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Are you Looking for a museum off the beaten path? Try these places.
Bata Shoe Museum
The Bata Shoe Museum opened in 1995 on the premise(前提) that “footwear is a source of delight and reflection of human history”. The space was designed by Raymond Moriyama. Permanent collection includes 12000 pairs of shoes and artifacts. Notable shoes are those belonging to Marilyn Monroe, Princess Diana, Elton John and Madonna.
Campbell House
Campbell House was built in 1822 by Sir William Campbell – chief justice of Upper Canada from 1825-1829. Campbell lived in the house for 12 years before he died. The house was occupied by various other families and used for various other uses (vinegar factory, glassworks). In 1972 in order to preserve the building, the Advocate’s Society moved from its location on Adelaide St to its current home at Queensland University. The building was restored to be as historically accurate as possible.
Gibson House Museum
The Gibson House Museum is an example of Georgian architecture. It was built in the mid 19th century as a farm house for David Gibson – a member of the Legislative Assembly. After being used as a boarding house for many years, the building interior was restored. The museum has a hands -on “discovery gallery” with interactive（互动
）games and exhibits. On weekends workshops are offered on cooking, desserts, breads and preserves.
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Black Creek is a recreation of a Victorian Farm with buildings moved and reconstructed from around Ontario. The result is a 1860s Ontario village. Exhibits demonstrate how domestic tasks were completed before modern technology. Activities include spinning, baking, and a history lesson.
Historical interpreters dress in the clothing of the period and answer visitors’ questions. Favorite destinations in the village include the farm, doctor’s house, and the mill. At the historic brewery, beer is brewed using all natural ingredients. The restaurant serves meals using locally sourced ingredients. On site are also areas for concerts and gift shop. Black Creek is operated by the Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA).
1. Who designed Bata shoe Museum?
A. Princess Diana B. Elton John
C. Raymond Moriyama D. Marilyn Monroe
2. Campbell House once served as a ________.
A. university B. glue works
C. farm house D. vinegar factory
3. If you are into interacting with others in games, you will probably go to ________.
A. Bata Shoe Museum B. Gibson House Museum
C. Campbell House D. Black Creek Pioneer Village
4. We can learn from the passage that
A. Campbell House was occupied by Campbell for a score of years.
B. Bata Shoe Museum includes 1200 pairs of notable shoes and artifacts.
C. Gibson House Museum was constructed approximately in the 1820s.
D. Visitors can know about historic farming culture when visiting Black Creek.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B 4. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章向我们介绍了多伦多的Bata鞋博物馆，Campbell之家，Gibson老宅博物馆以及Black Creek先锋村，让我们了解了每个博物馆的特色。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Bata Shoe Museum部分“The space was designed by Raymond Moriyama.（这个空间由Raymond Moriyama设计。）”可知，Raymond Moriyama设计了这个空间。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Campbell House部分“The house was occupied by various other families and used for various other uses (vinegar factory, glassworks).（这所房子被其他各种各样的家庭占用，并用于各种其他用途(醋厂，玻璃制品)。）”可知，Campbell House曾经被用做过醋厂。故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Gibson House Museum部分“The museum has a hands -on “discovery gallery” with interactive（互动的）games and exhibits.（博物馆设有一个动手的“探索画廊”，里面有互动游戏和展品。）”可知，如果游客想要互动，可以去Gibson House Museum。故选B项。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据Black Creek Pioneer Village部分第一段“Exhibits demonstrate how domestic tasks were completed before modern technology. Activities include spinning, baking, and a history lesson.（品展示了在现代技术出现之前，家务活是如何完成的。活动包括纺纱、烘焙和历史课。）”可知，游客可以在参观Black Creek时了解历史上的农业文化。D项正确，其他选项不符合题意。故选D项。
