to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance. ID required.

　　◆Support Pacific Science Center

　　Since 1962, Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion (热情) for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology.Today, Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 million people a year and brings inquiry­based science education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State. It's an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. Visit pacificsciencecenter.org to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.

　　篇章导读：本文是一篇应用文--太平洋科学中心旅行指南。

　　1．Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?

　　A．In Building 1.

　　B．In Building 3.

　　C．At the Laser Dome.

　　D．At the Denny Way entrance.

　　答案：B　细节理解题。根据文章第一部分可知，在太平洋科学中心商店(Pacific Science Center's Store)可以买纪念品，再根据该部分最后一句"The store is located (位于) upstairs in Building 3 ... "可知，该商店在三号楼。故选B。

　　2．What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?

　　A．Train science teachers.

　　B．Distribute science books.

　　C．Inspire scientific research.

　　D．Take science to the classroom.

　　答案：D　细节理解题。根据文章第四部分第二句"Today, Pacific Science Center ... brings inquiry­based science education to classrooms ... "可知，太平洋科学中心把基于探究的科学教育带入课堂。故选D。

　　3．What is the purpose of the last part of the text?

　　A．To encourage donations.

　　B．To advertise coming events.

　　C．To introduce special exhibits.

　　D．To tell about the Center's history.

　　答案：A　推理判断题。根据文章第四部分最后一句"Visit pacificsciencecenter.org to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center."可知，该部分的写作目的是鼓励人们以各种方式支持太平洋科学中心，也就是鼓励人们捐款。故选A。

　　B

　　My Favourite Travel Books

　　The Old Patagonian Express by Paul Theroux

　　Choosing my favorite Paul Theroux book is like picking my favorite place in the world: It's impossible to settle on just one. But The Old Patagonian Express, which is about a train journey Theroux made from Boston, the USA to southern Argentina, is right up there at the top of my list. Theroux has a wicked sense of humor. He brings so much wisdom and experience to his travels.

Walden by Henry David Thoreau