The library ______ in the center of the city at present is intended for the public and almost free.

A．built

B．being built

C．being building

D．building

 

The library ______ in the center of the city at present is intended for the public and almost free.

     A. built            B. being built             C. being building         D. building

　　Washington is the capital of the United States. It's the center of national government. It's a busy, working city with a large population. But what is more, Washington is also a city of history and culture.

　　Washington was created in 1790, when Congress (the highest lawmaking body of the U. S. A.) decided to place the nation's new capital in the east of the country. It was built half-way between the northern and southern states of America. And of course it was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States.

　　There are many tourist sights in Washington. Perhaps the most important tourist sight is the Capital Building. This houses tile Congress.

　　Another world-famous building in Washington is the White House. This is the home and office of the President of the United States. Most visitors are, however, surprised by how small the White House actually is.

　　Washington is also a great culture city. The Library of Congress contains one of the largest library collections in the world. The Smithsonian Museum holds the nation's largest collection of cultural materials. And the John F. Kennedy Center is a famous center of art and culture. It has many great musical and theatre performances throughout the year.

(1) The writer mainly talks about ________.

[　　]

A．Washington

B．the history of Washington

C．buildings and sights in Washington

D．the history and culture of Washington

(2) From the passage we know that Washington is situated in ________.

[　　]

A．the east of the U. S. A.

B．the center of the U. S. A.

C．the east, on the middle point from north to south, of the country.

D．the east and half-way away from the north

(3) The White House impresses the people most for ________.

[　　]

A．its white colour

B．its size

C．it as the home and office of the president

D．its History

(4) The writer introduces Washington in the order of ________.

[　　]

A．population, history and culture

B．history and culture

C．general introduction, history, sights and culture

D．general introduction, history, sights, building and culture

　　Washington is the capital of the United States. It's the center of national government. It's a busy, working city with a large population. But what is more, Washington is also a city of history and culture.

　　Washington was created in 1790, when Congress (the highest lawmaking body of the U. S. A.) decided to place the nation's new capital in the east of the country. It was built half-way between the northern and southern states of America. And of course it was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States.

　　There are many tourist sights in Washington. Perhaps the most important tourist sight is the Capital Building. This houses tile Congress.

　　Another world-famous building in Washington is the White House. This is the home and office of the President of the United States. Most visitors are, however, surprised by how small the White House actually is.

　　Washington is also a great culture city. The Library of Congress contains one of the largest library collections in the world. The Smithsonian Museum holds the nation's largest collection of cultural materials. And the John F. Kennedy Center is a famous center of art and culture. It has many great musical and theatre performances throughout the year.

(1) The writer mainly talks about ________.

[　　]

A．Washington

B．the history of Washington

C．buildings and sights in Washington

D．the history and culture of Washington

(2) From the passage we know that Washington is situated in ________.

[　　]

A．the east of the U. S. A.

B．the center of the U. S. A.

C．the east, on the middle point from north to south, of the country.

D．the east and half-way away from the north

(3) The White House impresses the people most for ________.

[　　]

A．its white colour

B．its size

C．it as the home and office of the president

D．its History

(4) The writer introduces Washington in the order of ________.

[　　]

A．population, history and culture

B．history and culture

C．general introduction, history, sights and culture

D．general introduction, history, sights, building and culture

Museums in Texas

Depot Museum And Children’s Discovery Center

The museum is in the depot’s waiting room and office. The warehouse is a hands-on learning center. See the 1908 “Arnold Outhouse”, log cabin, doctor’s office, dogtrot cabin, oil derrick, cotton gin, print shop, and syrup mill.

Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri. and 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sat.

Admission charge.

Address: 514 N. High St. in the restored 1901 Missouri Pacific Railroad depot, Henderson

Phone: 903/657-4303

Tex-Ark Antique Auto Museum

It is designed to preserve, collect, operate and interpret a collection of autos and auto transportation equipment. Library and archive collection available.

Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat. and 1–5 p.m. Sun.

Admission charge.

Address: 217 Laurel St., Texarkana

Phone: 903/938-9201

Jefferson Historical Society Museum

Find four floors of documents and antiques, including mementos of pioneer days, early steamboat commerce and antebellum society. See paintings and sculpture from the D.D. Feldman collection. It also has an outstanding doll collection.

Open 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily.

Admission charge.

Address: Old Federal Building, Austin and Market streets, Jefferson

Phone: 903/665-2775

The Woodlands Children’s Museum

The museum provides hands-on, interactive exhibits designed to immerse children and adults in play that stimulates curiosity and provides opportunities for learning in a nurturing environment.

Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Sat. and noon–5 p.m. Sun.

Admission charge.

Address: 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, the Woodlands

Phone: 281/465-0955

1.What do the four museums have in common?

A. They all have a long history.  B. They all charge for admission.

C. They all provide hands-on programmes.         D. They are all in the same city.

2.If you are free on Sunday afternoons, you may visit the following museums except _______.

A. Tex-Ark Antique Auto Museum

B. The Woodlands Children’s Museum

C. Jefferson Historical Society Museum

D. Depot Museum And Children’s Discovery Center

3.Which of the following is not true according to the advertisement?

A. Interactive exhibits are offered in the Woodlands Children’s Museum.

B. Dolls are on display in Depot Museum And Children’s Discovery Center.

C. Paintings and sculpture can be seen in Jefferson Historical Society Museum.

D. You can read and borrow books in Tex-Ark Antique Auto Museum.