14 мая 2009 г.
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Lost Matisse masterpiece resurfaces after over 30 years: УПРАЖНЕНИЯ

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1) Составьте по одному предложению на английском с каждым выделенным словом из текста.

2) Переведите следующие предложения / выражения со словами из текста на русский:

1. He resurfaced on Thursday and was caught by the police at Frankfurt airport.
2. public transport, a public library
3. The scheme has a lot of public support.
4. Ancient books are on public display in the library.
5. Her work is on display at the gallery.
6. The costumes were placed on display at the museum.
7. Prices have risen sharply in the last decade.
8. Cuba said that more than 2,000 of its soldiers were killed abroad over the last three decades.
9. We'll need to do a series of tests before we do anything else.
10. a strange series of events leading up to the murder
11. There seemed little chance of evading photographers.
12. For two weeks they evaded the press.
13. In his last years, he lived almost entirely evading the public gaze.
14. As he spoke, his gaze remained fixed on the letter in his hand.
15. Under his accusing gaze we both blushed.
16. Scholars have long argued about the question.
17. The company has just acquired a new office building.
18. The business was acquired from Orion four years ago.
19. How did the gallery manage to acquire so many Picassos?
20. The book marked a change in direction for Scottish literature.
21. This tournament marks the official start of the season.
22. What you do in your private life has nothing to do with your boss.
23. Dave said good night to everyone and quickly disappeared upstairs.
24. The moon disappeared behind the clouds.
25. She was still waving as the train disappeared from view.

3) Напишите эссе - ответ на следующие вопросы:

1. Are you interested in art? Who is the artist you like most of all?
2. Do you think many masterpieces are hidden from public view?
3. Why do you thing some people invest in paintings?