20. Some word combinations have been left out of the following descriptions (See on page 35) and put each of the following word combinations in its correct position in the passages below.

An ornate pink, to be turned with, to be especially delicate, a low pedestal, quiet contemplation, a black lace collar, an air of immediacy, an allusion to, to wear, to admire one’s reflection

Manet’s endeavor to capture the flavor of contemporary society extended to portraits of barmaids, street musicians, rag pickers, and other standard Parisian “types” that were favorite subjects of popular illustrated literature. Before the Mirror (b, see on page 35) is thought to be one such painting but more spontaneous in execution. The artist’s vigorous brushstrokes lend _____ to the picture. The corseted woman represented here_____ in a mirror; but this particular scene is extremely private – the woman, in _____ of her own image, _____ her back to the viewer.

Five portraits of the Infanta by Velazquez are known. The painting shown here is the earliest, usually dated 1653 or 1654. Infanta Margarita Teresa in a Pink Gown (a, see on page 35) is one of Velazquez’s most enchanting infant portraits. Margarita Teresa stands on a red and black patterned carpet draped over_____. She _____ and silver brocade dress with _____, a golden necklace, bracelets and a golden chain across her chest. Her hairstyle is simple, as befits her age. The vase of glass on the table, accentuated by sparse, but highly descriptive brushstrokes, _____ and far ahead of its time in terms of its impressionistic treatment. It contains roses, irises, and marguerites – perhaps _____ the sitter’s name.

c

1 A

2. b

3 C

21. Have you ever seen the world-famous paintings given below? Will you describe them?

1. “The Last Day of Pompeii” (Bryullov)

2. “The Bogatyrs” (Vasnetsov)

3. “Tenth Wave” (Aivasovski)

4. “Demon” (Vrubel)

5. “Golden Autumn” (Levitan)

For ideas:

dark clouds, a flash of lightning, truly remarkable, to look very impressive, strength of the heroes, a sinister atmosphere, to portray, to be in panic, red flames, range of colours, radiate, to cover the sky, to illuminate the scene, emotional storm, to be reflected, despair, sharp psychological expressiveness, airiness and lightness, poetic in tone and atmosphere.

The sounds of Music

22. Music can be described in different terms. Put each word into one of these categories:

Musical genres (styles):	Musical rhythms:	Musical instruments	Music making	Musical equipment

Polka, to compose, violin, classical music (instrumental, vocal, chamber, symphony), guitar, to arrange, amplifier, to improvise, jazz, flute, electronic music, player, to write authentically music, blues, rock, equalizer, to make music, background music, cello, tuner, folk, French horn, (loud) speaker, pop, to accompany, deck, opera, saxophone, ragtime.