第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

　　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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

　　Griffith Observatory (天文台) is a national leader in public astronomy, and one of the most popular attractions in Los Angeles. It is located on the southern slope (山坡) of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park at 1,134 feet above sea level.

　　Visitors may drive to the observatory and park in its parking lot or on nearby roads. No reservation (预订) is required to visit. Parking is limited, and the busiest time is weekends. Buses, taxis, and car pools are welcome. LADOT provides weekend public bus service from the Sunset/Vermont Metro Red Line Station.

　　Griffith Observatory is open six days a week. Admission and parking are free.

　　Hours of Operation

　　Tuesday－Friday　　　　　12 noon－10 pm

　　Saturday－Sunday 10 am－10 pm

　　Monday Closed

　　Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day　Closed

　　Samuel Oschin Planetarium

　　The Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater offers 8 to 10 live, half­hour presentations each day. There are usually four different shows from which to choose.

　　Shows are presented every 60 to 90 minutes. Check the website, information desks, or the box office for each day's show time. Being seated late is not permitted.

　　Samuel Oschin Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the observatory and are only available on the day of the show. The ticket prices for shows are：

　　Adults (13－59 years old)　　 $7.00

　　Children (5－12 years old) $3.00

　　Seniors (60 years and older) $5.00

　　Students $5.00

　　Children under 5 years old will be admitted only to the first show each day.

　　Hearing assist devices are available on request.

　　Public Telescopes

Free public telescopes are available each evening; the observatory is open and skies are