1. 阅读理解

    The Natural History Museum is close to the Science Museum in South Kensington, London. It houses the largest natural history collection in the world. Over seventy million specimens (标本) are kept there, and many of them are displayed (显示) using the latest interactive technology. For example, you can experience an earthquake and meet a life size blue whale face to face. The collection started in 1753 and grew as more and more explorers and scientists gave their collections to the museum. In the mid 一 19th century, a new museum building was designed to house it. The building opened in 1881 is interesting itself, because all of the decorations are related to natural history topics.

    As well as the curator and the workers who look after the museum, there are also 300 scientists working there on different aspects of the natural world, so it is a real, living museum.

    Like all of London's main museums, the entrance there is free, except for special exhibits, and the opening hours are generous.

1. （1） The underlined word "houses" in this passage means "______________" in Chinese.

   A . 容纳 B . 房屋 C . 建造 D . 坐落
3. （2） When did the collection of the Natural History Museum start?

   A . In 1881. B . In 1753. C . Long long ago. D . Now.
5. （3） Who works in the museum?

   A . No one. B . Only the curator. C . The curator, workers and scientists. D . Only three hundred scientists.
7. （4） How much will you spend if you go to visit the Natural History Museum with your friends?

   A . We don't know. B . We just need to pay for special exhibits. C . $50 each. D . $10.
9. （5） What's the main idea of the passage?

   A . It talks about the Natural History Museum. B . It talks about the Science Museum. C . It talks about the name of the Natural History Museum. D . It talks about the workers of the Natural History Museum.