6 minute English--A history of the world in 100 objects
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<P>A new exhibition at the British Museum is attempting to define the whole of human history through 100 objects. Join Dan and Kate as they talk about how the museum has chosen the objects, and how scientific developments are changing our understanding of history. <BR><BR><STRONG>This week's question:</STRONG><BR><BR>How many objects are there in the whole of the British Museum collection? <BR><BR>a) 8 million<BR>b) 11 million<BR>c) 13 million<BR><STRONG><BR>Listen out for the answer in the programme!</STRONG></P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=list-description>A history of the world in 100 objects</P><A href="http://http-ws.bbc.co.uk.edgesuite.net/mp3/learningenglish/2010/01/100128_6min_100objects_for_web_au_bb.mp3"><FONT size=4>listen</FONT></A>
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<P>to work together or form relationships</P></DIV>
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<P>continuous or frequent</P></DIV>
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<P>a preserved body, which has been wrapped in linen in preparation for the afterlife</P></DIV>
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<P>the process of preserving bodies as mummies</P></DIV>
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<P>to rebuild or recreate something</P></DIV>
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<P>a system of connections and contacts</P></DIV>
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