Task 1.
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1. I spent the afternoon _____________ a landscape in my sketchbook.
2. She made a quick _____________ of the beautiful landscape.
3. For her art project, she decided to create _____________ using oil paints.
4. I can't get that _____________ out of my head; it's been playing all day.
5. The _____________ of the song really resound with my experiences growing up.
6. I visited the exhibition last weekend and was amazed by the variety of artworks.
7. Many people believe that the Mona Lisa is Leonardo da Vinci's greatest _____________.
8. The museum was filled with stunning _____________ from various cultures around the world.
9. Mozart is often regarded as one of the greatest _____________ in Western music history.
10. The _____________ played beautifully during the evening performance.
11. The _____________ skilfully directed the orchestra through the challenging piece.
12. The _____________ of the school play worked together to bring the story to life.
Task 2.
1. What is one of the main purposes of art, according to the video?
A. To provide an escape from reality
B. To promote specific political or ideological views
C. To balance and compensate for what is lacking in our lives
D. To create works that are solely beautiful and uplifting
2. The video suggests that the most popular works of art often depict:
A. Scenes of violence and suffering
B. Portraits of famous historical figures
C. Abstract and conceptual designs
D. Scenes of beauty, nature, and happy people
3. What role does sadness and suffering play in art, as described in the video?
A. Art should aim to avoid depicting sadness and suffering.
B. Art can help make pain and suffering a normal part of the human experience.
C. Art should solely focus on positive and uplifting themes.
D. Art should be used to criticize and expose social problems.
4. How does the video suggest that art can help balance or compensate for our personal qualities or societal
problems?
A. Art highlights the qualities and values that are lacking in our lives or society.
B. Art provides a means to escape from reality and our problems.
C. Art promotes a false sense of optimism and happiness.
D. Art should be used to challenge and confront personal and societal issues.
5. According to the video, how can art be seen as a form of "propaganda"?
A. Art is used to spread political or ideological messages.
B. Art is used to manipulate and control people's emotions and attitudes.
C. Art is used to distort and misrepresent the true nature of reality.
D. Art is used to promote and celebrate the values and ideals of a particular group or movement.
6. Which of the following best summarizes the video's perspective on the role of art in society?
A. Art should be used to criticize and expose the flaws and problems in society.
B. Art should be focused solely on creating beautiful and uplifting works.
C. Art can serve as a means to provide balance, perspective, and understanding about life.
D. Art should be used to promote specific political, social, or ideological agendas.
7. According to the video, what is the significance of "prettiness" in art?
A. Prettiness is a superficial and meaningless quality that should be avoided in art.
B. Prettiness is an emblem of hope and optimism that can help counterbalance the difficulties of life.
C. Prettiness is a distraction from the more important social and political messages that art should convey.
D. Prettiness is a reflection of the shallow and materialistic values of modern society.
