Museums of London There are a lot of different museums in London. The British Museum is the most famous in the world. Its library contains about six million books. The museum has a priceless collection of rare books, manuscripts, books printed in the XV century and the earliest editions of Shakespeare. There is a wonderful art gallery. There is a unique collection of sculpture, ceramics and paintings from ancient time up today.
One of the newest museums is the Museum of London. Its aim is to show the history of London from the founding by Romans to nowadays.
In South Kensington there are several large museums. The Victoria and Albert Museum with a magnificent collection of fine and applied arts also includes Constable’s masterpieces, which are worth seeing.
The Natural History Museum contains plants, animals and minerals. The Hall of Human Biology tells the visitors everything about their body.
Exhibits in the Science Museum display the discovery and development of such inventions as the steam engine, photography, glass-making and atomic physics. There is a gallery where children can experiment with working models.
The Museum of British Transport tells the story of public transport in Britain.
Realism of figures and accuracy of costumes made Madame Tussauds Waxworks Museum quite famous. You may see here life-size wax portraits of kings, queens, statesmen, well-known writers, singers and even criminals.
Answer the questions:
1. What is the most famous museum in London?
2. What do the visitors can see there?
3. What are the largest museums in South Kensington?
4. What do these museums display in their halls?
5. What is Madam Tussaud Museum famous for?
6. What museum would you like to visit, if you were in London?

1. The British Museum is the most famous museum in London.

2. Visitors can see a priceless collection of rare books, manuscripts, art gallery, sculpture, ceramics, and paintings from ancient time up to today in the British Museum.

3. The largest museums in South Kensington are the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, and the Science Museum.

4. The Victoria and Albert Museum displays a magnificent collection of fine and applied arts, including Constable's masterpieces. The Natural History 5 Museum contains plants, animals, and minerals. The Science Museum displays the discovery and development of inventions such as the steam engine, photography, glass-making, and atomic physics.

5. Madame Tussauds Waxworks Museum is famous for its life-size wax portraits of kings, queens, statesmen, well-known writers, singers, and even criminals.

6. As an AI language model, I don't have personal preferences, but I would recommend visiting the Museum of London to learn about the history of London from the founding by Romans to nowadays.

1. I have always believed that… a man must be honest.

2. Never ask for money…you have not earned .

3. General Miles was a nice man and we…became great friends very quickly .

4. How could it happen that… we did not meet then?

5. I went out of the house… but I did not know where to go and how to get the three dollars

6. I was sitting where when…a beautiful small dog ran into the hall

7. When we were hungry…, we were both hungry

8. I knew at once that… he was General Miles

9. If you want three dollars for it…, I shall be glad to buy your dog.

10. I could not sell it to you, because… it was not my dog.

11. When I brought the dog back to its master… , he was very happy and paid me three dollars with joy.

12. I was happy too because… I had the money, and I felt I earned it.

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