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A Visit to the Science Museum
One sunny morning in August, my class and I went on a trip to the science museum. "This will be important," said our teacher, Ms. Brown. "You’ll learn a lot about history and science." I packed my schoolbag with a pen, a notebook, and a green cap, feeling excited. "Hello, everyone!" Ms. Brown said as we gathered at the bus stop. "Let’s go!"
The bus was full of students, and I sat next to my sister, who is sixteen. "I hope it’s not boring," she whispered. "Not at all," I replied. "It’s going to be huge and exciting!" The driver, a helpful Australian man, drove us through the northern part of the city. "We’ll be there soon," he said, and everybody cheered.
When we arrived, the museum building was tall and black, with a deep entrance. "Follow me," Ms. Brown instructed, and we walked into the hall. The first thing we saw was a huge model of a rocket. "Wow," I said, "it’s shaped like a kite!" My friend Tom drew a picture of it in his notebook, and Ms. Brown smiled. "That’s a good idea," she said.
Inside, we learned about cancer research. "Scientists are working hard to find a cure," Ms. Brown explained. A blind student named Jack listened carefully, holding a thick braille book. "It’s real science," he said, and we all felt inspired. "Let’s collect facts for our project," Tom suggested, and we agreed.
We moved from room to room, up and down the stairs. In one area, there was a race between robot cars. "Who will win?" I asked. "Let’s watch," said Ms. Brown. The cars sped quickly, and the second one crossed the finish line. "That was close!" shouted my sister, lifting her arms in excitement.
At noon, we had a picnic in the museum garden. Ms. Brown provided sandwiches, noodles, and juice. "Don’t waste any," she said, and we ate under the sun. "This is better than a weekday lunch at school," I told Tom, and he nodded. A radio played soft music, and we felt free and happy.
After lunch, we went to a science show. "Hello, everybody!" said the presenter, a western scientist. "Today, we’ll lift this huge weight with a machine." We watched, amazed, as the weight rose into the air. "That’s impossible!" said Jack, but it was true. "Science can do amazing things," Ms. Brown added.
Later, we saw an examination of old tools. "These were used to cut down trees in the forest," the guide said, showing us a thick axe. "They’re from a hundred years ago." I wrote notes, trying to remember everything. "Don’t be careless," Ms. Brown warned, but I was too busy with the exhibit to mind.
At last, we reached the prize area. "If you answer this question, you might win," the guide said. The question was about the population of Australia. "I think it’s seventy million," I guessed, but the real answer was closer to twenty-five million. Still, I got a small prize—a paper kite! "I’m proud of you," Ms. Brown said, and I felt great.
Before leaving, we said goodbye to the museum staff. "Come back once more," they invited, and we promised we would. On the bus ride home, I sat with Jack. "Today was a success," he said, and I agreed. We talked about how science can change the world, and I felt lucky to be part of it.
That afternoon, I hung my kite on my wall and wrote in my diary: "The museum was terrible to leave, but I’m used to learning new things now." I fell asleep, dreaming of rockets and robots, knowing this trip would stay with me forever.