National Palace MuseumNational Palace Museum

By Paul Chen

OutlineOutline Starting Questions Sample Conversations

(1) Invitation to an Exhibit (2) A Tour to NPM

Vocabulary Useful Expressions

(1) Antiques of Different Types (2) Exhibits

Activity Discussion Questions Reference Ref. Museum Info.

Starting QuestionsStarting 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?

What type of antiques do you like the most? Why?

How can one get to NPM from FJU?

Sample Conversation (1): Sample Conversation (1): Invitation to an ExhibitInvitation 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 th

e 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):Sample Conversation (2):A Tour to NPMA 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. L

et’s move forward to another gallery.Bob: Okay then. Let’s go!

VocabularyVocabulary current exhibit 當期展覽 treasure 寶藏 n. once in a life time 一生僅有

一次 ( 的機會 ) altogether 一共 adv. rare 難得的、稀有的 a. jadeite cabbage 翠玉白菜 exquisite 精美的、精緻的

a. marvelously 令人驚訝地、

不可思議地 adv. carve 雕刻 v. You can say that again. 表

贊同他人意見 frank 坦白的 a. stunned 震驚的、驚嘆的 a.

craftsmanship 技術、手藝 n. ancient 古代的 a. must have p.p. 表過去事件肯

定的猜測 to devote oneself to somethin

g 專心致力於某事 completely 完全地 adv. bet 敢斷定 、確信 v. to admire someone 欽佩某人 gallery 陳列室 n.

※ 其它相關單字： souvenir 紀念品 n. gift shop 禮品店

Useful Expressions (1):Useful Expressions (1):Antiques of Different TypesAntiques of Different Types

ceramic ware (pottery) 陶器bronze ware 青銅器china 瓷器enamel 琺瑯 jade article 玉器painting (silk, brush, oil, watercolor…) 畫embroidery 刺繡品calligraphy 書法

Useful Expressions (2):Useful Expressions (2):ExhibitionsExhibitions

※ Current Exhibits: ( 當期展覽 ) Treasures of the World’s Cultures: The British Museum a

fter 250 Years 世界文明瑰寶─大英博物館 250 年收藏展 Lasting Impressions: Seals from the Museum Collection

印象深刻－院藏璽印展 ※ Permanent Exhibits: ( 常設展 )

Heaven-Sent Conveyances: Treasures Among Ch'ing Historical Documents 奉天承運─清代歷史文書珍品展

Dazzling Gems of the Collection: Famous Pieces from the Ch‘ing Dynasty Palaces 玉燦珠光

Compassion and Wisdom: Religious Sculptural Arts 慈悲與智慧—宗教雕塑藝術

Gems in the Rare Books Collection 典冊載籍—古代圖書精華展

ActivityActivityBelow 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?

jadeite cabbage meat-shaped stone

white jade branch of elegant lychee

lotus-shaped warming bowl with greenish-blue glaze

翠玉白菜 肉形石 汝窯青瓷蓮花式碗 白玉錦荔枝

Discussion QuestionsDiscussion Questions

How much do you know about NPM? (opening hours, ticket prices, transportation, services, rules & regulations, and etc.)

How do you feel about NPM’s new policy on the free tour every Friday night? Do you know its purpose?

ReferenceReference

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

Ref. Museum Info.Ref. Museum Info.

Opening HoursTicketsTransportationServicesGeneral Rules & RegulationsMap of NPM

Ref. Opening HoursRef. Opening Hours

Location Hours

Exhibition Building Open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM every day of the year

Library Located on the 2nd to 4th 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

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-shan Garden 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.)

Chih-te Garden Admission free

Ref. TicketsRef. TicketsCategory Admission Applicable to

Regular NTD 160 General audiences

Group NTD 100 Groups of 10 or more

Discount NTD 80 Students with valid student ID

Gratis ( 免費地 )

Free

※ free tour ( 免費參觀 )

1. Children under school age

2. The handicapped and one accompanying person

Ref. TransportationRef. Transportation

By MRT (Danshui Line)By BusBy Car

Ref. Museum ServicesRef. Museum Services

Audio tour service.Free guided tours in English, Mandarin, a

nd Taiwanese.Access-free facilities ( 無障礙設施 ) for phy

sically-challenged visitors.

Ref. General Rules & RegulationsRef. 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 exhib

ition areas are prohibited. 4.The Museum reserves the right to refuse admissi

on, at its discretion ( 斟酌 ), to those wearing improper attire ( 服裝 ), bringing pets, or taking toys into the Museum.

Ref. Map of NPMRef. Map of NPM