Learn the meaning of the word “museum”

Task 2. Look at the picture and tell them what they must not do in the museum

Task 2. Look at the picture and tell them what they must not do in the museum

• 1. You mustn’t skate. 6. ____________,
• 2. _______________ 7. ____________,
• 3._______________ 8._____________,
• 4._______________ 9._____________,
• 5._______________ 10._____________,
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Task 3. Watch the video Visiting Museum and fill in the gaps with modal verbs “must” or “ mustn’t”. And discuss the question.

• 1) I ________________________ bring food inside the museum
• 2) I ________________________ keep distance from the exhibitions.
• 3) I ________________________ avoid accidents in the exhibition rooms.
• 4) I ________________________ keep regular volume inside the rooms.
• 5) I ________________________ run inside the museum
• 6) I ________________________ touch the exhibitions
• 7) I ________________________ use mobile phones.

Task 4. Reading of the text “Museums and galleries in London” and choose the best answer (multiple choice).

• One of the most famous is the British Museum in London, which was established in ….(1). It’s a museum of human ….(2) and culture. Its collections are amongst the largest in the world and originate from all continents. First of all, it’s a huge library with 6 or 7 million books, which is considered to be one of the largest in the world. According to the British law a copy of every book, pamphlet or periodical published in Britain must be kept in this …(3). Secondly, the British Museum is a scientific institution, known as Natural History Museum, where internationally important collections are shown.

This place inspires people to think about the natural environment differently and to take better care of the planet. Finally, there is a wonderful …(4) in the British Museum housing unique …(5) of sculpture, ceramics, drawings and paintings. It also has a great collection of Italian (6).

• This place inspires people to think about the natural environment differently and to take better care of the planet. Finally, there is a wonderful …(4) in the British Museum housing unique …(5) of sculpture, ceramics, drawings and paintings. It also has a great collection of Italian (6).
• The Tate Gallery, which was founded in 1897, presents modern masters of England and France. There is a marvelous collection of French impressionists. There are also some examples of modern …(7) in the museum.
• The National Gallery in London, which was founded in 1824, possesses a rich collection of over 2 300 …(8) dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.

• It is situated in Trafalgar Square. There you can find …(9) of such painters as Gainsborough, Turner, Constable and also …(10) of French, Spanish, Dutch and Flemish masters.
• The Victoria and Albert Museum, founded in 1852 and named after Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, is the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design housing a collection of more than 4,5 million objects.
• On the whole, there are numerous interesting things one can see in British museums.

• 1. a. 1655 b. 1753 c. 1755 d. 1666
• 2. a. history b. event c. future d. present
• 3. a. art gallery b. department c. museum d. city
• 4. a. art gallery b. collection c. museum d. Square
• 5. a. art galleries b. collections c. museums d. painters
• 6. a. galleries b. masters c. designs d. drawings
• 7. a. impression b. sculpture c. drawing d. printing
• 8. a. collections b. examples c. painting d. pamphlets
• 9. a. masterpieces b. decorations c. publishers d. things
• 10. a. plays b. spectacles c. pictures d. institutions