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The Southwest Museum

The collections of the Southwest Museum represent the remarkable cultural diversity of Native Americans from Alaska to South America. The museum contains some of the finest examples of Indian art and artifacts in the United States.

EXHIBITIONS

In its permanent exhibitions, the Southwest Museum presents the various cultural activities and some celebrations of America's earliest residents. The museum's four main exhibit halls focus on the native people of the Southwest, California, the Great Plains, and the Northwest Coast. Visitors may survey prehistoric Southwest painted earthenware (陶器), and on some special occasions there are chances to enjoy the temporary exhibitions and exhibits that are moved between museums.

PROGRAMS

Throughout the year the museum offers a wide range of programs including performances, classes, lectures, festivals, films and interaction with noted artists and other educational programs for members and the general public. Guided gallery tours are offered by reservation, for student and adult groups.

MEMBERSHIP

Museum membership provides individuals and families with many chances to participate in the active and exciting Southwest Museum community. The membership benefits include: free admission to the Museum; invitations to exhibition openings and special events; reduced rates on programs and classes; discounts in the Museum Store; the priority to receive calendars of events; members' newsletter and subscription to the museum's magazine, Masterkey.

MUSEUM STORE

The museum store offers beautifully－made Southwest silver jewelry, Pueblo earthenware, and

kachina dolls. It also offers folk art from Mexico and Peru. The store carries a large selection of publications on Native American history, and on several famous Native American and Western artists. Museum members receive a 10% discount on all in－store purchases and a 20% discount on all museum publications.

篇章导读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了西南博物馆的相关信息。

1．The collections of the Southwest Museum focus on ________．

A．lifestyles of American residents

B．native cultures of the Americas

C．diversity of American festivals

D．development of American arts

答案：B

解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The collections of the Southwest Museum ... from Alaska to South America.”可知，西南博物馆的藏品聚焦于美洲原住民文化。故选B。

2．What can a visitor do at the Southwest Museum all year round?

A．Talk with noted artists.

B．Try painting earthenware.

C．Appreciate traveling exhibitions.

D．Survey modern American folk art.

答案：A

解析：细节理解题。根据PROGRAMS部分中的“Throughout the year ... for members and the general public.”可知，游客全年都可以在西南博物馆与著名艺术家交谈。故选A。

3．Which benefit can a museum member enjoy?

A．The right to extend invitations to exhibition openings.

B．The priority to reserve guided tours.

C．A 10% discount on kachina dolls.

D．Free classes and programs.

答案：C

解析：细节理解题。根据MUSEUM STORE部分中的“The museum store offers ... and kachina dolls.”和“Museum members receive ... a 20% discount on all museum publications.”可知，博物馆

会员可以享受卡奇纳玩偶九折的优惠。故选C。

词汇：①remarkable adj. 非凡的，卓越的　②artifact n. 手工艺品　③permanent adj. 永久的　④reservation n. 预约　⑤a large selection of ... 大量……的选择

佳句：Throughout the year the museum offers a wide range of programs ...

全年期间，博物馆提供丰富多彩的各类活动……

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