Learn & Talk I

Chapter 5 Entertainment
Lesson 41 Visiting a Museum
at the bottom of the following pages: TI=teaching instructions; T=teacher; S=student

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Contents
Part
A. Let ’s Learn (11 mins)
Part
B. Let ’s Talk (12 mins)

C.
Learning Objectives:
Part 学习目标:
Review (1 min) 5 words/phrases about museum visits
5个和“逛博物馆”相关的单词
Expressions for museum visits
“逛博物馆”的常用表达
How to talk about museum visits
谈论和“逛博物馆”相关的话题

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 A. Let’s Learn
Part

Vocabulary (3 mins)

audio /ˈɔːdioʊ/
connected with sound and the recording and
broadcasting of sound
声音的；录音的；播音的；音频的
e.g. She uses her vocal training to record audio
tapes of books for blind people.

permanent /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
lasting for a long time or forever
长久的；永久的，永恒的
e.g. The museum will have a permanent
exhibition of 60 vintage cars.
TI: Teach the pronunciations, definitions and example sentences of these words, then ask S to make sentences with them.
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 A. Let’s Learn
Part

Vocabulary (3 mins)

except for /ɪkˈsept//fər/

not including; but not
除…之外
e.g. I’ve read all of the books he has written except
for the latest one.

photography /fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/
the activity or job of taking photographs or filming
照相术；摄影
e.g. Her hobbies include hiking and photography.

TI: Teach the pronunciations, definitions and example sentences of these words, then ask S to make sentences with them.
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 A. Let’s Learn
Part

Vocabulary (1 mins)

exhibition /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/
an event at which objects such as paintings are
shown to the public, a situation in which someone
shows a particular skill or quality to the public, or
the act of showing these things
展览（会）；表现，显示
e.g. There’s a new exhibition of sculpture (雕
塑) on at the city gallery.

TI: Teach the pronunciations, definitions and example sentences of these words, then ask S to make sentences with them.
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 A. Let’s Learn
Part

Dialog (4 mins)
Role-play the dialog with your teacher twice, and learn the highlighted expressions by heart.
和老师一起分角色朗读两遍以下对话。熟记标亮部分的短语和表达。

Patrick: Excuse me. Could you tell me if the museum offers guided tours (向导)?
Steve: The only guides we offer are audio guides. They cover information about the
museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. You can rent players over there.
Patrick : Oh, that sounds great! Are all of the exhibitions open to the public today?
Steve: All except for the East Wing on the second floor.
Patrick : OK. By the way, may I take photos in the museum?
Steve: You may, but flash (闪光灯) photography is not allowed.

TI: Take turns to play both characters. Emphasize and repeat the highlighted expressions.
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 B. Let’s Talk
Part

Conversation (3 mins)
Suppose you’re visiting a museum. Use the vocabulary and expressions you’ve learned in Part A to
complete the following conversation.
假设你正在参观博物馆。运用在第一部分学到的词汇和表达将以下情景对话补充完整。
A: Excuse me. Could you tell me if the museum offers _____ guides?
B: Yes, of course. They cover information about the _____ collection and
special _____. You can rent players over there at the audio-guide desk. Hints:
• exhibitions
A: That’s really helpful. I’m really looking forward to seeing the exhibition
• audio
of paintings. • permanent
B: That is one of our most popular attractions. • photography
A: By the way, may I take photos in the museum?
B: Yes, you can. But flash _____ is not allowed.
TI: Let S practice situational conversation with what he/she has learned in Part A. Answers are on the next page.
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 B. Let’s Talk
Part

Discussion (3 mins)
Talk with your teacher about the following questions. Refer to the hints if necessary.
和老师一起讨论以下问题。可以参考方框中的提示。

1. Are there many (or any) museums or art galleries in your

hometown?
Hints: Keys to exercises
• yes → there are various types of museums in China on last page:
• audio
/ modern art museum / science museum / natural • permanent
• exhibitions
museum ... • photography

TI: Let S practice speaking by answering the questions. Correct S as necessary.

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 B. Let’s Talk
Part

Discussion
Talk with your teacher about the following questions. Refer to the hints if necessary.
(3 mins)

和老师一起讨论以下问题。可以参考方框中的提示。

2. Describe a museum that you visited.

Hints:
You should say:
• Where it is
• What it looks like
• What facilities it has
And explain what influence it had on you or how you felt about it.
TI: Let S practice speaking by answering the questions. Correct S as necessary.
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 B. Let’s Talk
Part

Discussion (3 mins)
Talk with your teacher about the following questions. Refer to the hints if necessary.
和老师一起讨论以下问题。可以参考方框中的提示。

3. Do you think it’s appropriate (恰当的) for museums to sell things

to visitors?
Hints:
• it would be a good idea / visitors can keep them as souvenirs
/ send them as gifts to friends ...
• it would be a bad idea / some museums selling products at a
high price to visitors ...
TI: Let S practice speaking by answering the questions. Correct S as necessary.
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 C. Let’s Review
Part

Review (1 min)
In this lesson, you’ve learned
✓ 5 words about “visiting a museum”
audio permanent except for
photography exhibition
✓ commonly used expressions for “visiting a museum”
• Could you tell me if the museum offers guided tours?
• Are all of the exhibitions open to the public today?

✓ how to talk about “visiting a museum”

TI: Review the learning objectives in this lesson briefly. © 2018 Acadsoc Limited
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The British Museum

• The British Museum, located in the
Bloomsbury area of London, United
Kingdom, is a public institution
dedicated to human history, art and
culture. Its permanent collection
numbers some 8 million works, and is
among the largest and most
comprehensive in existence having been
widely sourced during the era of the
British Empire, and documenting the
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story of human culture from its
beginnings to the present. It's the first
national public museum in the world.

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