1. (2023九下·鞍山月考) 阅读短文，根据短文内容从所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。

Your complete guide The Palace Museum Facts about the Palace Museum ●Things to see: imperial (皇家的)living and governing quarters(住宿区), valuable artwerks, and traditional gardens ●Time needed: at least 2-3hours ●Location: the center of Beijing, north of Tian'anmen Square

Open:8:30 am—5 pm April—October or 8:30 am—4:30 pm November—March; closed on Mondays ●Entry: An adult: 60 yuan  April—October; 40 yuan November—March ●Entry: Students: 20 yuan ●Entry: For free: Disabled visitors and children under the age of 6 Numbers to describe the Palace Museum ●The Forbidden City took 14 years to build (from 1406 to 1420). ●It was built by over 1,000,000 workers, including more than 100,000 craftsmen. ●It was the home of 24 emperors(皇帝)—14 of the Ming dynasty and 10 of the Qing dynasty. ●It has 980 buildings in over 70 palace compounds(院落), with over 8,700 rooms, ●It is surrounded by a 10-meter-high wall, which is 3.4 km (2 miles)long.

1. （1） The Palace Museum opens at _________.

   A . 8:00 am B . 8:30 am C . 4:30 pm D . 5:00 pm
3. （2） How much is the ticket for students?

   A . 20 yuan. B . 40 yuan. C . 60 yuan. D . 80 yuan.
5. （3） Which of the following is TRUE about the Palace Museum?

   A . It has 70 buildings. B . It is closed on Mondays. C . It was the home of 14 emperors. D . It takes at least a day to pay a visit.
7. （4） According to the guide, the Forbidden City has a history of          years.

   A . about 400 B . nearly 500 C . over 600 D . more than 1,000
9. （5） Who can be free to visit the Palace Museum?

   A . The old B . The poor C . Disabled persons D . Disabled visitors and children under the age of6