Shenyang Palace Museum is one of the two palaces which are China’s only existing imperial palace compounds(现存皇宫建筑群). The other is the Forbidden City in Beijing. China’s longest-running dynasty—Qing Dynasty—got started here. Although Emperor Shunzhi moved the capital to Beijing after the Ming Dynasty was overthrown(推翻) in 1644, Manchu culture is the main part here. It was the home of dynasty founder Nurhaci and his son Huangtaiji. And Emperor Shunzhi was born and took the throne(即位) there too.
A tour of Shenyang Palace Museum offers visitors three routes—east, central and west—each built by Nurhaci, Huangtaiji and Qianlong, respectively(分别地). If you are interested in China’s ancient history, you should have a look at Shenyang Palace Museum.
Address: 171 Shenyang Rd, Shenhe District
Opening Hours: April 10—October 10, 8:30 am—5:30 pm; October 11—April 9, 9:00 am—4:30 pm (open on Mondays beginning at 1:00 pm)
Admission: 60 yuan; half price for students
How to Get There: Take Metro Line 1 to Huaiyuanmen Station and walk about 10 minutes. Or take buses 117, 132, 140, 251 or 292 to the Gugong Donghuamen Station.
1._______ is China’s longest-running dynasty.
A Qin Dynasty
B Han Dynasty
C Ming Dynasty
D Qing Dynasty
解析:选D。D 细节理解题。根据第一段第三句 “China’s longest-running dynasty—Qing Dynasty—got started here.”可知清朝是中国历史上统治时间最长的朝代,故选D。
2.The east route was built by _______.
A Nurhaci
B Huangtaiji
C Shunzhi
D Qianlong
解析:选A。A 细节理解题。根据第二段 “A tour of the Shenyang Palace Museum offers visitors three routes—east, central and west—each built by Nurhaci, Huangtaiji and Qianlong, respectively.”可知东中西三条观光路线分别是努尔哈赤、皇太极和乾隆设立的,故选A。
3.When can you visit Shenyang Palace Museum?
A On April 1, at 8:30 am.
B On January 1, at 5:30 pm.
C On October 19, at 9:00 am.
D On December 25, at 5:00 pm.
解析:选C。C 细节理解题。根据 “Opening hours: April 10—October 10, 8:30 am—5:30 pm; October 11—April 9, 9:00 am—4:30 pm”可知4月10日到10月10日之间的开放时间是早上8:30到下午5:30,10月11日到4月9日之间的开放时间是早上9:00到下午4:30,只有C项10月19日上午9:00沈阳故宫在开放,故选C。
4.Mr Wang and his 15-year-old son should pay ______ if they visit Shenyang Palace Museum.
A 30 yuan
B 60 yuan
C 90 yuan
D 120 yuan
解析:选C。C 细节理解题。根据 “Admission: 60 yuan half price for students”可知王先生本人需要门票60元,其15岁的儿子应该是学生,票价为半价,即30元;因此王先生和15岁的儿子的总门票费用是90元,故选C。
5.Where can you probably read this passage?
A In a newspaper.
B In a magazine.
C In a storybook.
D In a guidebook.
解析:选D。D 文章出处题。本文是关于沈阳故宫博物院的游览攻略,应该是在旅游指南手册上看到。故选D。