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.

【答案及解析】：

答案：1.B; 2.D; 3.A

解析：1.细节理解题。根据第一段中的The store is located(位于) upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laster Dome.可知Pacific Science Center的购物点在Laster Dome旁边的3号楼上。故选B。

2.细节理解题。根据第四段中Today Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3million people a year and beings inquiry based science education to classrooms and company events all over Washington State可知现在Pacific Science Center每年向130多万人提供服务，并开始把科学教育带到教室。故选D。

3.推理判断题。由最后一部分的标题及此部分最后两句"...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. " 可知,最后一部分旨在鼓励读者为太平洋科学中心捐赠,故选A。

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