The Reading Room

The Reading Room at the British Museum is located in the centre of the Museum’s Great Court. For much of its history, access was limited to registered researchers, attracting notable visitors including Karl Marx, Oscar Wilde, Rudyard Kipling, Mark Twain, and H.G. Wells. The majority of the collection was moved to the new British Library in 2000. The Reading Room now houses an information centre and a curated collection of specialty art and history titles. It is also known to host long-running seasonal exhibitions, such as the 2006 autumn exhibition centred on China’s famous Terracotta Army.

Which library __________?

The National Library of People’s Republic of China

The National Library of People’s Republic of China, located in Beijing, is the largest library in Asia. Founded in 1909, it was formally inaugurated in 1912. The library holds diverse collections of Chinese literature and historical documents. It houses official publications of the United Nations and foreign governments, and a collection of literature, and materials in over 115 languages. The National Library also holds carvings on oracle bones and tortoise shells from the Shang dynasty.

Which library __________?

The Library of Parliament in Ottawa

The Library of Parliament in Ottawa, Canada holds a special distinction, as it is the only library featured on Canada’s ten-dollar bill. The design of this national landmark was inspired by the British Museum Reading Room, and includes white pine panelling with beautifully detailed carvings of flowers, masks, and mythical creatures. The collection encompasses about 600,000 items, which are looked after by a dedicated 300-member staff. While access to the facility is generally restricted to Canadian parliamentary business, tours are often made available to the public.

Which library __________?

Task 4

Rocking the Cosmos

Dr. Brian May is an astrophysicist; (17) ____________ and eventually earned his doctorate there. He went on to write a book about the history of the universe and become chancellor of John Moore’s University in Liverpool.

That’s a quick view of Dr. May’s resume. But it does leave one thing out. Although he began studying for his degree in the early 1970s, (18) ___________. Something came up, you might say, and sidetracked him for thirty-five years.

The man who loved studying stars became a star himself.

When he wasn’t studying astrophysics, Brian played the guitar. And his band was getting so busy that (19) ____________. The band was called Smile, until (20) _____________ Queen.

Bulsara changed his name to Freddie Mercury, Brian May left his studies behind to go on tour, and (21) ____________. May says his physics training helped him with his music career. It came in handy, for instance, when (22) _____________. In an age before digital, he was able to make the calculations necessary to create the sound of thousands of people stomping and clapping with no echo whatsoever.

As a result, Brain May can claim the distinction of being the only astrophysicist in the world ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Rocking the Cosmos

Dr. Brian May is an astrophysicist; (17) ____________ and eventually earned his doctorate there. He went on to write a book about the history of the universe and become chancellor of John Moore’s University in Liverpool.

That’s a quick view of Dr. May’s resume. But it does leave one thing out. Although he began studying for his degree in the early 1970s, (18) ___________. Something came up, you might say, and sidetracked him for thirty-five years.

The man who loved studying stars became a star himself.

When he wasn’t studying astrophysics, Brian played the guitar. And his band was getting so busy that (19) ____________. The band was called Smile, until (20) _____________ Queen.

Bulsara changed his name to Freddie Mercury, Brian May left his studies behind to go on tour, and (21) ____________. May says his physics training helped him with his music career. It came in handy, for instance, when (22) _____________. In an age before digital, he was able to make the calculations necessary to create the sound of thousands of people stomping and clapping with no echo whatsoever.

As a result, Brain May can claim the distinction of being the only astrophysicist in the world ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Rocking the Cosmos

Dr. Brian May is an astrophysicist; (17) ____________ and eventually earned his doctorate there. He went on to write a book about the history of the universe and become chancellor of John Moore’s University in Liverpool.

That’s a quick view of Dr. May’s resume. But it does leave one thing out. Although he began studying for his degree in the early 1970s, (18) ___________. Something came up, you might say, and sidetracked him for thirty-five years.

The man who loved studying stars became a star himself.

When he wasn’t studying astrophysics, Brian played the guitar. And his band was getting so busy that (19) ____________. The band was called Smile, until (20) _____________ Queen.

Bulsara changed his name to Freddie Mercury, Brian May left his studies behind to go on tour, and (21) ____________. May says his physics training helped him with his music career. It came in handy, for instance, when (22) _____________. In an age before digital, he was able to make the calculations necessary to create the sound of thousands of people stomping and clapping with no echo whatsoever.

As a result, Brain May can claim the distinction of being the only astrophysicist in the world ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Rocking the Cosmos

Dr. Brian May is an astrophysicist; (17) ____________ and eventually earned his doctorate there. He went on to write a book about the history of the universe and become chancellor of John Moore’s University in Liverpool.

That’s a quick view of Dr. May’s resume. But it does leave one thing out. Although he began studying for his degree in the early 1970s, (18) ___________. Something came up, you might say, and sidetracked him for thirty-five years.

The man who loved studying stars became a star himself.

When he wasn’t studying astrophysics, Brian played the guitar. And his band was getting so busy that (19) ____________. The band was called Smile, until (20) _____________ Queen.

Bulsara changed his name to Freddie Mercury, Brian May left his studies behind to go on tour, and (21) ____________. May says his physics training helped him with his music career. It came in handy, for instance, when (22) _____________. In an age before digital, he was able to make the calculations necessary to create the sound of thousands of people stomping and clapping with no echo whatsoever.

As a result, Brain May can claim the distinction of being the only astrophysicist in the world ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Rocking the Cosmos

Dr. Brian May is an astrophysicist; (17) ____________ and eventually earned his doctorate there. He went on to write a book about the history of the universe and become chancellor of John Moore’s University in Liverpool.

That’s a quick view of Dr. May’s resume. But it does leave one thing out. Although he began studying for his degree in the early 1970s, (18) ___________. Something came up, you might say, and sidetracked him for thirty-five years.

The man who loved studying stars became a star himself.

When he wasn’t studying astrophysics, Brian played the guitar. And his band was getting so busy that (19) ____________. The band was called Smile, until (20) _____________ Queen.

Bulsara changed his name to Freddie Mercury, Brian May left his studies behind to go on tour, and (21) ____________. May says his physics training helped him with his music career. It came in handy, for instance, when (22) _____________. In an age before digital, he was able to make the calculations necessary to create the sound of thousands of people stomping and clapping with no echo whatsoever.

As a result, Brain May can claim the distinction of being the only astrophysicist in the world ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Rocking the Cosmos

Dr. Brian May is an astrophysicist; (17) ____________ and eventually earned his doctorate there. He went on to write a book about the history of the universe and become chancellor of John Moore’s University in Liverpool.

That’s a quick view of Dr. May’s resume. But it does leave one thing out. Although he began studying for his degree in the early 1970s, (18) ___________. Something came up, you might say, and sidetracked him for thirty-five years.

The man who loved studying stars became a star himself.

When he wasn’t studying astrophysics, Brian played the guitar. And his band was getting so busy that (19) ____________. The band was called Smile, until (20) _____________ Queen.

Bulsara changed his name to Freddie Mercury, Brian May left his studies behind to go on tour, and (21) ____________. May says his physics training helped him with his music career. It came in handy, for instance, when (22) _____________. In an age before digital, he was able to make the calculations necessary to create the sound of thousands of people stomping and clapping with no echo whatsoever.

As a result, Brain May can claim the distinction of being the only astrophysicist in the world ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.