Madam Tussaud s Museum and Museum under the open

Madam Tussaud’s Museum and Museum under the open sky Ulug Hurtuyah Tas”.

Phonetic charging [ ] -wax, waxworks, madam, actor [ai] - buy, sight, write, scientist, pipe [a: ] - largest, art, star, artist, dancer [ ] - ancient, collection, politician, musician [k] - character, chemistry [ks] - exercise, exhibition

New words face-to-face – лицом к лицу Politician - политик the royal family – королевская семья waxworks museum - музей восковых фигур historical events – исторические события cultural events – культурные события Circle – круг Reconstruction – реконструкция Century – век

Translate from English into Russian 1) Scientists come face – to - face with famous politicians. 2) It’s the famous waxworks museum. 3) There is a special place for the royal family 4) Black drivers will drive you through some historical and cultural events. 5) There are two circles on the table. 6) The reconstruction of our house will be next year.

Madam Tussaud’s Museum Madam Tussaud's museum is the most popular wax museum in the world that attracts more than 2. 5 million people every year. It was founded in 1830. It is situated in London. Marie Tussaud, the founder of the museum, was French. She made her first wax model being only 17 years old!

The wax figures are standing and sitting, and sometimes even moving and talking. They are extremely realistic and when they look at you, their eyes sparkling, you often feel uncomfortable in their company. There are 500 wax figures of outstanding people at the museum.

There are several halls at Madam Tussaud's. Highlights include the Grand Hall, the Chamber of Horrors and "The Spirit of London" exhibition. New models are being produced all the time while the old ones are quietly removed from display. Over the years hundreds of celebrities have made their way to Madame Tussaud's studio. Most people agree to be portrayed, but some refuse. There are several cafes in the building. Besides, visitors can buy some souvenirs in the shop.

Museum under the open sky Ulug Hurtuyah Tas”. It is situated in Askizsky district of Republic of Khakasia. It was founded in 2003. Hurtuyah TAS is a three-meter stone stele that was dug into the earth about 6 thousand years ago. Many people believe that it has magical power of giving a baby. They say that "woman" can't hear anything that happens next, but as soon as a woman go around it three circles, the statue comes to life

Today the stele hurtuyah TAS is a place of pilgrimage and is considered one of the most respected stone sculptures. Translation of Stela of Ulug-Khurtuyakh. TAS - is "a big stone old woman", with roughly the embossed face, bulging belly and Breasts. This idol in a female guise, childless women pray for the appearance of children.

Ancient Yurt The second exhibit is a Khakasian Yurt. It was built in 1896. Mostly the exhibits are clothing and shoes, household items and kitchenware. At the moment this is the most complete reconstruction of the Khakas life of the late XIX century.

Yurt with souvenirs The Museum "Ulug khurtuyakh TAS" can offer tourists a variety of souvenirs made of stone, wood, animal bones.

The Museum can offer services: - the traditional meeting of guests; - a tour of the Museum; - tasting Khakas national dishes; - a small national concert with the involvement of the Khakas artists.

Read the text and answer the questions 1. What do you know about these museums? 2. Have you ever been to this museum? 2. Where are they situated? 3. What can you see in the museum? 4. What can you do there? 5. Is it worth visiting?

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