Strange Museums You Never Know
Some museums hold stranger collections than others. Here's our list of the extremely unusual ones.
The Museum of Bad Art
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and to the curators at the Museum of Bad Art, none of these pieces are beautiful. They're either bad pieces made by otherwise talented artists, or bad pieces made by untalented artists. The collection includes portraits, landscapes, and still life pieces.
International Banana Museum
You can find practically every object shaped like a banana at this museum in Mecca, California. Some examples : staplers, statues, record players, and salt and pepper shakers. Even better, you can also eat practically any banana-flavored treat here, like banana ice cream, banana soda, and, of course, banana splits.
Busy Beaver Button Museum
Learn about the history of buttons. Appreciate a collection of political, humorous, and just plain entertaining buttons. You can even make your own button at this hidden Chicago museum. And you can get a reward if you complete some 18th century puzzles.
National Museum of Roller Skating
This museum in Lincoln. Nebraska, has the largest collection of historical roller skates, in the world. Some skates are almost 200 years old! There are also skating costumes, thousands of photos of skaters and programs from national and international roller skating competitions.
International UFO Museum and Research Center
Do aliens (外星人)exist? If so, what is their preferred mode of transportation? The IUFOMRC in Roswell, New Mexico, is dedicated to answering these questions and researching UFO activity. It includes exhibits on crop circles, Area 51 and other alien-related events. It even keeps an official record of UFO sightings across the country.
【小题1】What can we do in the Busy Beaver Button Museum?A.Learn about the museum's history. |
B.Admire buttons of all kinds. |
C.Find the hidden buttons in the museum. |
D.Reward those who complete puzzles. |
A.The Museum of Bad Art. |
B.International Banana Museum. |
C.National Museum of Roller Skating. |
D.International UFO Museum and Research Center. |
A.Rich history. | B.Practical impact. |
C.Unusual exhibition. | D.International influence. |
Italian Language Immersion Class in Chicago, Illinois
Language stars:
FunImmersion Italian class at Language Stars in Illinois provides fun, full language immersion programs (全语言沉浸式教学) for children aged (1-10). Also: Spanish, French, German and Mandarin Chinese. Throughout their 3-hour class every day, the children take part in full-immersion activities, create art projects, sing and enjoy themselves all in Italian!
Quality teachers:
Teachers are the single greatest driver of the quality of our programs! Language Stars carefully selects our native-speaking Italian teachers, who have received extensive (广泛的) training before starting their teaching careers.
Teaching Style:
Language Stars makes learning a language fun, through a mix of games, songs, puppet shows, arts & crafts, cooking projects, treasure hunts, movement and drama, all in the foreign language. Our unique FunImmersion method is the best way for children to enjoy learning a foreign language.
The Benefits of Learning a Language at a Young Age:
It is uniquely suitable for young children to learn a second language. Exposing your child to a second language allows a child to optimize (使最优化) his or her learning potential, helping to shape the brain at its most flexible stage. Learning a second language at a young age is as easy as learning a first language.
Language Immersion Programs for Kids (Aged 1-10):
Language Stars offers play-based, full immersion programs in small groups of 4-8 children in Italian, Spanish, French, German and Mandarin Chinese in three exciting formats:
- Parents & kids (Aged 1-3)
- Kids Only Classes (Aged 3-5, 5-8, 8-10)
- Summer Immersion Camp
Free Trial Class:
During a free class we encourage your child to participate as if he / she is enrolled.
Tuition Fee:
$ 600
Address:
2105 N. Southport, Chicago, Illinois, USA
【小题1】What do you know about the Language Stars?A.Its teachers come from different countries throughout the world. |
B.Children can spend 3 hours every week learning Italian. |
C.It aims to teach children English through playing. |
D.It provides language immersion programs for children. |
A.learning a second language at a young age helps a kid to increase his or her learning ability |
B.parents can attend all the classes together with their children |
C.Language Immersion Programs are intended for children over 10 |
D.children can speak their native language when they are doing their activities |
A.Contact information. | B.Accommodation. |
C.Tuition. | D.Courses and activities. |
Marvelous Scenic Walks Near London
There are plenty of walking routes in London. If you fancy something a bit more rural, then the green and pleasant land has plenty to offer.
Goring Gap and the Thames PathIf you’re in the mood for a gentle rural walk, the Thames Path is far from boring. The 5-mile footpath follows the curve of the river, winding past wildflower meadows (草地).
Post-walk pub: Pangbourne’s seventeenth-century pub The Swan serves high-end dishes. Bag a table on the riverside or keep toasty by one of its open fires.
Box HillTo admire this spots rural views, first you’ve got to jump across 17 stepping stones and climb 272 steps to the top of Box Hill, where the path begins. The total distance is 6.8 miles.
Post-walk pub: The cavernous Tree on Box Hill has an attractive menu and huge beer garden, or sample a glass of Juniper Hill at Denbies Winerie.
A South Downs Ridge (山脊)If you’ve already done the classic Seven Sisters clifftop walk or can’t face all those hills, this is a long but lovely alternative. The route covering 14.3 miles snakes along a ridge and a river valley.
Post-walk pub: There are always 10 real beers at the old-school pub The Wellington.
Chess Valley in the ChilternsChess Valley in the Chiltern Hills isn’t home to any chess masters, but it used to produce a kind of water plant. This walk of 4.9 miles follows the river, winding through rolling meadows and woods.
Post-walk pub: The George & Dragon is a simple old coaching pub on the High Street with a log fire, real beers and giant burgers.
【小题1】Which of the following walks covers the shortest distance?A.Box Hill. |
B.A South Downs Ridge. |
C.Chess Valley in the Chilterns. |
D.Goring Gap and the Thames Path. |
A.The pubs are pretty and old-fashioned. |
B.Visitors can relax at special pubs after walks. |
C.There are rivers winding through the meadows. |
D.The food served there is expensive and of high quality. |
A.A geography book. | B.A travel brochure. |
C.A fashion website. | D.A science magazine. |
Museum Guide for London
London’s museums are among the t in the world and the incredible choice can be overwhelming. So this is a list of the 4 top London museums visitor Should aim for.
The British Museum
You can explore the whole world and go back through history by visiting the British Museum. Whatever your interest is, whether it's a specific country or era, you will be amazed by what you can see by wandering around here.
Hours: Fri 10: 00 AM-8: 30 PM Sat-Thu 10: 00 AM-5: 30 PM
Phone+44207323 8299
Natural History Museum
If you want to get up close and personal with massive dinosaurs then this is the place for you! The most amazing thing about the Natural History Museum for visitors is that it is free!
Hours: Sun-sat 10: 00 AM-5: 50 PM
Phone:+44207938 9123
The Science Museum is packed full of buttons to push, levers to pull and things you should touch and explore as interactivity is the key here. From space rockets to huge old steam engines from the industrial revolution, which will appeal to the scientific types as it offers fascinating stuff for all.
Hours Wed 12: 00 AM-11: 59 PM Thu-Tue 10: 00 AM-6: 00 PM
Pone:+442079424000
Museum London
At the Museum of London you can journey back in time to pre- historic London and then work your way through to the present day via all the major events in Landon's rich past. Much of what is on display has been found locally, which helps bring it all to life.
Hours: Sum-sat 10: 00 AM-6: 00 PM
Phone:+44207001 9844
【小题1】If you are available on Wednesday night, which museum can you pay a visit to?A.The British Museum. | B.Science Museum. |
C.Natural History Museum. | D.Museum of London. |
A.Explore the history of the whale world. |
B.Appreciate the huge old steam engines from the industrial revolution. |
C.Enjoy the stay with real dinosaurs. |
D.Discover the major events happening during the pre-historic London. |
A.+44207938 9123 | B.+4420700 9844 |
C.+44207942 4000 | D.+44207323 8299 |
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