National Palace Museum By Paul Chen Outline l

National Palace Museum By Paul Chen

Outline l l Starting Questions Sample Conversations l l Vocabulary Useful Expressions l l l (1) Invitation to an Exhibit (2) A Tour to NPM (1) Antiques of Different Types (2) Exhibits Activity Discussion Questions Reference Ref. Museum Info.

Starting Questions Have you ever been to NPM? When was the last time you went there? How often do you go there? How do you like it? l What type of antiques do you like the most? Why? l How can one get to NPM from FJU? l

Sample Conversation (1): Invitation to an Exhibit Nancy: Hi, Peter. Mary and I are going to NPM this Saturday. Wanna come with us? Peter: What’s the current exhibit? Nancy: Are you kidding? Everyone knows it. It’s the exhibit of British Museum treasures. It’s almost a once in a life time chance for us to see the treasures here in Taiwan. There’re altogether 271 pieces showing this time. Are you interested? Peter: Wow. This is really a rare chance. Okay. Count me in. And thanks for the info.

Sample Conversation (2): A Tour to NPM Bob: Look at that jadeite cabbage! The colors of the insect and the cabbage look so natural and real. And it’s so exquisite and marvelously carved. Elaine: You can say that again. To be frank, this is my favorite artwork in NPM. I always take a look at it every time I come to the museum. I’m often stunned by the craftsmanship of ancient people. They must have devoted themselves completely to their works. Bob: I bet they did. And I admire them so much. Elaine: Me, too. Well. There’s no much time left. Let’s move forward to another gallery. Bob: Okay then. Let’s go!

Vocabulary l l l l craftsmanship 技術、手藝 n. current exhibit 當期展覽 l ancient 古代的 a. treasure 寶藏 n. once in a life time 一生僅有 l must have p. p. 表過去事件肯 一次(的機會) 定的猜測 altogether 一共 adv. l to devote oneself to rare 難得的、稀有的 a. something 專心致力於某事 jadeite cabbage 翠玉白菜 exquisite 精美的、精緻的 a. l completely 完全地 adv. marvelously 令人驚訝地、 l bet 敢斷定 、確信 v. 不可思議地 adv. l to admire someone 欽佩某人 carve 雕刻 v. l gallery 陳列室 n. You can say that again. 表 ※ 其它相關單字： 贊同他人意見 frank 坦白的 a. l souvenir 紀念品 n. stunned 震驚的、驚嘆的 a. l gift shop 禮品店

Useful Expressions (1): Antiques of Different Types ceramic ware (pottery) 陶器 l bronze ware 青銅器 l china 瓷器 l enamel 琺瑯 l jade article 玉器 l painting (silk, brush, oil, watercolor…) 畫 l embroidery 刺繡品 l calligraphy 書法 l

Useful Expressions (2): Exhibitions ※ Current Exhibits: (當期展覽) l Treasures of the World’s Cultures: The British Museum after 250 Years 世界文明瑰寶─大英博物館 250年收藏展 l Lasting Impressions: Seals from the Museum Collection 印象深刻－院藏璽印展 ※ Permanent Exhibits: (常設展) l Heaven-Sent Conveyances: Treasures Among Ch'ing Historical Documents 奉天承運─清代歷史文書珍品展 l Dazzling Gems of the Collection: Famous Pieces from the Ch‘ing Dynasty Palaces 玉燦珠光 l Compassion and Wisdom: Religious Sculptural Arts 慈 悲與智慧—宗教雕塑藝術 l Gems in the Rare Books Collection 典冊載籍—古代圖書 精華展

Activity l Below are some famous antiques collected in NPM. Just enjoy viewing them while bear their English names in mind. You may need to introduce them to your foreign friends someday. Who know? 翠玉白菜 肉形石 jadeite cabbage meat-shaped stone 白玉錦荔枝 white jade branch of elegant lychee 汝窯青瓷蓮花式碗 lotus-shaped warming bowl with greenish-blue glaze

Discussion Questions How much do you know about NPM? (opening hours, ticket prices, transportation, services, rules & regulations, and etc. ) l How do you feel about NPM’s new policy on the free tour every Friday night? Do you know its purpose? l

Reference l National Palace Museum <http: //www. npm. gov. tw/en/home. htm>

Ref. Museum Info. Opening Hours l Tickets l Transportation l Services l General Rules & Regulations l Map of NPM l

Ref. Opening Hours Location Exhibition Building Hours Open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM every day of the year Library Located on the 2 nd to 4 th floors of the Library Building. Open to the public daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, except Sundays and national holidays. Chang Dai-ch'ien Memorial Residence Chih-shan Garden Open Monday to Friday, except national holidays. Please first call (02) 2881 -2021 (ext. 2683) or write in advance to apply and arrange for a visit. Chih-te Garden Admission free Open Tuesday to Sunday from 7 AM to 7 PM (Garden admission (入場費) is NT$20, or free upon presenting an NPM ticket stub for that day. )

Ref. Tickets Category Regular Group Discount Gratis (免 費地) Admission NTD 160 NTD 100 NTD 80 Applicable to General audiences Groups of 10 or more Students with valid student ID Free 1. Children under school age ※ free tour ( 免費參觀) 2. The handicapped and one accompanying person

Ref. Transportation By MRT (Danshui Line) l By Bus l By Car l

Ref. Museum Services Audio tour service. l Free guided tours in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese. l Access-free facilities (無障礙設施) for physically-challenged visitors. l

Ref. General Rules & Regulations 1. Refrain from (戒除) speaking in a loud voice, having children running around, eating and drinking, smoking, or improperly disposing (丟棄) of wastepaper or other articles. 2. Refrain from using your cell phone. 3. All forms of photography and filming in the exhibition areas are prohibited. 4. The Museum reserves the right to refuse admission, at its discretion (斟酌), to those wearing improper attire (服裝), bringing pets, or taking toys into the Museum.

Ref. Map of NPM