...Macmillan Readers provide a choice of enjoyable reading materials for learnersof Enghsh. The seriesis published at six levels - Starter, Beginner, Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate and Upper. Level control Information, structure and vocabulary are controlled to suit the students'ability at each level. The number of words at each level: Starter about 300 basic words Beginner about 600 basic words Elementary about 1100basicwords Pre-intermediate about 1400basicwords Intermediate about 1600 basicwords Upper about 2200 basicwords Answer keys Answer keys for the Exercises section can be found at www.macmillanenglish.com Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 History of London Placesto Visit Tiavelling in London Shopping London ar Night Information and Advice ) 1t 22 25 28 34 Exercises 36 Introduction London is the biggestcity in Britain. Over seven million History of London people live and work in London. London is also one of the most important cities in the world. It is a centre for businessand tounsm. There are many exciting things to do in London. The city has got some of the best theatres and museums in the world. There are a lot of places to go at night. It is a fun city! This book begins with a brief history of London. Then we will look at things you can see and do in London today. The Romans The Romanscame to Britain in AD 43. They built a t o wn o n t h e Riv e r T h a m...
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...Abstracts/Résumés pp. xv-xxi We Practice What We Preach: A Local History of a Community-Based, Student/Faculty Art Exhibition (2002-09) Elizabeth Auger Ashworth Nipissing University Daniel H. Jarvis Nipissing University Purpose of the Exhibitions Student-organized exhibitions hold the potential to greatly enhance the visual arts school curriculum. Burton (2004, 2001), for example, contends that there are a number of multi-faceted benefits for art students, art teachers, and for the art education program in general through the implementation of student-organized exhibitions. In Exhibiting Student Art (2004), he concludes: The key to successful student art exhibitions rests in the knowledge and skills students learn from doing it firsthand. . . . They need to immerse themselves in various aspects of art exhibition, from preparing and presenting art to other people to exploring alternatives of scale, venue, theme, and purpose. . . . When exhibitions of student art are presented well, parents, teachers, and administrators recognize and appreciate the value and meaning of art in the school curriculum. Exhibitions of student art convey a continuous message that the quality of ideas, the depth of issues, and the magnitude of expression are © 2009 CRAE - RCÉA & AUTHORS/AUTEURS 84 Elizabeth Auger Ashworth & Daniel H. Jarvis displayed along with and through art. (p. 46) Student art exhibition events can address socio-economic issues (Russell-Bowie, 2005), function as part of integrated...
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...An Art Appreciation Trip to NGMA by Suvajit Chakraborty (11M52) 18th September 2011 was not just another Sunday. I was excited by the feeling that we were going to visit the National Gallery for Modern Art. Situated at the end of Rajpath, facing the India Gate, the building was the former residential palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur, hence known as "Jaipur House". It was designed by Sir Arthur Bloomfield, after the construction of Lutyens' Delhi, in 1936. A little bit of research threw up the following facts to me. Though the idea of the National Gallery was floated in 1949, it was formally inaugurated by Vice-president Dr S. Radhakrishnan in 1954, in the presence of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Hermann Goetz (1898–1976), a noted German art historian became its first curator and in time, it added new facilities such as Art restoration services, an Art reference Library and a Documentation Centre. Then in 2009, a new wing of the National Gallery of Modern Art was inaugurated adding almost six times the space to the existing gallery, plus it has a new auditorium, a preview theatre, conservation laboratory, library and academic section as well as a cafeteria and museum shop. I witnessed artwork of various painters in the gallery. But the painting “Three Girls” made in 1935 by Amrita SherGill caught my attention. This is a painting which shows three girls on the frame. It has got touches of the Bohemian art movement in Paris and Post-Impressionistic feeling. It also...
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...Course Description: Higher Level Visual Art is a two year independent study course offered during the 11th and 12th grades IB diploma program. Over two years the students are required to create a body of work reflecting their individual creativity and focus. In the spring of their senior year the students will present their work in a solo exhibition and articulate their process and ideas in a one on one interview. In addition the students are required to complete one or more Investigation Workbooks during the course that correspond to their studio work. Course Objectives: Students will: • Experiment with a variety of media and studio techniques. • Choose a specific direction and media for the focus of their work. • Work towards bringing together a cohesive body of work with a specific focus and media. • Maintain a Investigation workbook which correlates with their studio work. • Participate in classroom discussions. • Participate in group and individual critiques. • Mount a solo exhibition of a cohesive body of work • Complete a one on one interview articulating process and ideas • Participate in final all class exhibition Course Aims: Students will: • Investigate past, present and emerging forms of visual arts and engage in producing, appreciating and evaluating these • Develop an understanding of visual arts from a local, national, and international perspective • Build confidence in responding visually and creatively...
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...Art 100 Virtual tour of Washington DC area Siva and consort Uma SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM-Arthur M. Sackler and Freer Gallery of Art – SOUTH ASIAN AND HIMALAYAN ART Both the Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery are located on the National Mall between the Capitol and Washington Monument. The hours of operation are 10.00 am to 5.30 pm except on December 25 and admission is free.Charles Lang Freer, the founder of the Freer Gallery of art expressed his enthusiasm by “I am over my head in love with India” after his first visit to the subcontinent. As I casually browsed the Freer Gallery, the beautifully decorated image of Buddha caught my attention. Also, on display were other masterpieces of Mughal and Rajput paintings along with richly decorated court arts and daggers used by Mughal emperors. I can clearly relate to this period of history because I am of Indian descent and also practice Hindu religion. I am well aware of this particular aspect of art and culture that we have covered during this course. During The Chola dynasty, the Hindu god known as Siva Nataraja (Lord of the Dance) was the perfect embodiment of Chola beauty. The Chola dynasty was one of the most dominant artistic, religious and political forces in south India from the ninth through the thirteenth century. Siva Nataraj was portrayed as the family diety because he was always seen with his consort Uma and their elephant headed son Ganesha, often referred to as the remover of all obstacles. According to the...
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...Explore all the history and entertainment that Middle Tennessee has to offer. Offering some of the most stunning and interesting spots in the nation, Middle Tennessee is a perfect destination for your summer trip. From museums to fine wine to great music, come and explore all that the area has to offer this summer. While you can’t go wrong with any Middle Tennessee trip choice, here are a few of our favorites. 3. Columbia Located just 45 miles south of Nashville, Columbia has much to offer the historically minded traveler. With over 90 buildings that have already passed the centennial of their construction, Historic Columbia Square features many unique shops along its cobblestone streets. Must-dos on your trip to Columbia include a visit to the Rippavilla Plantation, hiking the Natchez Trace Parkway and paddling the Duck River Blueway. Columbia is the perfect place to launch your tour of Middle Tennessee. Built in 1853, the 10,000 square foot Rippavilla Plantation house is a stunning example of the antebellum Greek Revival style. Used as a field hospital during the Civil War, the 100-acre site offers guided tours of the mansion, self-guided walks through the Battle of Rage Hill grounds, a view into slave life in the one remaining slave quarter on the site, and stunningly manicured gardens. Linking the Cumberland, Tennessee, and Mississippi Rivers, the Natchez Trace is a historic forest trail used by Native Americans, early European explorers, and American emigrants and...
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...[pic]Top of Form Aboriginal Australia [pic] Find out how you can connect with the world’s oldest living culture. Discover it the same way Aboriginal Australians have passed it down for at least 50,000 years - through art, dance, myths, music and the land itself. See Aboriginal art and contemporary dance in the cities. Or head to the outback and listen to Dreamtime myths of creation by the campfire. Let Aboriginal Australians help you understand this ancient land and its spirituality and wonder. Six special places you can connect to Aboriginal Australia [pic] Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory Visit Uluru and you’ll see why the rock and surrounding land have such huge spiritual significance for the Anangu Aboriginal people. According to their creation myths, ancestral spirits formed Uluru, which lies in Australia's red centre like an enormous, moody heart. Aboriginal guides will share these ancient tales as you walk around the rock’s base. Just 32 kilometres away is another sacred site - Kata Tjuta. You’ll be awestruck by these steep, rounded, russet domes over 3,500 hectares. [pic] Kimberley, Western Australia Featuring vast horizons and ancient gorges, the Kimberley region is one of the world’s last great wilderness areas. See Wandjina figures painted in caves and the mysterious Gwion Gwion paintings. Ride a camel on Broome’s breathtaking Cable Beach and 4WD the red-dirt road along the Dampier Peninsula. Learn the legend of the orange and black beehive...
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...are one of the top vacation locations in the world. Other than them being the top vacation spots they have little to nothing in common. Bora Bora and Washington DC have multiple activities but are very different. While Bora Bora is tropical, Washington DC is wintry. Bora Bora have many activities such as snorkeling, Safaris, parasailing and more; while Washington DC have different activities that coincides with the weather there, such as the National Zoo, National Mall Carousel and the Sculpture Garden. Although Bora Bora and Washington DC are both great vacation locations, Washington DC is a location that a family no matter the size will enjoy....
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...“Our museum is accessible: we have ADA compliant restrooms.” “It’s too expensive to make the museum accessible to such a small minority.” “There is nothing for a blind person in an art museum.” (McGinnis 138) These are the unfortunate views of some museum professionals regarding Universal Design. Universal Design is an important concept that moves beyond ADA regulations to emphasize ethics and values in attitudes, behaviors, and institutional structures. ADA compliancy is not enough, especially in one area of a building. Universal Design does not have to be expensive; some fixes are simple and easy. Additionally, an art museum can offer a blind person an equally rewarding experience that someone without a visual impairment may have; it just takes a little Universal Design. A lot of what the Americans with Disabilities Act accomplished is now taken for granted as the standard and it is forgotten that the world was, not that long ago, a very different place. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), passed on July 26, 1990, guaranteed equal rights, treatment, and protections to all persons living with disabilities within the United States (Americans 5). This was not the first law to afford protections to those with disabilities; however, it is undeniably the most comprehensive formulation of the rights of individuals with disabilities in the history of the United States. More than fifty million Americans have some kind of physical, sensory, cognitive, or mental disability...
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...Nottingham Castle and the London Zoo. Firstly, it will give the general layout and process of Nottingham Castle and London Zoo. Secondly, analyse the three main aspects’ characteristic deeply: input, output and 4 Vs in Nottingham Castle, and then compare with London Zoo. In the last part, finding some problems and giving recommendations at London Zoo or Nottingham Castle, and discuss the solution. One thing needs to be mentioned: Because Museum and Art Gallery plays an important role in Nottingham Castle, it’s the core attractive place. In this report, it will be analysing those aspects based on the Museum and Art Gallery, it is the symbol of Nottingham Castle that can respond the whole operation very well in Nottingham Castle. 2. The Nottingham Castle Nottingham Castle is located in Nottingham. It’s only 20-minute range of driving from Loughborough, near Leicestershire. It’s built by the Duke of Newcastle in 1679 and now is a vibrant museum and art gallery housing a vast collection of silver, glass, decorative items, visual arts, paintings and Nottinghamshire Archaeology and History. 2.1 The layout of Nottingham Castle...
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...The geography of the UK. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles in the north west of Europe and is separated from the mainland by the English Channel and the Strait of Dover. Also the country is washed by the North Sea, the Irish Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The coastline is deeply indented and it gives a good supply of splendid harbours for ships. In the north you can find the Cheviots separating England from Scotland, the Pennines going down England like a backbone and the Cambrian Mountains which occupy the greatest part of Wales. The highest peak is Ben Nevis which is situated in the Highlands of Scotland. The south-eastern part of England is a low-lying land with gentle hills and a coast which is regular in outline with occasional chalk cliffs. The rivers in Britain are of little value as waterways. The longest are the Severn, the Thames, the Clyde and the Bristol Avon. There are a lot of lakes in the UK for example in the Lake District in the northern part of England but the most famous lake is Loch Ness in Scotland. Great Britain is rich in coal, iron ore and oil. Such crops as wheat, sugar-beet, potatoes and others are grown in this country. The main cities are London, Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. The geography of the USA. The United States of America is the fourth largest country in the world after Russia, China and Canada. It occupies the southern...
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...In the National Gallery (A) In the following paper I’m going to analyse and interpret the short story ‘‘In the National Gallery’’ which is written by Doris Lessing and published in 2007. In the story we are introduced to the narrator who tells about a visit at the National Gallery. The narrator’s name and gender is unknown to the reader, In the beginning at the story we follow the narrator into an art gallery. The narrator’s intention was to sit in the middle of the room and spend an hour just looking at one single painting. This painting turns out to be the painting of a chestnut horse which is painted by George Stubbs. As the narrator describes the painting it was a huge painting of a big horse. ‘’And there it was, the Stubbs chestnut horse, that magnificent beast, all power and potency and from the central benches I could see it well’’ (L. 4 P. 1). The narrator expected that he/she would be alone in observing the painting, but soon an old man sat down at the other side at the bench. He was about sixty years old, well dressed, and seemed very interested in the painting. A few moments later he is joined by a younger man, who is evidently his student or younger family member. The old man starts to tell him about the panting in somehow this is annoying for the young man and he exclaiming that ‘’you can’t make a silk purse out of me, I keep telling you’’ (L.23 P.1). This shows us that the old man is trying to pass on some of his knowledge and experience, and trying to teach...
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...have varying aims, ranging from serving researchers and specialists to serving the general public. Early museums began as the private collections of wealthy individuals, families or institutions of art and rare or curious natural objects and artefacts. The oldest public museums in the world opened in Rome during the Renaissance. However, many significant museums in the world were not founded until the 18th century and the Age of Enlightenment The Colombo Museum was established on January 1, 1877. The founder is Mr. William Henry Gregory, who was the British Governor of Sri Lanka at the time. JG Smither was the architect of the Public Works Department and was able to prepare the plans for the new structure based on Italianate architecture(Colombo National Museum). In 1876 Kandy Museum was established by Sri WicramaRajasinha and it was called “PalleVahala”.This is used as a place somewhere in the queen of king lived. Was used to deposit the types of historical value made by the art association established in 1832.this Kandy museum has more than 5,000 goals that represents various aspects of historical and cultural events in Kandy retro.(Kandy National Museum) The Department of National Museum is a non-ministerial government department in Sri Lanka responsible for maintaining the National Museums. There are other museum in the country run by the Department of Archaeology and the Central Cultural Fund, Sri Lanka. These are some museums that running under the...
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...Naimat Ullah Khan Cell: 0092‐300‐3663512/ cckarachi@yahoo.com As Coordinator@ Lincoln Corner Karachi (LCK): • • • • • • Executing LCK library routines, entertaining information queries related to the United States from students, professionals, scholars, NGOs etc. Participated in different local & National workshops & demonstrated strong communication & presentation skills in business operations & marketing of LC Karachi. Initiated different projects, strengthen the communities with LCK Children Club, Kids Summer Club & LCK discussion Club. Maintain LCK‐Google Groups, social networking tools like Youtube Channel, Facebook & picasaweb web events gallery etc. Achieve assigned targets, prepared official documentation, reference catalogues, Alerts & record updates etc. Registered LC Karachi & host institution with different local & international organizations and build collaborations. Prepared thematic & inspirational programs to promote cultural diversity & share the American values with the people of Pakistan to produce harmony & friendship. Promoted & coordinated Youth Exchange & Study Program, US Education Foundation Pakistan, and Mission’s Public Affair Section. Communicate & broadcast the information to targeted audience, negotiate with organizational heads & CEOs in programs planning & delivering results. Organize Literacy oriented programs with different platforms & communities...
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...to customers' varying needs and desires, as the customer’s enjoyment, safety and satisfaction are mainly the focus of tourism industries (Normandin, 2013). This report will focus on visiting and experiencing an organized tourism program of the Peranakan Museum as a participant and be able to create critical consciousness as well as to use chosen concepts and theories to evaluate the helpfulness of the tour guide after the visit. The Peranakan Museum installed in the previous Tao Nan Chinese School (constructed in 1912) sightsees the culture of Peranakan societies in Southeast Asia. The best and most inclusive assortments of Peranakan objects are owned by the museum. Peranakans’ distinctive visual arts and cultural traditions are shown on the three floor galleries of the museum (Peranakan Museum, 2011). Whilst signifying the living culture of the Peranakan community in Singapore, the Peranakan Museum gives a stimulating and educational experience for all. The museum is a constituent of the Asian Civilisations Museum that runs under the National Heritage Board (Peranakan Museum, 2011). Throughout experiencing the tourism program, the activity’s description and rationale; analytical awareness of the association between leadership, recreation, risk and tourism; and applicable concepts and theories to appraise the helpfulness of service provider will be further discussed depth in this report. The last section of this report compromises conclusion...
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