A New Way to View Masterpieces
In the future, the way we see art may well change (1) due to a
number of factors. There has been a lot of (2) concerning how
to increase the numbers of people who can view a world class work of art. Generally, this
means the painting or sculpture has to travel and be exhibited. However, apart from the fact
that this is extremely (3) , it has been proven that it is also
very (4) to keep moving paintings around. For example,
curators at the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid have recently made an
(5) that Picasso’s anti-war masterpiece, ‘Guernica’, has
been damaged, probably as a result of being transported to exhibitions all over the
world. There is a great (6) for something to be done before
irreparable damage is done to these masterpieces. But what can be done? On the
one hand, there is a strong (7) for banning all this travelling and
waiting until better art conservation techniques have been developed. On the other
hand, there is the hope that the (8) in computer technology,
particularly in virtual (9) , can be the answer. Perhaps a
(10) of the two is the way we will experience great art in the future.
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extinction solar futuristic species global warming
accessible aware of power fossil fuels alternative
B. Circle the correct answer.
A. Complete the text with the correct word/phrase. There are two extra words/phrases which you do not need to use.
1. unwanted clothes to a charity is far better than throwing them away.
2. Happy are celebrating the opening of a bicycle path through the neighbourhood.
3. The summer sales are on in all high street shops.
4. This parking space is reserved for the .
5. He is a great author and always a lot of interest when he brings out a new book.
6. What’s the for an extra night at the hotel?
7. The local council has announced plans to add green spaces and water fountains to all areas.
We must all become (1) the fact that (2) is no longer just a myth, but a real threat
to our lives. Sea levels are rising and threatening to flood coastal areas. Heatwaves are becoming more and more frequent
and intense. Droughts and wildfires are also occurring more often and pushing many (3) of animals to
(4) . We need to find (5) sources of energy like (6) energy or
hydroelectric (7) , which can be (8) to everyone if we are to do anything about this
situation.
1. If you want a room at our hotel, you must book a month in advance / ahead.
2. Alan, drive carefully, because the road is renewable / slippery.
3. I’m afraid your advertisement for the mobile phone is eye opening / misleading.
4. In our neighbourhood there are plenty of sports facilities / guidelines.
5. You don’t need to bring any sheets or pillowcases as all linen / straw is provided by the hotel.
6. Attendance / Admission to the lecture is free for all the students of the college.
1. currently a. related to a city/town
2. disabled b. a person living in a place
3. generate c. give money to charities
4. charge d. cause to exist, produce
5. urban e. somebody who cannot use part of their body due to permanent illness or injury
6. donate f. now, at this period of time
7. resident g. an amount of money you have to pay
C. Match the words with their definitions. Then use the correct form of the words to complete the sentences.
VOCABULARY
A. Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentences.
1. My brother studied Business Administration but he specialised Accounting.
a. on b. in c. to d. with
2. Keep studying and you’ll succeed getting your degree.
a. with b. on c. in d. to
3. Every month Natalie spends a lot of money clothes.
a. to b. in c. with d. on
4. I can’t comment Paul’s unacceptable behaviour.
a. on b. in c. to d. with
5. Timothy, concentrate your test please.
a. to b. in c. with d. on
6. Jeremy insisted Khalid coming along to the match, but he refused.
a. with b. to c. in d. on
7. Children depend their parents for love and support.
a. on b. with c. to d. in
8. Peter’s hard work contributed his success.
a. on b. in c. with d. to
GRAMMAR
1. The local authorities are going to revise / restore the old Town Hall.
2. Mary’s power / field is History of Art.
3. The ice at the poles / layers is gradually melting.
4. There was such a friendly atmosphere / nature in our meeting!
5. We should all try hard to recount / reduce the amount of exhaust fumes produced by cars.
6. Which places do you recommend / resolve I visit here?
B. Circle the correct answer.
C. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense.
1. If you turn this switch, the lights (go) out.
2. If Gafar (be) here, he would be very angry.
3. When you want to make an appointment with the doctor, (give) him a call.
4. If you (not hurry), we might miss the train.
5. Eric won’t pass the exam unless he (study) more.
6. If I were you, I (not talk) to him like that.
E. Read the text below and complete the gaps. Use only one word in each gap.
1. Unless you your brother with you, you can’t go out.
a. take b. took c. will take
2. If Fadi a lot of money, he would spend most of it on travelling.
a. wins b. won c. will win
3. If you visit the Louvre in Paris, me a poster.
a. buy b. bought c. will buy
4. If Jason could do that alone, he for your help.
a. doesn’t ask b. wouldn’t ask c. won’t ask
5. If I were the manager, I the rules.
a. change b. would change c. will change
6. If you in a hurry, let’s have lunch.
a. aren’t b. wasn’t c. won’t be
D. Choose the correct answer a, b or c.
EXAMINATION PRACTICE
In the future, the way we see art may well change (1) due to a
number of factors. There has been a lot of (2) concerning how
to increase the numbers of people who can view a world class work of art. Generally, this
means the painting or sculpture has to travel and be exhibited. However, apart from the fact
that this is extremely (3) , it has been proven that it is also
very (4) to keep moving paintings around. For example,
curators at the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid have recently made an
(5) that Picasso’s anti-war masterpiece, ‘Guernica’, has
been damaged, probably as a result of being transported to exhibitions all over the
world. There is a great (6) for something to be done before
irreparable damage is done to these masterpieces. But what can be done? On the
one hand, there is a strong (7) for banning all this travelling and
waiting until better art conservation techniques have been developed. On the other
hand, there is the hope that the (8) in computer technology,
particularly in virtual (9) , can be the answer. Perhaps a
(10) of the two is the way we will experience great art in the future.
CONSIDERABLE
DISCUSS
CONVENIENT
HARM
ANNOUNCE
NECESSARY
ARGUE
EXPLODE
REAL
COMBINE
VOCABULARY
extinction solar futuristic species global warming
accessible aware of power fossil fuels alternative
B. Circle the correct answer.
A. Complete the text with the correct word/phrase. There are two extra words/phrases which you do not need to use.
1. unwanted clothes to a charity is far better than throwing them away.
2. Happy are celebrating the opening of a bicycle path through the neighbourhood.
3. The summer sales are on in all high street shops.
4. This parking space is reserved for the .
5. He is a great author and always a lot of interest when he brings out a new book.
6. What’s the for an extra night at the hotel?
7. The local council has announced plans to add green spaces and water fountains to all areas.
We must all become (1) the fact that (2) is no longer just a myth, but a real threat
to our lives. Sea levels are rising and threatening to flood coastal areas. Heatwaves are becoming more and more frequent
and intense. Droughts and wildfires are also occurring more often and pushing many (3) of animals to
(4) . We need to find (5) sources of energy like (6) energy or
hydroelectric (7) , which can be (8) to everyone if we are to do anything about this
situation.
1. If you want a room at our hotel, you must book a month in advance / ahead.
2. Alan, drive carefully, because the road is renewable / slippery.
3. I’m afraid your advertisement for the mobile phone is eye opening / misleading.
4. In our neighbourhood there are plenty of sports facilities / guidelines.
5. You don’t need to bring any sheets or pillowcases as all linen / straw is provided by the hotel.
6. Attendance / Admission to the lecture is free for all the students of the college.
1. currently a. related to a city/town
2. disabled b. a person living in a place
3. generate c. give money to charities
4. charge d. cause to exist, produce
5. urban e. somebody who cannot use part of their body due to permanent illness or injury
6. donate f. now, at this period of time
7. resident g. an amount of money you have to pay
C. Match the words with their definitions. Then use the correct form of the words to complete the sentences.
VOCABULARY
A. Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentences.
1. My brother studied Business Administration but he specialised Accounting.
a. on b. in c. to d. with
2. Keep studying and you’ll succeed getting your degree.
a. with b. on c. in d. to
3. Every month Natalie spends a lot of money clothes.
a. to b. in c. with d. on
4. I can’t comment Paul’s unacceptable behaviour.
a. on b. in c. to d. with
5. Timothy, concentrate your test please.
a. to b. in c. with d. on
6. Jeremy insisted Khalid coming along to the match, but he refused.
a. with b. to c. in d. on
7. Children depend their parents for love and support.
a. on b. with c. to d. in
8. Peter’s hard work contributed his success.
a. on b. in c. with d. to
GRAMMAR
1. The local authorities are going to revise / restore the old Town Hall.
2. Mary’s power / field is History of Art.
3. The ice at the poles / layers is gradually melting.
4. There was such a friendly atmosphere / nature in our meeting!
5. We should all try hard to recount / reduce the amount of exhaust fumes produced by cars.
6. Which places do you recommend / resolve I visit here?
B. Circle the correct answer.
C. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense.
1. If you turn this switch, the lights (go) out.
2. If Gafar (be) here, he would be very angry.
3. When you want to make an appointment with the doctor, (give) him a call.
4. If you (not hurry), we might miss the train.
5. Eric won’t pass the exam unless he (study) more.
6. If I were you, I (not talk) to him like that.
E. Read the text below and complete the gaps. Use only one word in each gap.
1. Unless you your brother with you, you can’t go out.
a. take b. took c. will take
2. If Fadi a lot of money, he would spend most of it on travelling.
a. wins b. won c. will win
3. If you visit the Louvre in Paris, me a poster.
a. buy b. bought c. will buy
4. If Jason could do that alone, he for your help.
a. doesn’t ask b. wouldn’t ask c. won’t ask
5. If I were the manager, I the rules.
a. change b. would change c. will change
6. If you in a hurry, let’s have lunch.
a. aren’t b. wasn’t c. won’t be
D. Choose the correct answer a, b or c.
EXAMINATION PRACTICE
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