Welcome to London Life. This week, we find out out about London's science museum. It is one of London's most popular attractions. This week is National Science Week in Britain, so it's likely to get lots of visitors.

During the programme, we look at some useful science vocabulary.


As you listen, try to answer the following questions:

1: What kinds of things are children most interested in?
2: What is William's favourite thing at the museum?

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	Science Museum

Words and expressions from the programme

ingenuity
the ability to think of clever new ways of doing things
The criminals used their ingenuity to find a way to break in to the house without anyone else ever knowing.

interactive
people who use it can also be involved in the exchange of information
This website is interactive - users can do quizzes and post comments.

Industrial Revolution
a period of time in the late 18th and early 19th centuries when more and more machines started to be used instead of people to do work
The Industrial Revolution completely changed people's lives.

a steam engine
a machine which makes power by boiling water
More and more machines were powered by steam engines.

a blueprint
a plan or design for something
I have completed the blueprint for the new building.

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