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    PART 1: READING

    The British Museum


    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    Our FAQ information is continually expanding. It contains answers written by curators in response to
    questions already asked by visitors.

    How can I access the Museum’s collection if I can’t visit in person?


    There are several ways that you can access the British Museum’s collection from home or
    abroad. The first is via our online collection database. This database contains images and
    information on millions of objects in the collection. You can also request copies of material using
    our online photo service. To request photos, search the online collection database and select the
    item you are interested in. Click the “Request Photo” button to submit your request.

    How can the British Museum help with my art history research?
    Museum staff can assist visitors in using the Museum’s resources, but are unable to undertake
    any research on behalf of visitors. You can also search our online research catalogue, which
    includes articles and books published by Museum curators. We also offer free online courses on
    various art history topics. Check the Museum’s website for course schedules.

    Can the Museum provide information on the value of an item?


    The Museum does not provide a valuation service for any type of item. Nor can we provide
    valuation details for items held in the Museum’s collections. You can contact a registered
    appraiser to get an expert valuation of an item. For books, you can check up-to-date information
    on market values by using online second-hand book searches.
    We hope that this information helps you find your way around the British Museum and make
    optimum use of some of its resources.

    A. For each statement, tick True or False, and justify using words as they appear in the text. Both
    parts are required for each [1 mark].
    1. Questions in the FAQ section are written by visitors.
    T/F:
    Justification:
    2. You can view images of millions of items in the online collection database.
    T/F:
    Justification:
    3. The Museum employs people to conduct research for visitors.
    T/F:
    Justification:
    4. The Museum can tell you how much your art is worth.
    T/F:
    Justification:
    5. The Museum offers online art history courses.
    T/F:
    Justification:

    B. Reference Questions: To whom or to what do the underlined words refer? Answer using
    words as they appear in the text.
    Example: It contains answers... (line 2) Answer: "our FAQ information".

    6. …to get to this… (line 8)


    Answer:

    7. This will take you… (line 10)


    Answer:

    8. …who may be able to help you. (line 13)


    Answer:

    9. Nor can we provide… (line 18)


    Answer:

    10. …some of its resources (line 22)


    Answer:

    11. The author’s style in this text is…


    A. academic
    B. encouraging
    C. entertaining
    D. professional

    12. Which of the following would make the best alternative title for this text?
    A. Let Us Help You with Your Art History Research
    B. The Crazy Things People Ask Us
    C. Three Things You Never Knew About Us
    D. We Have the Answers for You

    PART 2: GRAMMAR
    A. Decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
    A Disastrous Holiday
    The day I arrived at the hotel, I realized I (1) _________ a big mistake. I (2) __________ a
    single room with a balcony, but they gave me a double room on the ground floor. It was right
    next to the disco, so I (3) _________ sleep at all that night. In fact, if I (4) __________ how
    noisy it was going to be, I (5) __________ at that hotel. To make matters worse, the weather was
    awful. If the sun (6) __________ out, I (7) __________ gone to the beach, but it rained every
    day. I (8) __________ a car, but I was too nervous to drive on the left, so I stayed in the hotel and
    watched TV. By the end of the week, I (9) __________ I had stayed at home!
    1.
    A. had made B. made C. have made D. would make
    2.
    A. booked B. have booked C. was booked D. would book
    3.
    A. couldn’t B. can’t C. won’t be able to D. wouldn’t have been able to
    4.
    A. knew B. had known C. would know D. would have known
    5.
    A. wouldn't stay B. won't have stayed C. wouldn’t have stayed D. won’t stay
    6.
    A. had shone B. shone C. would shine D. would have shone
    7.
    A. had gone B. would have gone C. went D. will have gone
    8.
    A. hired B. could have hired C. had hired D. will have hired
    9.
    A. realize B. am realizing C. will realize D. realized

    B. Put one suitable word in each space, or leave the space blank where possible.
    A Day at the Zoo
    Last weekend, my family and I (1) __________ to the zoo. (2) __________ was a beautiful day,
    and we (3) __________ all excited to see the animals. The first animals we saw (4) __________
    the lions. They were (5) __________ majestic creatures, lounging in the sun. Next, we visited the
    monkeys, (6) __________ were swinging from the trees and playing with each other. My little
    sister loved the penguins, (7) __________ were swimming and diving in their pool. We also saw
    elephants, giraffes, and zebras. (8) __________ was amazing to see so many different animals
    from all over the world. We (9) __________ a wonderful time at the zoo, and I (10) __________
    definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and educational day out.
    C. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
    word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including
    the word given.
    1. I regret not studying harder for my exams.
    wish
    I __________ harder for my exams.

    2. What would you do if you won the lottery?


    were
    If __________ the lottery, what would you do?

    3. It's a pity I don't have a car.


    only
    If __________ a car!

    4. It’s time we went home.


    go
    It’s time __________ home.
    5. They haven't finished building the new library yet.
    still
    The new library __________ built.

    PART 3 - WRITING
    Opinion Piece on the Role of Museums in the Digital Age: Based on the services described in the
    text you read in part 1, write an opinion piece (of no more than 250 words) on the importance of
    museums in a digital world. Discuss how digital resources have transformed the way we
    experience and learn from museums.

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