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The Adler Planetarium Chicago is home to more than 35,000 square feet of exhibits. From huge models of the Solar System, to ancient astronomical(天文的) instruments, to interactive adventures, Adler's exhibit galleries provide a passageway for you to explore the universe. The Adler also offers mini science exploration activities that are quick l0-minute lessons. Visitors can learn some interesting astronomical facts at this small activity carts.
The Adler Planetarium Chicago is the only museum in the world with two full-size planetarium(天文馆) theaters. Since 1930, the wonder of the stars has been visible in the
historic Sky Theater. Powered by brand new Digistar 3TM technology, the StarRider
Theater is a completely digital, virtual（虚拟的） outer space environment. The famous
Zeiss Planetarium projector is able to accurately reproduce the movement of every aspect
of the night sky.
Do's and Don'ts:
Do Take the Bus/Train: Leave the car at home for this museum trip. The Adler is located within close proximity to public transit.
Don't Miss the Doane Observatory: When weather permits, the Doane is open at the
Adler for observing with its 20-inch diameter telescope:
Don't Miss Museum Special Events: The Adler offers a summer camp for kids from mid. June to August.
Ticket Price:
Adult: $ 28; child: $ 22. Book online now to Save 37%.
Regular Schedule:
Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Summer Hours: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.
Nearest Transit: Roosevelt Metro Station
Address: 1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
21. What's the main function of the Adler Planetarium Chicago?
A. Displaying the models of the Solar System.
B. Selling ancient astronomical instruments. .
C. Offering a passageway to explore the universe.
D. Giving l0-minute lessons to visitors.
22. If you want to try the Doane Observatory, you'd better ______.
A. drive your private car B. consider weather conditions
C. buy a telescope in advance D. join the Adler's summer camp
23. How much will a couple and two kids at least spend to visit the Adler?
A. $ 37. B. $ 63. C. $ 72. D. $ 100.
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（London）—If it really is what’s on the inside that counts, then a lot of thin people might be in trouble.
Some doctors now think that the internal (内部的) fat surrounding important organs like the heart or liver could be as dangerous as the external fat which can be noticed more easily.
“Being thin doesn’t surely mean you are not fat,” said Dr Jimmy Bell at Imperial College. Since 1994, Bell and his team have scanned nearly 800 people with MRI machines to create “fat maps” showing where people store fat.
According to the result, people who keep their weight through diet rather than exercise are likely to have major deposits （沉淀物） of internal fat, even if they are slim.
Even people with normal Body Mass Index scores can have surprising levels of fat deposits inside. Of the women, as many as 45 percent of those with normal BMI scores (20 to 25) actually had too high levels of internal fat. Among men, the percentage was nearly 60 percent.
According to Bell, people who are fat on the inside are actually on the edge of being fat. They eat too many fatty and sugary foods, but they are not eating enough to be fat. Scientists believe we naturally store fat around the belly first, but at some point, the body may start storing it elsewhere.
Doctors are unsure about the exact dangers of internal fat, but some think it has something to do with heart disease and diabetes. They want to prove that internal fat damages the body’s communication systems.
The good news is that internal fat can be easily burned off through exercise or even by improving your diet. “If you want to be healthy, there is no short cut. Exercise has to be an important part of your lifestyle,” Bell said.
24. What is this piece of news mainly about?
A. Thin people may be fat inside. B. Internal fat is of no importance.
C. Internal fat leads to many diseases. D. Thin people also have troubles.
25. Doctors have found _____.
A. the exact dangers of internal fat
B. internal fat is the cause of heart disease and diabetes
C. being slim is not dangerous at all
D. being slim doesn’t mean you are not fat inside
26. According to the passage, which of the following is WRONG?
A. Exercise can help to reduce the internal fat.
B. People can get rid of internal fat by improving diet.
C. Men are more likely to have too much internal fat.
D. People with heart disease all have internal fat.
27. The underlined part in the last paragraph means _____.
A. a long road B. an easy way C. a clear difference D. a short distance
