Упр.2 Юнит 5 Урок 5 ГДЗ English Кузовлев 10 класс

Why do the British Museum, the Museum of London and Natural History Museum attract millions of tourists every year?

1. The British Museum

   Collections: Objects of the museum’s collections illustrate the history of human culture from ancient times to the present.

   Museum shops: Books in ancient history, archaeology and art history. Games, DVDs, puzzles, souvenirs, guides, postcards, jewellery.

   Admission: Free

   Opening times: Open daily, 10.00–17.30

   Closed on 1 January, 24, 25, 26 December.

2. The Museum of London

   Collections: Objects that represent London’s present as well as its past, collections of fine and decorative arts, costume, theatrical and social history.

   Museum shops: Gifts and books about London, postcards, posters and prints relating to London.

   Admission: Free

   Opening times: Monday to Sunday: 10 am–6 pm

   Closed: 24 to 26 December.

3. The Natural History Museum

   Collections: One of the largest natural history collections in the world from microscopic slides to mammoth skeletons.

   Museum shops: Gifts, souvenirs, books and toys.

   Admission: Free. Prices vary for exhibitions.

   Opening times: Open every day 10 am–17:50

   Closed 24–26 December.

Role play. You are talking to a person working for the museum. Find out the factual information about the museum. Use polite questions.

You are going to visit a museum in Britain. Ask 5 questions to find out the following:

• museum exhibitions;
• museum souvenirs;
• admission price;
• opening times;
• excursions for pupils if available.