地道美语:同历史爱好者逛博物馆

Livy:Tell me again why we're here on a Saturday afternoon.

Nicholas:You're going to love this museum.

It has artifacts and exhibits from all the major periods in history, from prehistoric days to the present.

Livy:Hmm, fascinating.

Nicholas:It is, isn't it?

We follow the timeline of human history from one room to the next. See?

This room is devoted to ancient history and ancient civilizations.

Livy:Is there a gift shop?

Nicholas:Sure, there's one on the way out, but let me show you a few things in this room.

It's all about the Middle Ages.

Check this out. Doesn't it blow your mind?

Livy:Yeah, wow, great. Actually, it's all kind of dull.

Isn't there something more exciting to see?

Nicholas:You want excitement?

Then let's skip ahead to the rooms on the Renaissance. Look at this!

Livy:This is all great, but I've seen enough. Let's keep going.

Nicholas:We're rushing past the best exhibits, but if you want to keep going, I guess we can do that.

These next rooms are devoted to more recent history, the Industrial Revolution and pre- and post- World War years.

Livy:Is there anything else?

Nicholas:You mean you're done looking at over 3,000 years of historical exhibits?

This is one of the best museums in the world.

I could spend all weekend here.

Livy:That's because you're a history buff.

Hey, that room is about the Information Age.

Do you think I can check my email in there?

Nicholas:sigh.