Welcome to Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh — a vibrant arts venue with a seasonal programme of live storytelling, theatre, music, exhibitions, workshops, family events and festivals.
The Centre’s idea is summed up nicely by the old Scottish saying, “The story is told eye to eye, mind to mind and heart to heart”. The main draw is its programme of spoken-word performances, most of which take place in its 100-seat basement theatre. The storytelling doesn’t just happen on stage, though. The ground floor has a large, airy room used for exhibitions, workshops as well as a monthly story session for tots(Tiny Tales for one-to three-year-olds).
Exit through the gift shop
No gift shop! Better than that, the Centre has an independent bookshop, which specializes in fables, myths and folk stories. Many are classics passed down from generation to generation, although contemporary (当代的) material also exists in abundance. Kids’ books are plentiful. Contemporary highlights include LariDon’s Serpents and Werewolves and Janis Mackay’s The Selki e Girl. Also worth a look is Animals, Beasties and Monsters of Scotland by Lea Taylor, which forms part of The History Press’s superb compilation of regional Scottish folk stories.
Getting there
The Centre is in the middle of Edinburgh’s Old Town, at the eastern end of the Royal Mile. It’s a five-minute walk from Waverley railway station. Driving in the city centre is to be avoided; the nearest bus stops are on the High Street and North Bridge. For more information, visit Lothian Buses.
Value for money
Reasonable. Entry to the ground-floor space is free, although all the theatre performances are ticketed. Prices for shows vary, with the average around £8 for adults and £6 for children. Café Voices, the Centre’s monthly storytelling night, is £5.
Opening hours
10 a. m.-6 p. m. from Mondays to Saturdays; Sunday (July and August only). Last entry: 5:30 pm.
【小题1】What can visitors do at the Centre?| A．Attend a weekly story session. | B．Enjoy spoken-word performances. |
| C．Buy some souvenirs. | D．Watch free shows. |
| A．Public transportation is recommended. |
| B．Self-driving is encouraged in the city centre. |
| C．Round-trip transportation is provided by the Centre. |
| D．The nearest bus stop is next to Waverley railway station. |
For direct classified service, call 800-0667 10 a.m.—4 p.m., Monday---Friday.
For Rent
Best on Campus
Excellent Room for girls, begins Jan. , 2, 4, or 8 months lease. Single, $ 105. $125. Double, $ 140. Call 800-1932.
Family Home, 3 bedrooms, large yard. $ 275. Call 800-4300.
For Sale
Sheepskin Coat, men’s size 42, 1year old. $ 85. After 6 p.m. call 800-5224.
Moving: Must sell. Color TV 21, $ 150; transistor radio, $ 15; recorder, $ 25. Call 800-0739.
Help Wanted
Babysitter—My home
If you could find a few hours during the day, some evenings and weekends to care for 2 school- age children, please call 800-1111.
Lost
A black bag with a pencil-box and some books left in the reading room. Will the finder please come to Class 3, Grade 1?
Found
A green jacket was left on the sports ground yesterday afternoon ( April 15th). Will the owner please ring 656-6688?
【小题1】If you wanted to place an ad. , what number would you call?
| A．800-0739 | B．800-1932 | C．800-5224 | D．800-0667 |
| A．ads about everyone’s life |
| B．ads giving one some necessary information |
| C．ads divided into different groups according to a certain rules |
| D．ads for which you needn’t pay any money |
| A．For Rent | B．For Sale | C．Help Wanted | D．Lost |
The Tanzania Conference
The Tanzania Conference will be held in order to create direct communication between the conservation (保护) workers. It is sponsored by the Rufford Small Grants (RSG), a group that funds nature conservation projects across the developing world.
This conference, chaired by Hudson Laizer, will bring 49 people from 7 countries.
Two rounds of Experience Sharing Presentations will be held, each consisting of 4 speeches.
Feature Presentations:
Lucas Kwiyega, Tanzania
His presentation will focus on his second RSG project of taking new measures to prevent illegal killing of lions in Western Tanzania.
Tutilo Mudumba, Uganda
He will talk about how he uses the RSG to collect animal trap and makes these wires into marketable goods.
Daniel Niyonsaba, Rwanda
He will share his third RSG research project findings which focus on why the elephants are dying out in National Park of Rwanda.
Evarastus Obura, Kenya
He will present his project entitled “Understanding the decline of threatened antelopes: using barcoding (条形码) to measure the impact of damaged wetland”.
【小题1】What is the aim of the conference?| A．To raise money. |
| B．To set up a project. |
| C．To connect conservationists. |
| D．To look for conservationists. |
| A．8. | B．4. | C．49. | D．7. |
| A．Mr. Kwiyega. | B．Mr. Mudumba. |
| C．Mr. Niyonsaba. | D．Mr. Obura. |
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