Explore with a Themed Backpack◆
This unique experience allows visitors under 16 to explore the museum in a fun way. Jobs in Roman Britain, best
for ages 7-11, sees kids match modern objects with ancient objects; Sensory Support Backpack provides resources and
ideas to support young visitors aged 3–11 with additional sensory needs in a busy museum environment; Little Feet, a
backpack for kids under 5 for use in any area of the museum is also worth trying.
21. How could the visitors get entry to the museum?
A. By informing the staff in advance. B. By applying on the Internet.
C. By sending email s to apply for entry. D. By buying tickets at the door.
22. Why are the galleries closed at short notice?
A. For keeping clean. B. For personal activities.
C. For security issues. D. For controlling visiting.
23. What can visitors do in Jobs in Roman Britain?
A. Having some discussions. B. Taking photos of objects.
C. Doing the object matching. D. Wandering around galleries.
B
There are 225 students in Common Ground’s campus, who attend class on 20 acres ( 英亩) of land surrounded by
West Rock Ridge State Park. Students take classes outside, learn how to tend to the land and grow food for local
communities where access to fresh produce is insufficient.
Teachers at Common Ground say their students seem to be more engaged in the classroom when compared to
most students at traditional public high schools. They say this is due in part to the autonomy that students are given
over their education. “In class, students aren’t just being lectured; they’re experiencing their lessons,” O’connor, a
senior at Common Ground said. “We’re very hands on. We’ve had science classes where we go outside and do
experiments within nature. We’ll go into the wetlands and do experiments where we interact with the fish or the frogs
out there.”
Samantha Townsend, an English teacher at Common Ground said the school encourages students to be active
participants in their learning process. “There’s more cooperative learning here where they work in groups and have the
opportunity to make a choice about what works best for them in their learning,” Townsend said. “If a student would
prefer to write a poem rather than write an essay, then we allow them to tap into their unique passion, skill, or
interest.”
“They’re looking at the world in a very different way. They’re thinking about climate change. They’re thinking
about the types of food we eat and the impact it has on our bodies and on their communities,” Cherry Pacquette-
Emmanuel, High School Director said. She said she wanted students to take their experience at Common Ground and
understand their future careers could be anything they want it to be. To not just have a career to have a career, but
make sure their life’s work is making a difference. “The fact that the concept for Common Ground came about
because there’s some educators that wanted to do things differently and have created this really unique space,” she
said.
24. What do the students of Common Ground do outside?
A. Grow produce. B. Plant trees. C. Do research. D. Hunt for jobs.
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