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some electronic gadgets of more recent vintage may be considered
antiques. 2. ____”.
“Any piece of furniture or decorative object or the like
produced in a former period and valuable because of its beauty or rarity”.
In the United States, the 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act defined an
antique as “works of art, collections in illustration of the progress of the
arts, works in bronze, marble, terra cotta, pottery or porcelain, artistic
antiquities and objects of ornamental character or educational value which
will have been produced prior to the year 1830”. 1830 was roughly the
beginning of mass production in the U.S. and 100 years older than 1930
Smoot-Hawley Tarrif Act. These definitions allow people to make
a distinction between genuine antique pieces, vintage items, and collectible
objects.
Antiquing is the act of shopping, identifying, negotiating, or
bargaining for antiques. Items can be bought for personal use, gifts, and in
the case of brokers and dealers, profit. Antiquing is performed at garage
sales, estate sales, resort towns, antiques districts, collectives, and
international auction houses. It should be noted that the word “antiquing”
may also refer to the art of making an object appear antique through
applying an antique looking paint application.
The alternative term antiquities commonly refers to the remains of
ancient art and everyday items from antiquity, which themselves are often
archaeological artifacts. 3. _____ Artifacts from earlier periods such as the
Mesolithic, and other civilizations from Asia and elsewhere may also be
covered by the term.
Antiques furniture is the term for collectible interior furnishings of
considerable age; often its age, rarity, condition, utility, or other unique
features make the furniture desirable. Furniture can be a product of artistic
design and is considered a form of decorative art. Antique furniture
includes dining tables, chairs, bureaus, chests, etc. The most common
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woods are mahogany, oak, pine, walnut and rosewood. Many modern
pieces of furniture often use laminate or wood veneer to cheaply achieve
the same effect. 4. ____ The most common include Arts & Crafts,
Georgian, Regency American Pastoral, and Victorian.
An antique shop (or antiques shop) is a retail store specializing in the
selling of antiques. Antiques shops can be located either locally or with the
advent of the Internet they can be found online. An online antique shop
can also be located within an antique mall, where an individual antique
seller can open a shop and display their items for sell within the mall.
Normally the stock of a shop is sourced from auctions, estate sales,
searching at flea markets or garage sales. Many items may in fact pass
through multiple antique dealers before arriving in a retail antique shop.
By their very nature, they sell unique items and are typically willing to buy
items, even from individuals. 5. ___ Frequently many antique shops will
be clustered together in nearby locations; or even all under the same roof
in one antique mall, though frequently in that case it may be referred to as
a stall rather than shop.
Antiques restoration refers to the process of restoring an antique
or work of art to a like-new condition. Restoration can be as simple
as light cleaning to remove disfiguring dirt or grime, such as on the surface
of a painting, or it may include near complete rebuilding or replacement,
as might be the case with old automobiles or furniture.
There is a lot of difference between restoring and repairing. You may
achieve functionality with a repair, but restoring an item properly is an artform. 6. ___ Stripping is only done as a last resort, especially with antique
furniture. Engines might be rebuilt with new parts as necessary, or holes
in a pot might be patched. While some of these practices are frowned on
by many museums, scholars, and other experts, for many people there is
little value in an antique that is unusable or not able to be displayed.
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In contrast, conservation typically aims to preserve the remaining
material, i.e. an antique or work of art, against further deterioration
as being worthy or valuable on its own without necessarily being
functional or looking new. 7. ___ Slowing or stopping deterioration and
eliminating or mitigating the root cause is the first task of the conservator.
To this end, conservators are usually trained in the science of materials and
chemistry, as well as art history, archaeology, and other disciplines related
to their areas of expertise.
II. Read the article again and answer the following questions:
1. What is an antique?
2. Where can antiques be bought?
3. What are the variations of the term “antique”?
4. What is considered to be one of the most collectible areas of
antiques? Why?
5. How do antique shops stock their inventory?
6. What is the difference between antiques restoration and antiques
conservation?
III. Read the text about art dealers. Fill the gaps with the phrases
from the table.
art people artists’ studios artists’ works contemporary art
individual artists market trends represented artists unsigned works
An art dealer is a person or company that buys and sells works of
art. Art dealers’ professional associations serve to set high standards for
accreditation or membership and to support art exhibitions and shows.
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An art dealer typically seeks out various artists to represent, and
builds relationships with collectors and museums whose interests are likely
to match the work of the 1. ________________ . Some dealers are able to
anticipate 2. _____________ , while some prominent dealers may be able
to influence the taste of the market. Many dealers specialize in a particular
style, period, or region. They often travel internationally, frequenting
exhibitions, auctions, and 3. _____________________ looking for good
buys, little-known treasures, and exciting new works. When dealers buy
works of art, they resell them either in their galleries or directly to
collectors. Those who deal in 4. _____________________ usually exhibit
artists’ works in their galleries, and take a percentage of the price the
works sell for.
Dealers have to understand the business side of the art world. They
often study the history of art before entering on their careers. They keep up
with trends in the market and are knowledgeable about the style of 5.
_____________________ want to buy. They figure out how much they
should pay for a piece and then estimate the resale price. They are also
passionate and knowledgeable about art. Those who deal with
contemporary art promote new artists, creating a market for the 6.
_________________ and enabling themselves entrepreneurial success.
The art world is subject to economic booms and bust just like any other
market. Art dealers must be economically conscious in order to maintain
their livelihoods. The mark ups of art work must be carefully monitored.
To determine an artwork’s value, dealers inspect the objects or
paintings closely, and compare the fine details with similar pieces. Some
dealers with many years of experience learn to identify 7.
_____________________ by examining stylistic features such as brush
strokes, colours, form. They recognize the styles of different periods and 8.
_____________________ . Often art dealers are able to distinguish authentic
works from forgeries (although even dealers are sometimes fooled).
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WATCHING
Watch the video: The Portobello Road: The most famous antique
market in London https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/place/
470049-notting-hill-and-portobello-road-market and answer the
following questions:
1. Where is it situated?
2. How many sections are there? What’s the difference between them?
3. What antiques can you find in the second section?
4. Tell the origin of Portobello and the Portobello Road.
5. Is it the largest market in the UK?
6. What section would you like to visit at first? Why?
7. Imagine that you are fond of any antiques. Would you sell or only
collect it?
8. What is your attitude to the sail the antiques as a business?
9. What antique items do you prefer more? Name.
WRITING
Describe a worth enjoying theatrical performance. Try to use some of
the vocabulary you learned earlier in this unit. In your answer, you could
include some of the following topics:
What the performance was about.
Where it took place.
How fine the acting and plot were.
Explain why it was a worth watching and enjoying theatrical
performance.
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UNIT 7. DIGITAL NOMADS
LEAD-IN
In group, discuss the following questions.
1. What is a digital nomad? Would you like the opportunity to work
in many different locations, or would you prefer to work in just one place?
Why?
2. Can you describe people who becomes digital nomads? Is it just
for young people? Would it be possible for people with families?
3. What kind of personal qualities or character would you need to be
a digital nomad?
4. Do you think the digital nomad lifestyle is more exciting than
those who work in just one place?
5. In what ways would working in an office be better than being
a digital nomad?
VOCABULARY
remote working — the practice of an employee working at their
home, or in some other place that is not an organization’s usual place of
business
remote worker — a person who works remotely
digital / virtual workplace — an ecosystem of workplace technologies
that allow companies to effectively collaborate and converse — whether
you’re working remotely, hybrid or in an office
steady paycheck — income from a job that lasts or continues for
a period of time in a dependable way
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freelancer — someone who does particular pieces of work for
different organizations, rather than working all the time for a single
organization
gig economy — a way of working that is a based-on people having
temporary jobs or separate pieces of work, each paid separately, rather
than working for an employer
I. Using the vocabulary words above, complete the following
sentences (use words in the correct form):
1. We provide special training for managers who supervise ……
(remote workers).
2. Many have lost their homes, their professions and even their
identities amid a “……” (gig economy) that offers little and promises nothing.
3. Communication technology is the most important thing to take
into consideration when creating your …… (digital workplace).
4. They also would be allowed to consider …… (freelancers) and
part-time employees as employees for the purposes of the bill.
5. Organizations have embraced …… (remote working) during
coronavirus lockdowns.
6. Life is a bit easier with a …… (steady paycheck) and without
the constant fear your startup might go bust.
READING
Digital Nomad
In the last few years, remote work has become more popular. It is
also known as working from home (WFH) and working online. However,
there is a group of workers who call themselves digital nomads (DNs) —
people who work online while travelling.
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Being a digital nomad is different from being on vacation. Firstly,
it’s a slower lifestyle — while vacations usually include a lot of free time
and outings, digital nomads still work full time. This means that they can
only enjoy their evenings or weekends in their new locations. Digital
nomads often stay in one city for a few months, and try to live like the
locals do.
However, many people are criticizing the lifestyle. Digital nomads
tend to come from countries with a high cost of living, like Canada or the
United States. Compared to the locals, digital nomads often make a lot
more money. They can drive up rental prices in popular areas in places like
Bangkok or Bali, two famous DN destinations. Some restaurants or hotels
try to attract digital nomads and foreigners, assuming that they have more
money to spend. This makes it difficult for locals to afford living in their
own cities.
Others say that the digital nomads really benefit the economy —
workers spend money in their host country, and help boost tourism. DNs
also are ushering a new era of work-life balance, and are showing that the
traditional office job may be changing. Some countries have started to
offer digital nomad visas in order to attract foreign spenders, like Portugal.
As more and more people move to online workspaces, digital nomads may
become even more common.
I. Read the text and answer the following questions:
1. What’s the difference between a digital nomad and a remote
worker?
2. What’s the opposite of a foreigner?
3. What are factors that can drive up the cost of living?
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4. How does a digital nomad’s travel style differ from a normal
vacation?
5. What are the two high cost-of-living countries mentioned?
6. What are the two digital nomad hotspots mentioned?
7. What are the criticisms against digital nomads living in other
countries?
8. Are there any positives to being a DN?
WATCHING
Watch a video by PBS called “Future of Work / Digital Nomads:
The Changing World of Work” https://rutube.ru/video/
68ea198a1374a3844779b2d62ef43491/ and answer the following
questions:
1. How many Americans were digital nomads before the pandemic?
a) 8 hundred
b) 8 thousand
c) 8 million
2. What generation are many digital nomads?
a) boomers
b) millennials
c) gen Z
3. Where did Erick Prince work before he became a digital nomad?
a) the military
b) the government
c) in the tech industry
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4. What job role is similar to a digital nomad?
a) an officer worker
b) a remote worker
c) a homeworker
5. Chiang Mai is an attractive destination for digital nomads thanks
to its low _____________ .
6. Mike Holp has been working for Airbnb for two years as an
__________ .
7. Mike gets paid a _____________ for every new host he signs up.
8. One of the best things about being a digital nomad is not having
a _____________ and being able to set your own hours.
9. Digital nomads used the opportunities of what to create a flexible
workplace?
10. An advantage of being a digital nomad is the opportunity to see
what?
11. Where could Erick Prince sit for the rest of his life working on his
laptop?
12. What don’t you have in the US system of work?
TALKING POINT
In group, discuss the following questions.
1. Imagine that you become a digital nomad for 1 year. What would
you miss about your current home? What would you miss about your area?
2. Do you have plans to ever try being a digital nomad? Why or why
not? Have you ever tried it before?
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