A
British Museum
Located in Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG, the British Museum houses a vast collection of world art and artifacts and is free to all visitors. The British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture, and it has more than 7 million objects, so it would probably take a week to see everything.
Over 6 million visitors every year experience the collection, including world-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies.
Admission and opening times
Free, open daily 10:00 to 17:30.
Open until 20:30 on Fridays, except Good Friday.
Closed on 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January.
Large luggage, suitcases and cabin baggage
For everyone’s safety, all bags, packages and personal items may be searched before entry. Wheeled cases and large items of luggage are not allowed in the British Museum for safety and security reasons. Storage for luggage is available at major rail stations, including Euston, King’s Cross and Charing Cross.
Membership
Membership allows you to discover 2 million years of human history with free unlimited entry to special exhibitions, an exclusive discount offer on magazine subscription and many more benefits.
Individual membership:￡74
Under 26 membership:￡54
Young friends (aged 8---15):￡25
Shops
The museum has four shops where you can buy books, souvenirs, and family gifts.
1. When can you visit the British Museum?
A. At 9:00 on Friday. B. At 12:00 on Monday.
C. On Christmas Day. D. On Good Friday.
2. Where can visitors store their large luggage?
A. At major train stations. B. At some crossings.
C. In the hall of the Museum. D. At the entrance to the Museum.
3. If two friends aged 14 and 18 apply for membership of the Museum, how much should they pay?
A. ￡25. B. ￡79.
C. ￡50. D. ￡148.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了大英博物馆的藏品，开放时间和行李寄存办法。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Admission and opening times部分提到的Free, open daily 10:00 to 17:30.
可知，你可以在星期一中午12点去参观。故选B。
2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Large luggage, suitcases and cabin baggage部分最后一句Storage for luggage is available at major rail stations, including Euston, King’s Cross and Charing Cross.可知，游客可以在主要的铁路站寄存行李。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Membership部分的Individual membership: £74Under 26 membership: £54Young friends (ages 8-15): £25可知，他们申请会员证需要25+54=79英镑。故选B。
【名师点睛】
文章主题和中心思想的阐述往往需要大量细节信息的支持，这些细节对于理解全文内容至关重要，同时也是归纳和概括文章中心思想的基础。命题人往往会要求考生根据不同的要求阅读文章，以获得某些特定的信息，或准确地寻求所需的细节，并对细节进行直接或间接辨认和理解。有一种文章细节理解题是一一对应型。答案与题目在表达形式和意义上直接吻合，一一对应，一目了然。属于浅层次的阅读试题，分数比例较少。解答此类试题时，不必通篇细看原文，而应采取“带着问题找答案”的方法，先从问题中抓住关键性词语（题眼），然后以此为线索，运用略读及查读的技巧快速在文章中寻找与此问题相关的：段落、语句，仔细品味，对照比较，确定答案。例如小题2
【解题剖析】此题属于细节理解中的一一对应型。答案与题目在表达形式和意义上直接吻合。
【答案定位】根据Large luggage, suitcases and cabin baggage部分最后一句Storage for luggage is available at major rail stations, including Euston, King’s Cross and Charing Cross.可知，游客可以在主要的铁路站寄存行李。
【推理关系】题干Where can visitors store their large luggage.??文章内容Storage for luggage is available at major rail stations
【答案】?A选项At major train stations.
