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  • a deep hole or area of holes made in the earth. Minerals such as gold, coal, or precious stones are dug out of them
    mines
  • Our life gets better and better not ____________, but by working hard.
    by chance
  • In the New York exhibit, although an excellent catalogue and ______________ were available, the objects had no labels.
    audio guides
  • Finally, we reach the ___________ to the gate, where two big doors swing open to let us in.
    entrance
  • In the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the 7 dwarfs are often seen working in a ____________ .
    mine
  • I sloshed along the shore listening to Mozart on my new _____________________. .
    headphones
  • The very young infants' classrooms were on the ground floor, those for older infants were on the ____________.
    first floor
  • We wanted to know where the lockers were, so we went to the _________ to ask.
    information desk t
  • This amazing artist can carve ____________ out of blocks of marble.
    sculptures
  • to continue to do or go on as before.
    carry on
  • a chest or cabinet that can be locked.
    lockers
  • Mr. Graham was amazed to find 42 ancient _______ coins inside the pot.
    gold
  • a set of steps in or attached to a building that allow one to go from one floor or level to another.
    stairs
  • a person or animal that has taken first place in a contest or game; winner.
    champion
  • a way out
    exit
  • a doorway or other place through which one enters.
    entrance
  • A counter where people may obtain information, typically in a public building such as an airport, library, or hospital.
    information desk
  • to start to talk about a particular subject
    bring up
  • Without plan; accidentally:
    by chance
  • We went to see the __________ of ancient Egyptian art at the museum.
    exhibit
  • Sometimes it's quicker to use the ___________ than to wait for the elevator.
    stairs
  • There are rows of metal ___________ along the walls at school, where students can put their belongings.
    lockers
  • There is a rich collection of ____________ in this show - some of which are very special indeed.
    exhibits
  • The museum has been heavily criticized over its acquisition of the four-million-dollar ____________ .
    sculpture
  • a collection of things that are shown or on display for many people to look at.
    exhibits - 展示品
  • British for elevator (U.S) a platform or a small room used to raise and lower.
    a lift
  • the art or craft of making statues or other objects by carving, chiseling, or molding.
    sculpture
  • Luke walked over to the _______________to ask for a leaflet with a map of the museum.
    information desk
  • You put on a pair of _________ and you get the same experience as with a great pair of speakers.
    headphones
  • My aunty didn’t feel too well at the theater, so she went out to get some fresh air. She left the theater through the rear ___________ .
    exit
  • I live in a ______________ flat with a small garden which has flower borders on three sides.
    ground-floor
  • an office of a transportation company, theatrical or entertainment enterprise, or ticket agency where tickets are sold and reservations made.
    ticket office
  • in American English, the ground floor. In British English, the floor above the ground floor.
    first floor
  • the floor of a building closest to ground level; first floor.
    ground floor
  • A handheld device which provides recorded information for visitors touring a museum, gallery, or other place of interest.
    audio guide
  • The tours are guided but you get an ___________ in your language of choice.
    audio guide
  • a sound receiver for a radio or stereo system that is held over one or both ears by a band; earphones.
    headphones
  • The two naughty boys, Jack and Timothy just ________ as if nothing has happened.
    carried on
  • Because of the big earthquake the ___________ could not operate so we had to walk down the 20 floors.
     lifts
  • She got on the elevator on the _____________ and pushed the button for the 35th.
    ground floor
  • Annie, don't always _____________ this _____?
    Don't always bring this up
  • She is the world ____________ for the third year in succession.
    champion
  • a soft, heavy, yellow metal that is one of the chemical elements. It is often combined with other metals to make it harder and stronger.
    gold
  • Everyone cheered for the _______________ as she finished the race in first place.
    champion
  • without fail; of course; absolutely, certainly (granting a permission)
    by all means
  • The prince, Glennure The Crazy, offered a ____________ watch and necklace to the princess, but the princess said NO THANKS.
    gold
  • Ironically the man who was a world _______________ in wood chopping, loved trees.
    champion
  • The ___________ at the museum is open until 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
    ticket office
  • Working underground in a _________ can be a very dangerous job. It is one of the most lethal jobs.
    mine