In Germany, there is a special museum. It is the only one of this kind in the world and few people know it. Every year，the number of people who come to visit the museum is only one thousand. What kind of museum is it?
It is a museum about taxes (税收).In this museum，you can see the history of taxes and all kinds of taxes in different countries in the world. After visiting the museum，people can draw a conclusion(得出结论).That is from 3000 B.C.(公元前)，the kings，dictators(独裁者)and finance ministers(财政部长)could tax people freely. They taxed people heavily because of such things as wars，weddings(婚礼)or road building. They needed money and they got money by taxing their citizens (公民).In the early times of Egypt，farmers had to pay heavy taxes if the water level(水面)of the River Nile rose. The kings said that if the water level rose，there would be much more earth in farmers' fields. So the farmers could get a good harvest and they should pay more taxes.
A strange kind of tax—Window Tax appeared(出现)in England. It lasted more than one hundred years. How? If there were more windows in the wall，the people must pay more taxes. So in those years, people built as few windows as possible in the wall.
Russian people once paid a tax for their beards (胡子).The people who had paid this tax would get a special piece of paper. But what about the people who didn't pay for their beards? Of course，their beards would be cut. But without a beard for a man is a way to scorn(蔑视)God. He would also be punished.
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The pyramids were built around 2560B.C.The largest one of them is the Great Pyramid of Khufu. It's one of the Seven Wonders of the World .The King, Khufu, built the Great Pyramid as his tomb. show that it 1000000 people over 20 years to complete it .
The Great Pyramid wasa unique building in the 19th century A.D. At that time it was still the building in the world .According to research, the ancient King ,Khufu ,ordered his men to build the Great Pyramid stone by stone .The biggest stone as much as 15 tons .Each stone was fixed so well, though the ancient workers didn't have any modern tools .The Great Pyramid has four sides and each sides is 230.4 meters and 146.5meters high. At that time, there were no modern or equipment, so how did the ancient people build the Great Pyramid? To this day, it still a mystery .But many scientists continue to study their .The completion of the Great Pyramidthe achievements of ancient working people.
The British Museum is the biggest museum in the world. Inside, you feel smaller than usual. There are many things to see.
The story of the British Museum goes back three hundred years to one unusual man, Sir Hans Sloane, a doctor to King George II. The doctor collected books, drawings, clothes, money, animals, flowers, things from all over the world. The doctor wanted everything to stay together when he died, so that people could come and have a look. The British Museum began. King George II gave his library, and the museum started to grow.
The British Museum opened in 1759, six years after Sir Hans Sloane died. At first the museum was only open three days a week and only ten people could enter in an hour. There wasn't much time to see things. Visitors had to run through the room.
By about 1800, things began to get better. Wonderful statues, three thousand years old, arrived from Egypt. King George IV sold all his books to the museum secretly. A hundred years ago not only old books but also new ones arrived at the museum, and more people came to read them. Since then many famous men have written and studied there. And the library is growing faster and faster. There are four kilometers of new shelves every year and there are about two million visitors every year.
When a man was walking by some elephants, he suddenly stopped. He wondered why these huge animals were being held only by a small rope tied to their front, legs. No chains, no cages. It was clear that the elephants could break the rope at any time, but for some reason, they did not.
He saw a trainer nearby and asked why the animals just stood there and didn't try to get away. "Well," the trainer said, "when they were very young and much smaller, we used the same rope to keep them from running away. At that age, it's enough to hold them. As they grow up, they are conditioned to believe they cannot break the rope. They believe it can still hold them, so they never try to break free. "
The man was surprised. These animals could break free whenever they wanted, but because they believed they couldn't, they were stuck right where they were.
How many of us go through life like the elephants-- holding onto the belief that we cannot do something simply because we failed at it once before?
Failure is a part of learning. If we failed once, it doesn't mean we can never succeed. If we try again and again, maybe we will succeed one day. So don't be afraid of failure and keep on trying.
— _______________ he looks so sad.
— Oh, I didn't notice it.
Boston Children's Museum is the second oldest children's museum in the United States. It has been teaching children with a huge collection of objects(可触摸的实物) since 1913. Here's a list of some interesting exhibits in the museum.
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Arthur &. Friends |
This exhibit features the characters(人物) from Marc Brown's books and the television series. Children can learn and play in the Read Family Kitchen, Mr Ratburn's Classroom and the Backyard Sleepover. |
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Art Studio |
Art Studio is a place where children and their parents can create art together. |
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The Common |
The Common is a place where visitors can experience light shows, musical chairs, a gigantic checkers game and many other activities. |
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Japanese House |
Japanese House is a real two-storey house from Kyoto, Japan, Boston's Japanese sister city. Visitors can learn about 'Japanese family life, culture, art and seasonal events at the exhibit. |
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Kid Power |
This exhibit teaches visitors how to live healthier lives by eating right and exercising. |
Many museums keep works of art, and some have valuable pieces that can never be replaced. These museums give the (公众) a chance to enjoy their treasures. In the past, everyone had to be (几乎) silent when visiting museums. Today, rules aren't that strict, but following some basic rules is still (必要的).
Respect(尊重) the space
Avoid standing against the walls.
Remember that no bags are (允许) in museums.
No food or drink (在....里面) most museums.
Keep the museum space clean and (扔) away all litter.
Respect the art
No flash phones. Bright lights can be (有害的) to the art,
No 8 (触摸) the art. Hands, fingers, heads or any body part should never come into contact with the artwork.
Respect other visitors
Respect other visitors
Keep your (说话声) down.
Watch when you go (往楼下).
Stand in line while buying tickets or waiting.
Following the rules above can help make everyone s museum experience safe and enjoyable.
The British Museum is one of the biggest museums in the world. Inside, you feel smaller than usual.
The story of the British Museum goes back to three hundred years ago to one unusual man, Sir Hans Sloane, doctor to King George II. The doctor collected books, drawings, clothes, money, animals, flowers, things from all over the world. The doctor wanted everything to stay together when he died, so that people could come and have a look. King George I gave his library, and the museum started to grow.
The British Museum opened in 1759, six years after Sir Hans Sloane died. At first the museum was only open three days a week and only ten people could enter in an hour. There wasn't much time to see things.
By about 1800， things began to get better than before. Wonderful statues, three thousand years old, arrived from Egypt. King George IV sold all his books to the museum secretly. A hundred years ago, not only old books but also new ones arrived at the museum, and more people came to read them. Since then many famous men have written and studied there. There are four kilometres of new shelves every year and there are about two million visitors every year.
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A. And the library is growing faster and faster. B. London is famous for the British Museum. C. There are many things to see. D. Have you heard of the British Museum? E. The British Museum began. F. Visitors had to run through the rooms. |
