miami Planetarium
School Groups:$10,00 per person
One free teacher admission per 10 students
Click HERE to make a reservation online today!
The Miami Planetarium(天文馆)opened its doors to the public on November 4,1966 and has entertained and educated children of all ages about astronomy and the wonders of the night sky ever since.The Planetarium houses a 65foot diameter domed(圆顶状的)projection screen with 231 seats.At the heart of the Planetarium is a SPITZ “Space Transit Planetarium”star projector(放映机),which is capable of accurately reproducing the stars and planets as seen from anywhere on Earth at any time during the year.Shows daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.Unlike any other in South Florida,the Planetarium is a unique setting for bringing the stars and planets indoors in animated live star shows and musicfilled laser light shows.
The Weintraub Observatory houses two powerful telescopes.Observatory hours are from 8:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m.Look through the telescope to view the planets,the four moons of Jupiter,the rings of Saturn and deep sky objects such as galaxies,nebulae and double stars.
Deposit:
A $75 deposit must be received 10 days ahead of the visit date to guarantee your visit.
Cancellation Policy:
The museum requires 48 hours advance notice prior to any cancellation or other changes to a reservation.Without prior notification the original total will be expected upon arrival.
Payment Policy:
The balance of the admission fee is due upon arrival at the museum on your visit day.The leading teacher should check in at the box office with payment for the correct head count.
Upon Arrival:
Visitors should remain on the bus until a museum interpreter show you around the museum.
Museum Etiquette:
We ask that all groups remain together and orderly.Teachers are asked to help maintain order with their groups.We reserve the right to refuse service to any group or individual not obeying the museum policies.
Bus Procedures:
The museum will provide parking for buses in our parking lot.Upon arrival,bus drivers will be directed by the museum staff to the appropriate places to park.It is recommended that buses remain on the spots throughout the group's entire museum visit.
For more information & reservations call:(305)646-4222.
【语篇解读】 来迈阿密天文馆吧。这里有生动显示星星的动画和激光电影。天文爱好者还可以在这里用天文望远镜观看各种星球、木星的四个卫星、土星的光环以及各种星系、星云和双星等。
1.In the Miami Planetarium,visitors can ________.
A.look through the telescope to view the Mars at 11 p.m.
B.enjoy the roller coaster on the weekend
C.watch animated live star shows on December 1
D.watch animated live star shows on December 25
解析 事实细节题。根据第二段“Observatory hours are from 8:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m.”一句可知A项错误;由“Shows daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.”一句可知D项错误而C项正确。B项的过山车文中没有提及。
答案 C
2.If twenty students are to visit the Miami Planetarium together with five teachers,how much will they have to pay for the admission fees in total? A.$230.
B.$250.
C.$150.
D.$200.
解析 事实细节题。由文中第一二句可知,团体票价为10美元每人,10个学生可免一个教师票,故应是20×10+3×10=230。
答案 A
3.We can infer from the passage that ________.
A.the Miami Planetarium has a history of over 50 years
B.the Miami Planetarium is very popular among moviegoers
C.the Miami Planetarium is located in North Florida
D.the Weintraub Observatory is not open to visitors during the day
解析 推理判断题。由“Observatory hours are from 8:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m.”一句可知D项正确。B项moviegoers错误,应是天文爱好者的最佳选择;由“Unlike any other in South Florida,the Planetarium is a unique setting...”一句可知C项错误;文章第一段只提及迈阿密天文馆于1966年11月4日对公众开放,并没有涉及它的历史。
答案 D
.If visitors don't obey the rules,they are likely to ________.
A.be refused service
B.be punished
C.be fined $75
D.be driven out of the planetarium
解析 事实细节题。由Museum Etiquette部分的“We reserve the right to refuse service to any group or individual not obeying the museum policies.”一句可知。
答案 A
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