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Most visitors to our city spend time visiting some of the many museums that we are famous for. The City Art Museum, Museum of History, National University Museum of Scientific Research, and die Hall of Presidents are among the  most popular destinations for museum goers. The National Transportation Museum, currently undergoing renovations, is scheduled to reopen next year with a larger number of exhibits and extended hours.

Visitors to the City Art Museum can admire the collection of paintings by local artists as well as famous art works from around the world. The museums collection covers a wide spectrum of artists and styles, and critics have' called it one of the most significant in the world. Art classes offered at the museum provide both the serious and the casual student of art with opportunities to explore the world of artistic expression. The Museum of History- features rotating exhibits focusing on various aspects of our nations history, and a permanent collection of portraits of our nation's presidents.

Tins summers special exhibit focuses on the history of fashion. The National University Museum of Scientific Research specializes in exhibits on research undertaken at the university. It also features a special hands-on exhibit for children.

All museums have the same entrance price: S10 for adults and $5 for children. A special $35 weekly pass, available at any museum, allows the holder entrance to all city museums for a week. This pass is especially recommended to visitors from out of town as it provides the opportunity to visit all the museums at leisure.


1. Who is this brochure for?
A. Historians.
B. Tourists.
C. Students.
D. Museum employees.
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2. Where can portraits of presidents be seen?
A. Hall of Presidents.
B. Museum of History.
C. City Art Museum.
D. National University Museum.
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3. What is the price of a one-day museum ticket for an adult?
A. $3.50.
B. $35.
C. $5.
D. $10.
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4. The word “admire” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ................
A. look up
B. look to
C. look at
D. look for
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5. The word “significant” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ................
A. large
B. important
C. varied
D. interesting
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