- •In the background
- •Word Formation
- •I. Translate the sentences. Keep in mind that the underlined words belong to different parts of speech.
- •II. Complete the chart
- •Word Meaning
- •I. Match the following words with their definitions:
- •II. What do they call:
- •The Craft of the Painters
- •Word Use
- •I. Choose the right word:
- •II.Choose the proper words to complete the sentences:
- •III. Choose the right word:
- •IV. Give English equivalents of the following words:
- •V. Match the two parts of the sentences
- •VII. Match Russian idioms with their English equivalents.
- •VIII. Choose the correct meaning of the underlined words and expressions.
- •Skill Developing
- •I. Work as an interpreter to complete the dialogues.
- •II. Comment on the following quotations
- •Text “English Painting”.
- •Class Discussion
- •Skill Developing
- •Describing the Paintings.
- •I. Read the texts
- •The Description of the “Family Portrait” by Van Dyck
- •II. Skim the description of a well-known painting. Go on describing it in your own words giving your judgment and appreciation.
- •III. Choose one of your favourite paintings and describe it according to the following outline:
- •IV. Study the way to discuss and evaluate paintings.
- •V. Read the dialogues and make up your own one’s using the expressions given above.
- •My Favourite Artist
- •I. Read the biography of the painter.
- •II.Look at the paintings by Leonid Shchemilyov. Share your impressions with your groupmates. What do you think of their: a) theme b) message c) style
- •III. Describe one of the paintings by Leonid Shchemilyov that produced the strong impression on you, explain your choice.
- •IV. Read the biographies of famous Belarusian painters. Speak about your favourite artist.
- •Art Galleries
- •I.Read the text and answer the questions. London Art Galleries
- •II. Read the text and speak about the National Art Museum.
- •III. There are hundreds of art galleries all over the world. Read the story about one of them. Fill in the words in appropriate form from the box.
- •VI. Communication Work:
- •I. Give Russian equivalents for the following English proverbs and sayings.
- •II. Explain the meaning of each proverb.
- •III. Make up a dialogue to illustrate one of the proverbs Group Discussion
- •Reading Comprehension Test Marc Chagall
- •III.Complete the sentences according to the contents of the text;
- •IV.Mark the following statements as “True” or “False”
- •V. Answer the questions:
- •VI. Why do you think Chagall’s paintings belong to the whole world?
III.Complete the sentences according to the contents of the text;
… could prevent Chagall from getting a good education.
Besides taking violin classes…
Chagall first turned to the village scenes and peasant life…
Chagall moved to Paris in 1911 because…
The poet Appolinaire helped Chagall with …
Being appointed Fine Arts Commissar in Vitebsk Chagall…
IV.Mark the following statements as “True” or “False”
Being born into a Jewish family Chagall had good prospects in getting education.
To play the violin remained his vain dream.
In his early 20s Chagall was a naive and dreamy youth.
The main subject of his paintings in St. Petersburg art school was country life.
Bella Rosenfeld was born in Moscow.
The early days of Russian revolution inspired Chagall greatly.
Chagall left the Soviet Union because he needed new impressions.
Chagall’s work was appreciated highly only after his death.
V. Answer the questions:
What family was Chagall born into?
How did he manage to get secondary education?
Why was he admitted to a celebrated art school in St. Petersburg?
Who was Chagall’s muse at that period?
Why did Chagall move to Paris?
What genre of painting became typical of Chagall in Paris?
What position did Chagall occupy in Vitebsk after the October Revolution?
What made Chagall leave Vitebsk again?
What masterpieces made him world known?
What was the main message of all his paintings? (“One ”)
VI. Why do you think Chagall’s paintings belong to the whole world?