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阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
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For children with special needs,outings can be difficult if they are limited by mobility challenges or struggle to communicate. Luckily,more and more museums are reaching out to children with special needs. The following are the best museums for special needs children.
Please Touch Museum
The Please Touch Museum's "Play Without Boundaries” event for special needs children struggles to make visiting the museum comfortable for families — even before they arrive. Parents can download "Museum Stories", a 16-page booklet with photographs that describe everything from waiting in line at the entrance to dressing up as an astronaut in Space Station.
Boston Children's Museum
Children with special needs and their families will find the museum is accessible, welcomes service animals, and offers regularly scheduled ASL (American Sign Language) interpreted programs. A limited number of wheelchairs,sound-reducing ear muffs, and amplified listening devices for KidStage Theater performance are available at no charge.
Chicago Children's Museum
The museum's "Play for All” events, held the second Saturday of each month, invite families and children with disabilities to the museum an hour prior to the usual opening. Pre-registration is required and the first 250 visitors receive free admission.
Miami Children's Museum
One Saturday each month, the Miami Children's Museum closes to the general public and opens its doors for a special event for special needs children. After engaging in art class, kids can relax in a cool-down room. Without the large crowds, children can participate in creative performances and imaginative play while practicing social interaction and self-expression in are laxing environment.
21. What do we know about Boston Children's Museum?
A. It provides some basic facilities for free.
B. It serves visitors before they arrive.
C. It offers oral English training programs.
D. It welcomes pet animals.
22. What is special about Chicago Children's Museum?
A. It closes on weekdays.
B. Visitors should sigh up in advance.
C. It's held each Saturday.
D. It's free for all visitors.
23. Which program is suitable for children who like acting?
A. Please Touch Museum.
B. Boston Children's Museum.
C. Chicago Children's Museum.
D. Miami Children's Museum.