Reading: Multiple Matching – завдання НМТ з англійської

The Reading Room at the British Museum is located in the centre of the Museum’s Great Court. For much of its history, access was limited to registered researchers, attracting notable visitors including Karl Marx, Oscar Wilde, Rudyard Kipling, Mark Twain, and H.G. Wells. The majority of the collection was moved to the new British Library in 2000. The Reading Room now houses an information centre and a curated collection of specialty art and history titles. It is also known to host long-running seasonal exhibitions, such as the 2006 autumn exhibition centred on China’s famous Terracotta Army. Which library __________?

A) gives you a chance to enjoy listening to music; B) has its image printed on the country’s currency; C) has a special construction to preserve books; D) provides its materials to other libraries if necessary; E) changes displayed collections throughout the year; F) contains samples of unique writing materials; G) has been a filming location more than once; H) hosts a permanent collection of Chinese amour.

The Library of Parliament in Ottawa, Canada holds a special distinction, as it is the only library featured on Canada’s ten-dollar bill. The design of this national landmark was inspired by the British Museum Reading Room, and includes white pine panelling with beautifully detailed carvings of flowers, masks, and mythical creatures. The collection encompasses about 600,000 items, which are looked after by a dedicated 300-member staff. While access to the facility is generally restricted to Canadian parliamentary business, tours are often made available to the public. Which library __________?

Варіанти ті самі, A–H.

Established in 1602 as Oxford University’s Library, Bodleian is one of the oldest libraries in Europe. It houses about 11 million items, including many of historical importance: four copies of the Magna Carta, a Gutenberg Bible, and Shakespeare’s First Folio, just to name a few. Though Bodleian comprises multiple buildings, the most interesting is Radcliffe Camera, built in 1737-1749 to house the Radcliffe Science Library. The earliest circular library in England, Radcliffe appeared in famous movies, including Young Sherlock Holmes, The Saint, The Red Violin, and The Golden Compass. Which library __________?

Варіанти ті самі, A–H.

Wellcome Collection is a free museum. The museum’s permanent galleries connect science, medicine, life and art in thought-provoking and unexpected ways. Recent temporary exhibitions have covered a diverse range of topics from the psychology of magic to representations of chronic illness. Upstairs, the Reading Room is home to more than a thousand books, but isn’t just for reading. You can discover more than 100 historical objects, play 19th-century board games or strike up a conversation with a stranger. Which museum _______________?

A) invites everyone to think about their health; B) provides access to its parts below the land surface; C) offers a fun look at consumer culture history; D) reveals facts about the lives of the famous; E) holds educational meetings; F) used to be a place for abandoned children; G) boasts a perfect space to enjoy nature; H) gives a chance to buy hand-crafted toys.

Which advertisement is about ______? (див. рисунок)

A) sightseeing; B) reading books; C) theatregoing; D) travelling; E) doing sports; F) housekeeping; G) schooling; H) job hunting.