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【题目】The O. Henry Museum

The aim of the O. Henry Museum is to collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts，works and archival (档案的) materials relative to the author, for literary educational, and historical purposes that are accessible to the public. The museum was set up in 1934, under the authority of the City of Austin, and is both a National Register Property and a National Literary Landmark.

The O. Henry Museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 5:00 pm. Admission is free. Tours are also available for free. Please contact the museum at least one week in advance to schedule a tour for a group of 10 or more. Metered parking is available on the street in front of the museum. The museum’s gift shop has for sale T-shirts, coffee mugs, DVDs, and an array of books by and about O. Henry.

Group tours:

We ask for one-week advance notice of groups more than 10 people, including schools, church groups, and organizations.

Donations:

Donations greatly benefit the museum and its programs. Inquire about contributing.

Volunteer:

Contact us about volunteering at the museum. We are currently in need of a gardener and a volunteer docent (讲解员).

Staff:

Valerie Bennett, Curator

valerie. bennett@ci. austin. tx. us

Michael Hoinski, Culture & Arts Education Specialist

michael. hoinski@ci. austin. tx. us

Elizabeth Taylor, Docent

Location:

409 East Fifth Street, Austin, Texas 78701

【1】According to the text, we can know the O. Henry Museum .

A. opens to the public for a whole day

B. won its fame when it was set up

C. focuses on collecting works of O. Henry

D. teaches people how to write literary works

【2】When visiting the O. Henry Museum, visitors can .

A. get paid by becoming a docent

B. buy books written by O. Henry

C. get many donations from the museum

D. park cars near the museum in any time

【3】What is a must if school teachers plan to take their students to visit the museum?

A. Going there on a workday.

B. Contacting the museum in advance.

C. Donating some money to the museum.

D. Preparing well to be her students’ guide.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】B

【3】B

【解析】本文主要介绍了欧·亨利博物馆的收藏品、开馆时间及游览须知。

【1】细节理解题。由The aim of the O. Henry Museum is to collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts，works and archival (档案的) materials relative to the author, for literary educational, and historical purposes that are accessible to the public.可知欧·亨利博物馆集中收集欧·亨利的著作，选C。

【2】细节理解题。由The museum’s gift shop has for sale T-shirts, coffee mugs, DVDs, and an array of books by and about O. Henry.可知游客们参观欧·亨利博物馆时，可以购买欧·亨利写的书，选B。

【3】细节理解题。由Please contact the museum at least one week in advance to schedule a tour for a group of 10 or more.可知如果学校老师打算带他们的学生去参观博物馆，必须要提前和博物馆联系，选B。