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    There are many great museums in South Africa. Here we will know about some of those museums.

    The Heart of Cape Town Museum

    Cape Town is famous for many amazing firsts, especially the world's first heart transplant (移植). This surgery was under the careful guidance of professor Christiaan Barnard. This museum honors everyone who played a major role in medicine and put South Africa and the .University of Cape Town on an international stage.

    Cost: $20 (adults); $12 (children)

    The Iziko South African Museum

    Founded in 1825, this museum holds more than 1.5 million objects, especially ancient fossils (化 石) and stone tools made by people living in South Africa millions of years ago. It also clearly presents the appearance of ancient locals.

    Cost: $20 (adults); $15 (children 6-17); $7 (children under 6)

    The Warrior Toy Museum

    If you think museums are only for a select few, the Warrior Toy Museum in Simon's Town will make you change your idea. Having toys of all shapes, sizes, models and themes, it's a great place for young and old to visit. You can share stories about toys that you played when you were young and create new memories with your children.

    Cost: $20 (adults); $10 (children 8-16); $5 (children under 8)

    The Van Tilburg Collection

    The Van Tilburg Collection is a museum that contains 17th and 18th century furniture, paintings and many other works of art from England, France and Italy. And you will also have a chance to enjoy the largest South African collection of Chinese ceramics (陶器).

    Cost: $22 (adults); $10 (children)

    1. (1) Visitors going to the Heart of Cape Town Museum can _________.
      A . learn some first aid knowledge. B . study the history of Cape Town C . see the inventions made by African people D . know about people making medical contributions
    2. (2) What is special about the Iziko South African Museum according to the text?
      A . It shows the life of ancient South Africans. B . It protects the plants and animals in South Africa. C . It uses advanced technologies to bring history alive. D . It tells the effects of climate change on South Africa.
    3. (3) What can be learned about toys in the Warrior Toy Museum?
      A . They are at reasonable prices. B . They are offered in family activities. C . They attract visitors to do volunteer work there. D . They can bring back childhood memories of visitors.

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