இڿڰۣ-ڰڿڰۣڰۣஇڿڰۣ-ڰۣ இڿڰۣ ڰۣஇڿ ТЕМА : ЖИВОПИС.  THE WORLD OF PAINTING

«Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, 

and paints his own nature into his pictures».

Henry Ward Beecher

Complete the story with the words from the box; 
sculpture photos exhibits hours tours admission
Rudy: I wanted to visit the National Museum, but when I arrived, it was closed.
Rudy: Can you tell me the of operation for the Museum?
Guard: It’s open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. It’s closed on Sunday.
Rudy: Thanks. I’ll be back tomorrow.
The next day, I arrived at the Museum at 10 a.m. and the same guard was there.
Rudy: Hello, again. Can you tell me if the Museum has any ?
Guard: The Museum has a self-guided tour. You can get information at the ticket window.
Rudy: Oh, thanks. Do you know if I can use my flash to take in the Museum?
Guard: You can take pictures, but flash photography is prohibited. Food and drinks are prohibited, too.
Rudy: Oh, I guess I need to get rid of this bottle of juice before I go in. Do you know if all of the are open to the public today?
Guard: The east wing is under construction, but the rest of the galleries are open.
The and painting galleries are to your left, and the artifacts are to your right.
Rudy: Thanks a lot. How much is the charge?
Guard: It’s $10.00 for adults, $3.00 for children, and $5.00 for seniors and students with picture ID. The people at the ticket window can help you with that.
Rudy: Thanks. Just one more question.
Guard: Yes?
Rudy: If I leave after I pay, can I come back in?
Guard: Yes. You just have to show your stub. Anything else?
Rudy: Oh, no. Thanks a lot. Sorry to have bothered you.
Guard: No trouble at all.
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Match the paintings with their authors. What painting style do they belong to?

1. Taras Shevchenko
2. Illya Repin
3. Ivan Aivazovskyi
4. Serhiy Vasylkovskyi
5. Oleksandr Murashko
6. Mykola Pymonenko
7. William Hogarth
8. Van Dyck

• A Cossack of the Zaporizhean Sich
• Ship in the Stormy Sea
• Marriage a la Mode
• Selyanska Rodyna
• Self-portrait
• Gypsy Fortune Teller
• Face to Face
• Rizdvyani Vorozhinnya
• இڿڰۣ-ڰڿڰۣڰۣஇڿڰۣ-ڰۣ இڿڰۣ ڰۣஇڿஇڿڰۣ-ڰڿڰۣڰۣஇڿڰۣ-ڰۣ இڿڰۣ ڰۣஇڿஇڿڰۣ-ڰڿڰۣڰۣஇڿڰۣ-ڰۣ இ

°•.°•.Read the text below. For questions (1—5) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D)°•.°•.

THE ORSAY MUSEUM AND IMPRESSIONISM

Housed in the former Orsay railway station, the Orsay Museum is the impressionist

museum of Paris. The beautiful «Gare d’Orsay» was one of Paris main stations

which was built in 1900.

Located across the Louvre Museum on the Seine river left bank, the station has been

spectacularly renovated from 1977 to 1986 to host the Orsay Museum collections.

The national museum of the Musée d’Orsay opened to the public on 9 December

1986 to show the great diversity of artistic creation in the western world between

1848 and 1914. It was formed with the national collections coming mainly from

three establishments:

— from the Louvre museum, for the works of artists born after 1820 or coming to

the fore during the Second Republic;

— from the Musée du Jeu de Paume, which since 1947 had been devoted to

Impressionism;

— and lastly from the National Museum of Modern Art, which, when it moved in

1976 to the Centre Georges Pompidou, only kept works of artists born after 1870.

But each artistic discipline represented in the Musée d’Orsay collections has its own

history, which you can discover using this menu.

The Orsay Museum, a must for art lovers, is known worldwide for its fabulous

impressionist paintings. The «Impressionism» was a French painting school in the

second half of the 19th century.

The impressionists included Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet, Edgar Manet and Theo

Van Gogh. They painted ordinary life and people in the open air. They totally rejected

the tradition of historical and mythological subjects and used light colours. Above all,

they are famous for having departed from the tradition of reproducing the real world.

They instead used colour spots and strokes to suggest their impression of the real

world. This impression is only perceivable at a distance from their paintings.

The Impressionist paintings are now widely acclaimed as some of the bests in art

history.

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1) Before it hosted the Orsay Museum collections, the original d’Orsay building

used to be...

A. an impressionist’s studio.

B. a station.

C. a railway carriage.

D. a museum.

2) From the text we can say...

A. who founded the Orsay Museum.

B. what museums its collections came from.

C. how long it takes to get there from the Louvre Museum.

D. when the working hours of the museum are.

3) The «Impressionism» is the term that denotes...

A. an art school.

B. all the French painters.

C. 19th-century France.

D. a style of painting.

4) The impressionists did NOT...

A. paint ordinary life and people.

B. work in the open air.

C. follow the tradition to depict historical and mythological subjects.

D. use light colours.

5) The impressionists used colour spots and strokes...

A. because they lacked traditional technique.

B. as they wanted to depict objects as accurate and precise as possible.

C. in order to reflect their emotions and feelings.

D. because they didn’t use pencils.

➥➥➥➥THE ORSAY MUSEUM AND IMPRESSIONISM

Edinburgh Castle

.    A majestic which dominates the capital city’s skyline just as it has dominated Scotland’s long and colourful history. Edinburgh Castle is the best known and most visited of historical Scotland’s . Perched on an extinct volcano and offering stunning views, this instantly recognizable is a powerful national symbol, and part of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site.

    A rich mix of architectural styles reflects the castle’s complex history and role as both stronghold and seat of kings. The tiny St. Margaret’s Chapel, Edinburgh’s oldest building, dates from the . Crown Square, the principal courtyard, was developed in the century, the Great Hall with its impressive hammer-beam roof was built by James IV in . The Half Moon Battery was created in the late century; and the Scottish National

War memorial was added after the First World War. Castle stewards provide guided tours and there is also an audio tour in languages. As well as gift and book shops, the Crown Jewel shop exclusive, specially designed jewellery for sale. Visitors can take a break in the castle café.

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-Have you ever heard about such organization as UNESCO? 

-What does this abbreviation mean? 

-What does this organization promote?

 -Would you like to participate in this organization? Why? Why not? 

Places of Interest in the USA/Цікаві місця в США

                    Places of Interest in the USA/Цікаві місця в США

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The United States of America is one of the largest countries of the world. It consists of 50 independent states which have a lot to offer to its visitors. Every year millions of people from all over the world come to visit the USA. The reasons can vary, of course. Some come to study English, some to find an interesting job, but the majority of visitors are attracted to its sights. There are lots of places and things to see in the USA, so a week or two wouldn’t be enough to see all places of interest. Besides the USA is quite a remote country for many other world countries and continents. For example, to reach it from Russia takes a whole day on a plane. 

So, most people, who wish to see the places of interest in the USA, try to spend at least a month there travelling from state to state. And it’s a wise decision, because it’s worth it. One of the main places people want to visit is the capital of the USA, Washington D.C. It’s a small city of mainly political importance and the White House is situated there. Other cities worth visiting are New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Philadelphia, Boston, and many others. All the mentioned cities have a lot to offer. For example, New York is the largest city of the country and one can see many skyscrapers in this city. Philadelphia is the city where the Declaration of Independence was signed and the main sight of the city is the Liberty Bell. Both Las Vegas and Atlantic City are world famous with its numerous casinos and entertainment facilities. 

The largest and the most prestigious university of America is situated in Boston. It’s Harvard. Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood. Other than that, all tourists of the USA want to see the Niagara Falls and the Great Lakes, and also to swim in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Places of interest in Kiev/Цікаві місця в Києві

                       Places of interest in Kiev/Цікаві місця в Києві

• Міста і країни світу

Kiev is the capital of Ukraine and one of the oldest cities in Europe. It has a long history and rich culture. There are many ancient churches, cathedral, monuments, outstanding buildings and museums in it. All in all the city of Kiev has a great number of interesting sights. Perhaps the most beautiful and famous ones are Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, Saint Sophia’s Cathedral, Golden Gates of Kiev, the Monument to Bogdan Khmelnitsky, and Khrischatyk-street. Let me tell you a little bit about each of these places. 

The most visited sight in Kiev is the ancient monastery of Kiev Pechersk Lavra, also known as Kiev Monastery of the Caves. This historic and religious sight got its name after the district where it is located. Every year millions of visitors come to see its unique buildings and take a tour along the caves. This monastery exists for more than 900 years. The second interesting and ancient sight of Kiev is Saint Sophia’s Cathedral. It once was a cathedral temple of Kiev Metropolis. Today it’s an outstanding architectural monument and a popular museum. Both the Kiev Pechersk Lavra and Saint Sophia’s Cathedral are recognized by the UNESCO heritage. Golden Gates of Kiev also refer to the historical landmarks of the city. The Golden Gates are situated not far from the Cathedral of Saint Sophia. They once were the gateway in the ancient city fortress. Today, it is an interesting museum with the monument to Yaroslav the Wise in front. Many tourists come to see the Monument to Bogdan Khmelnitsky at Sophia Square. He used to be the 17th century Cossack hetman and a great military leader. 

The central street of Kiev is Khreschatik. With the length of 1.2 km, it is one of the longest streets in Europe. Khreschatik runs through three squares: European Square, Maidan Nezalezhnosti and Bessarabskaya Square. Other places of interest in Kiev include the Andriyivskyy Descent, St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, the State Historical Museum of Ukraine and many others.

Тopic: Great Britain/Велика Британія

                   Тopic: Great Britain/Велика Британія

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. It consists of 4 parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. England, Wales and Scotland occupy the territory of Great Britain. Northern Ireland is situated in the northern part of Ireland. The population is over 57 million people. The northern and western parts of the country are mountainous and are called the Highlands. All the rest: south, east and center are a vast plain, called the Lowlands. The mountains are not very high. The rivers are not very long. The most important of them are the Severn and the Thames. There are many beautiful lakes in Great Britain. Great Britain is a country with old cultural traditions and customs. The most famous educational centers are Oxford and Cambridge Universities. The United Kingdom is a monarchy and the Queen is the head of the state. But in practice it is ruled by the government with a Parliament at the head.

Use of English:Tattoos

For each gap, fill in the text with 10 of the 15 following words: attract, have, inserting, mainstream, meaning, originally, painting, reference, remain, repairing, skin, surrounding, tool, translating, whole.

A tattoo is a form of body modification, made by  permanent ink into the dermis layer of the  to change the pigment. The first written  to the word, “tattoo” (or Samoan “Tatau”) appears in the journal of Joseph Banks, the naturalist aboard Captain Cook’s ship the HMS Endeavour in 1769. Tattooing has been practiced for centuries in many cultures spread throughout the world. Indeed, the island of Great Britain takes its name from tattooing, with Britons  as ‘people of the designs’ and the Picts, who  inhabited the northern part of Britain, literally ‘the painted people’.

British people  the most tattooed in Europe. Despite some taboos  tattooing, the art continues to be popular in many parts of the world.

Since the 1990s, tattoos have become a  part of global and Western fashion, common among both sexes, to all economic classes, and to age groups from the later teen years to middle age. By the 2010s, even a tattooed Barbie doll was put out in 2011, which was widely accepted, although it did  some controversy.

                         Use of English: Tenses

Put the verbs in the correct tense to complete the text.

A kangaroo  (injure) Australian politician Shane Rattenbury in the Australian capital, Canberra, on Thursday. Mr. Rattenbury  (take) a morning jog in the Canberra suburb of Ainslie when the kangaroo  (surprise) him, and in the ensuing confrontation Mr. Rattenbury  (scratch) several times on the leg.

By Mr Rattenbury’s account, the kangaroo  (be) an eastern grey kangaroo, which is a common species in Australia. Neither the kangaroo nor Mr. Rattenbury  (see) each other until they  (be) close, when they both  (surprise) by each other. The kangaroo, which  (be) behind a hedge, then  (start) hopping around and Rattenbury  (duck) for cover. The kangaroo  (bounce) on him while he  (be) still on the ground. He  (leave) lying in the street while another pedestrian  (go) to his assistance. He  (drive) home and  (visit) a hospital, receiving a tetanus shot. He  (attend) parliament later that day, where his colleagues  (make) kangaroo jokes about him.

There are many kangaroos living in wildlife reserves around the Australian capital, which often  (enter) suburban areas. The attack  (follow) previous incidents in 2009 when a kangaroo  (smash) inside a Canberra home, and in 2010 when a kangaroo  (knock) a jogger unconscious in nearby Mount Ainslie. Kangaroo culls in the Australian capital  (hold) annually for several years, which  (draw) protests. Kangaroo management in Canberra  (be) the subject of a television documentary in 2011 called Kangaroo Mob.

                 Passive or active voice

Passive or active voice: The Australian Open Tennis Championships. Complete the text below by putting the verbs in the correct form in each gap.

The Championships  (run) by Tennis Australia, formerly the LTAA, and  (play) in 1905 first at the Warehouseman’s Cricket Ground in St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Historically, the tournament  (play) in the various states of Australia; however, in 1972 it  (decide) to keep the Open in the city that  (attract) the greatest patronage. Melbourne was that city, and Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club was the selected venue. Since then the event  (grow) in stature and popularity, both in Australia and internationally. As the event  (grow), so too did the need to  (upgrade) and  (improve) facilities.

Flinders Park  (build) when the State Government  (realise) the existing facilities were not adequate for a Grand Slam tournament. Construction of the Centre, a multi-purpose venue,  (commence) in 1986 and  (complete) in January 1988, to be the scene of the 1988 Ford Australian Open. Further development to the venue  (occur) during 1995, with these works  (complete) for the 1996 event. The move to Flinders Park was an immediate success with an 80% increase in attendance on the previous year at Kooyong. The venue name change from Flinders Park to Melbourne Park  (occur) on Monday 29 January, 1996.

Definite article the with proper names/

Вживання означеного артикля the з власними назвами

Імена людей та клички тварин

Імена людей та клички тварин вживаються без артикля:

Paul, Mary, Fluffy

Прізвища

Прізвища вживаються без артикля, але з означеним артиклем the, якщо йдеться про сім'ю (тоді до прізвища додається закінчення s):

Smith, Green, the Greens, the SmithsНазви міст

Назви міст вживаються без артикля:
London, Lviv, New York
Виняток: the Hague
Назви країн

Назви країн зазвичай вживаються без артикля:
China, France, Egypt
Виняток: the Netherlands
*Якщо назва країни містить в собі загальний іменник, наприклад, kingdom, republic, то перед нею вживається означений артикль the:
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Irish Republic, the United states of America

Назви річок, каналів, морів та океанів

Назви річок, морів та океанів вживаються з означеним артиклем the:
the Black sea, the Thames, the Pacific ocean
Назви озер

Якщо назві озера присутнє слово lake, що буває в більшості випадків, то його назва вживається без артикля, якщо слова lake в назві озера немає, то вона вживається з артиклем the:
Lake Windermere, Lake Ontario, the Ontario, the Huron
Але: the Great Lakes (група озер)

Назви островів

З назвами груп островів вживається означений артикль the:
the Phillipines, the Hebrides
Назви окремих островів вживаються без артикля:
Madagaskar, Sri Lanka

Назви гір

Назви гірських ланцюгів вживаються з означеним артиклем:
the Carpathians, the Andes, the Alps
Назви окремих гір вживаються без артикля:
Everest, Hoverla, Mount Blanc
Назви площ та вулиць

Назви площ та вулиць вживаються без артикля:
Trafalgar Square, Wall Street, Oxford Street
Винятки: the High Street, the Strand

Geographical names with and without the

Do you need the definite article “the” before these place names?

Fill the blank with the definite article “The” before these place names or leave blank?

1.  Europe.

2.  Himalayas

3.  River Danube

4.  Asia

5.  Alps

6.  Spain

7.  Panama Canal

8.  Pacific Ocean

9.  Northern Ireland

10.  Black Sea

11.  Atlantic Ocean

12.  Irish Republic

13.  Bahamas

14.  Mount Etna