Guided Museum Tour
Intermediate English listening exercise ยท Sightseeing & Tours
Transcript
Guide: Welcome to the National Art Gallery. This museum houses over thirty thousand works of art spanning five centuries. Please stay with the group and no flash photography. Tourist: Which painting is the most famous here? Guide: That would be the portrait in room twelve. It was painted in fifteen oh three and is worth an estimated eight hundred million dollars. You will notice the subject appears to follow you with her eyes no matter where you stand. Tourist: That is incredible. How long do we have in each room? Guide: About ten minutes per room. We will cover the Renaissance wing and the Impressionist collection today. The modern art section requires a separate ticket. Tourist: Can we buy postcards in the gift shop? Guide: Absolutely. The gift shop is at the exit and has reproductions, books, and souvenirs. There is also a lovely cafe on the second floor if you need a break.
Comprehension questions
- How many works of art does the museum have?
- How much time in each room?
- How many centuries does the museum's collection span?
- What year was the most famous painting painted?
- How much is the estimated worth of the most famous painting?