Key examples of the evolution (演变) of Chinese civilization impressed the first group of visitors from the general public to the Chinese Archaeological Museum, after it officially opened on Friday.

The new facility is themed around ancient Chinese civilization and offers immersive comprehensive displays, said Gong Wen, the new museum’s director. “The museum integrates exhibitions, collections, preservation, academic research and education. It has a permanent exhibition hall covering an area of over 7,000 square meters,” she said. The exhibition is divided into five sections (部分) based on changes in social organization, and represents China’s political, economic, cultural and social aspects as well as exchanges with other countries from the Paleolithic period until modern times.

Visitors can appreciate key cultural relics from ancient times, particularly the early stages of Chinese civilization, including a pottery (陶器) sculpture of a human face from the Neolithic age that reflects the Yangshao Culture, dating back 4,700 to 7,000 years. The site is widely considered to have been the capital of the Xia Dynasty (c.21st century - 16th century BC), the first central dynasty recorded in Chinese history. Other highlights include remains of a horse and chariot from the Yinxu Ruins, the site of the capital of the late Shang Dynasty (c.16th century - 11th century BC), along with bronze items from the period.

Cheng Xueyang, a history student at the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in Beijing, said she felt lucky to be able to visit the museum on the first day. “The visit is a good complement to my experience,” Cheng said. “All the abstract names from the books become actual items here, vividly emerging before your very eyes,” she said.

The museum will be open to the general public from Wednesday to Sunday, with a focus on receiving groups of history and archaeology professionals on Tuesdays. Visitors can book entry tickets three days in advance online.

1.Which of the following is TRUE about the Chinese Archaeological Museum?

A It shows cultural relics from different times.

B It has a temporary exhibition hall.

C It will be open next week.

D It has five floors.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句的“as well as exchanges with other countries from the Paleolithic period until modern times”和第三段的“Visitors can appreciate key cultural relics from ancient times”可知，该博物馆集中展示了5000多年中华文明与统一多民族国家形成和发展的历史，人们可以在这里看到不同历史时期的珍贵文物展品。故选A。

2.What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A How the museum is built.

B Why the museum is popular.

C When the museum was built.

D What is in the museum.

解析：选D。D 段落大意题。该段主要描述了人们可以在该博物馆看到什么。故选D。

3.Which word best describes Cheng Xueyang’s trip to the museum?

A Tiring.

B Embarrassing.

C Convenient.

D Fascinating.

解析：选D。D 推理判断题。根据第四段第一句的“she felt lucky to be able to visit the museum on the first day”和第二句的“The visit is a good complement to my experience”可知，该学生认为能在开馆第一天参观博物馆很幸运，这次旅程很好地补充了她的经历，让书本中抽象的名词都变成了眼前实实在在的东西。故选D。

4.What is the purpose of the passage?

A To persuade.

B To introduce.

C To appeal.

D To advertise.

解析：选B。B 推理判断题。本文主要介绍了中国考古博物馆面向公众开放的相关情况。故选B。