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作者: nod32    時間: 2010-2-27 23:51     標題: 6 minute English--A history of the world in 100 objects

A history of the world in 100 objects

The British Museum

The British Museum

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.

This week's question:

How many objects are there in the whole of the British Museum collection?

a) 8 million
b) 11 million
c) 13 million

Listen out for the answer in the programme!

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A history of the world in 100 objects

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Vocabulary from the programme

 

interact

to work together or form relationships

constant

continuous or frequent

serene

calm, tranquil or steady

mummy

a preserved body, which has been wrapped in linen in preparation for the afterlife

mummification

the process of preserving bodies as mummies

reconstruct

to rebuild or recreate something

network

a system of connections and contacts

common ground

an area of shared understanding






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