International Museum Day

May 18 is International Museum Day. Elliot checked out The British Museum in London. He wanted to see if it’s fun for kids to visit.

Read the following words and phrases and their definitions.

• epic - very impressive
• sword - a weapon with a long metal blade that has a sharp point and edge
• pocket money - money that kids get from their parents regularly
• very crammed - full of people

First read the assignment. Next watch the video. Take notes to help you do the assignment.

1. What is Elliot’s general impression of the British Museum?


2. How old is Elliot?


3. Elliot loves Samurai swords. What does he like even better?


4. How much does the water cost?


5. Why is the museum better than school?


6. Elliot sees all kinds of stuff in the museum. What would you like to see there?