:第一部分 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 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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The Franklin Institute is one of the oldest and most beloved science museums in the United States.
Why visit
In 1824, the Franklin Institute opened in Independence Hall in memory of Benjamin Franklin and his scientific
achievements. In 1934, with the construction of the current building and the nearby Eels Planetarium, it became a
hands-on science museum.
Today, it holds the distinction(荣誉) of being Pennsylvanias most visited museum. In the museums rotunda, a
20 foot-tall marble statue pays respect to the Founding Father and famous scientist.
