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The University of Tokyo has several museums covering various fields such as medicine, agriculture and art. Here are brief introductions to their histories and exhibits.
The University Museum
Having accumulated over three million academic materials for its collection since the University of Tokyo was founded in 1877, the University Museum is the largest museum of its kind in Japan. From the time of its reorganization into an independent entity (实体) in May 1996, the Museum has held exhibitions over 60 times.
The Museum of Health and Medicine
The Museum of Health and Medicine seeks to provide information about health and medicine for the general public and advanced education for students studying medicine. It features both a permanent exhibition space and a temporary exhibition space, with the latter focusing on topics related to medical care and the study of medicine.
The Agricultural Museum
The Agricultural Museum displays materials from the collection of the University’s Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Science. Notable items on displays include the documents and portraits of scientists affiliated (附属的) with the University, internal organs of Japan’s famous dog Hachiko, and drawings illustrating German agriculture and the varieties of Japanese cows.
The Farm Museum
The Farm Museum opened in 2007 within a rebuilt dairy barn. The barn was built in 1934 as part of the moving of the University of Tokyo’s farm from Komaba to Tanashi, an area in western Tokyo. The Museum features both permanent and temporary exhibitions. Permanent exhibitions include European farming implements (工具) used on the Komaba Farm, tools for agricultural experiments, agricultural machinery, American tractors and drawings illustrating German agriculture.
21. What can we know about the University Museum?
A. It was founded in 1677. B. It has held lots of exhibitions.
C. It is the largest university in Japan. D. It has the most items collected.
22. Which should you visit if you are interested in Japanese cows?
A. The University Museum. B. The Museum of Health and Medicine.
C. The Agricultural Museum. D. The Farm Museum.
23. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To introduce museums of the University of Tokyo.
B. To recommend the University of Tokyo.
C. To help distinguish museums of the University of Tokyo.
D. To attract visitors to museums of the University of Tokyo.
