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Museum Visit FAQs and Information

The document consists of a dialogue between a visitor and various museum and tourist center workers discussing museum hours, admission fees, special exhibitions, and available tours. It also includes a series of questions and answers related to the museum and tourist attractions, as well as vocabulary exercises related to tourism and architecture. Additionally, it features definitions for various terms associated with city landmarks and attractions.

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Museum Visit FAQs and Information

The document consists of a dialogue between a visitor and various museum and tourist center workers discussing museum hours, admission fees, special exhibitions, and available tours. It also includes a series of questions and answers related to the museum and tourist attractions, as well as vocabulary exercises related to tourism and architecture. Additionally, it features definitions for various terms associated with city landmarks and attractions.

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YOU: Hello. What time ______________ the museum close today?

when then does

MUSEUM WORKER: The museum closes at 7:00 PM.

YOU: And what time _______________ tomorrow?


does it open it opens opening

MUSEUM WORKER: The museum opens at 9:00 AM.

YOU: And _______________ is the admission?


what money what cost how much

MUSEUM WORKER: The admission fee is $8... $5 if you're a student.

YOU: And are there any special exhibitions _______________ ( = happening) right now?

off on at

MUSEUM WORKER: Yes, there's a special exhibition of Edward Hopper's early paintings.

YOU: Is this ________________ in the price of admission?


a cost included with

MUSEUM WORKER: No, there's a separate $5 charge for the exhibition.

YOU: Does the ______________ leave from here?


sightseeing voyage sightseeing journey sightseeing tour

OTHER TOURIST: Yes, I think so. We're just waiting for the tour guide to arrive.

YOU: Isn't the tour ____________ to start at 4:30?


made supposed have

OTHER TOURIST: Yes, it is. I guess the tour guide is running a little late...
(5 MINUTES LATER)

TOUR GUIDE: I'm sorry everyone, the 4:30 PM tour has been cancelled. We're having some mechanical
problems with our bus.

YOU: So there won't be ____________ tours today?


another the any more
TOUR GUIDE: I'm not sure right now. We'll have to wait and see...

YOU: How long ______________?


do we have to wait to wait is the waiting

TOUR GUIDE: I'm not sure. They're fixing the bus right now. If they don't fix it in 30 minutes, I'll give all
of you your money back.

YOU: And how long does ______________ once it starts?


the last tour the tour last the time

TOUR GUIDE: About one hour.

YOU: Hi, do you have any free ______________ of the city?


carts maps cards

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER WORKER: Yes, we do... And we also have a free information
booklet.

YOU: Great. Could we ____________ please?


have one make it give one

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER WORKER: Sure, here you go.

YOU: We're only here for one day. What ____________ that we see?
you say do you recommend do you want

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER WORKER: Well, you can walk down Crescent Street. It has
some beautiful historic architecture, and some good museums. Actually, that whole neighborhood is very
interesting...

YOU: What's that neighborhood _______________?


called said known

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER WORKER: Uptown.. When you go out, just turn right and in
about three blocks you'll come to Crescent Street.

YOU: Great! We'll ________________ it out. Oh, one more thing, could we use your bathroom?
look take check

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER WORKER: Of course.


1) ANSWER: 1927. QUESTION:
When was this building constructed?
Who painted this?
What time does the tour start?

2) ANSWER: Leonardo Da Vinci. QUESTION:


What year is this painting from?
Who painted this?
How long does the tour last?

3) ANSWER: Two hours. QUESTION:


How long does the tour last?
What year is this painting from?
What time does the tour start?

4) ANSWER: I'm sorry, but pets are not allowed. QUESTION:


How much are tickets for children?
How long does the tour last?
Can I bring my dog on the bus?

5) ANSWER: $14 dollars. QUESTION:


What time do you close today?
How much are tickets for children?
Can I bring my dog on the tour?

6) ANSWER: It's the old courthouse. QUESTION:


Do you have guided tours?
How long does the tour last?
What is this building?

7) ANSWER: No, we have them in English only. QUESTION:


Do you have these brochures in Japanese?
Do you speak Japanese?
Do you have guided tours?

8) ANSWER: From the corner or Washington St. and 6th Ave. QUESTION:
Where does the tour depart from?
What's this neighborhood called?
How much is the tour?
9) ANSWER: Yes, you can, it's in the back. QUESTION:
Can you take a photo of us?
Can I use your restroom?
Do you speak Spanish?

10) ANSWER: Sure. QUESTION:


Where are the restrooms?
When does the next boat-tour begin?
Can you take a photo of us?

1. Is this painting (by/from) Picasso?

2. Can you (take/make) a photo of me?

3. Are the restrooms in the (deep/back) ?

4. Is this map (free/priceless) ?

5. When does the next tour (start/starting) ?

6. Is there a (sale/discount) for seniors?

7. Is there a tourist (knowledge/information) center around here?

8. Do you have any (bilingual/bi-language) brochures?

9. Is the museum (open/working) on Mondays?

10. Do you have an (ear/audio) guide?


guide, zoo, bridge, castle, bus, landmark, cruise, discount, museum, amusement park

A building that is historically important =

A structure that spans a river =

A place where animals are kept =

A vehicle that is used for transportation (on land) =

A place with rides, shows, and other entertainment =

A person who tells you about the importance of historic buildings, etc. =

A reduction in the price of a ticket =

A voyage (usually as a holiday/vacation) on a ship =

A place where one can see art =

A solid structure that was usually fortified against an attack = .

ruins, translator, architecture, era, brochure, facade, attraction, to book, exhibition, view

A range of sight or vision; a vista =

The art of designing buildings =

A pamphlet with information about something =

Something that is interesting for tourists =

The front of a building =

A collection of works of art =

A person who renders something into another language =

A period; An epoch =

The remains of a building, structure, etc. =

To reserve = .
artefact, cinema, prison, neighborhood, downtown, royal, contemporary, performance, square, port

The central part of a city (especially an American or Canadian city) =

A place where one can see ships, fishermen, etc. =

An open area or plaza of a city =

Pertaining to or belonging to kings and queens =

A place where one can watch movies =

A man-made object, like a tool, a work of art, etc. =

Modern =

A show, concert, etc. =

A region of a city =

A place where people convicted of crimes go = .

park, run down, renovated, under construction, highlight, extras, theater, cathedral, display,

walking tour

Additional items =

Sightseeing on foot =

A public green area in a city, used for recreation =

Currently being built or repaired =

Brought back to its former state =

In bad shape; falling apart =

A place where one can see a play or another type of performance =

A church =

A very important or outstanding part of something =

An exhibit; a presentation of something in open view = .


tower, commentary, palace, canal, cable car, mosque, synagogue, vintage, optional, market

A place of worship for Jews =

A spoken (audio) description of something =

A place of worship for Muslims =

A tall, narrow building =

Antique style; old style =

Something you don't have to do =

A place where one buys and sells fruit, vegetables, and many other things =

The official residence of a royal person =

The way to travel up and down a mountain =

An artificial waterway = .

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