- Task 1. You are going to read a biography of Leonardo Da Vinchi. Seven sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from sentences A-H the one which fits each gap (1-7). There is one extra sentence which you don't need. Leonardo Da Vinchi (1452-1519) Leonardo Da Vinci has become known as one of the best examples of a “Renaissance Man." A Renaissance Man is a term that describes what many artists were doing during the Renaissance: they were exploring science, technology and art all at the same time. Da Vinci was born in the Florence area of Italy in the 1400s. [1] Florence had been in the Dark Ages for many years, but by the time Da Vinci was born, life had settled down enough that people had time to learn about ancient art and science. [2] Before the Renaissance, paintings were very religious. Most were done in an iconic style, meaning the painter wanted people to focus more on the religion behind the painting rather than the artistry. However, Da Vinci had studied Greek and Roman art and wanted to make art in a similar style. Greek and Roman art was very realistic and was inspired by scientific study. Da Vinci took it one step further when he painted human figures, even in clothes, he would start by drawing the skeleton, then the body over that, then finishing the painting. His paintings and drawings of people were very realistic. [3] Accurate perspective was another part of painting that Medival art often ignored. Da Vinci discovered a way of painting that showed depth. If something is far away, it looks very small. Medieval art was not very good at showing objects that were far away. [4] Da Vinci used the curiosity and attention to detail he showed in his art in other areas as well. He was also a great scientist, mathematician, engineer and many other things. He drew many plans for machines that we now use, like helicopters and tanks. [5] Both require a great imagination and a curiosity about what is real and what could be possible. Da Vinci was well-known for his careful observations and research of the natural world. [6] Find a leaf outside and look at it very carefully. Try to find all the veins and stems in it, and pay attention to its shape. [7] A. Through careful observation, Da Vinci was able to paint backgrounds in a way that looked realistic. B. After you have looked at it, try to draw it in as much detail as you can. C. At the time, Florence was the center of the Renaissance's beginning. D. Science and art were very closely linked during the Renaissance and were especially close in Da Vinci's mind. E. One reason is that his interests were so varied that he wasn't a prolific painter.
Britain which is formally known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the political unity of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is located on the British Isles Its total area is about 244 thousand square kilometres. The coasts of the UK are washed by seas of 2 oceans: the Arctic and the Atlantic. The scenery is the coastline is rather picturesque. The capital of the UK is London. The official language is English. The national symbols of the UK are the Red rose and the Lion, the flag 'Union Jack', and the anthem 'God Save the Queen'. Its form of government is a constitutional monarchy. Officially the supreme legislative authority is the Queen in Parliament and the two Houses of Parliament .and the elected House of Commons. But The Queen officially opens each Parliamentary session. The three major parties are the conservative party, the new labour party, and the democratic liberal party. The largest cities are Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast and Cardiff. The chief river is the Thames River Britain's major industries include iron and steel engineering, shipbuilding, electronics.
Nowadays, many people forget that such courtesy,especially the youth of today.I remember my grandmother who was very religious and polite.When I was (-) as a teenager I always stay (s) at my grandma's.So you come to her,and she gives you something good,yummy feed.Remember how I always asked (but) when we sat over a Cup of hot tea in the winter,when the window was raging snowstorm,sit and talk heart to heart with his grandmother.And we talked about it: -You remember your young years...-he started the conversation the old lady.-at that time it was not so as now...and the other village people and others.In our times the youth has always been polite. -Grandma!What is "politeness"? -Well,-she sighed,-Politeness is a human characteristic which characterizes the personality good manners, good deeds and education.Under the politeness is usually described as the ability to communicate respectfully with people, a willingness to find a compromise and listen to opposing points of view.So that was my wonderful day at my grandmother's.
It is located on the British Isles
Its total area is about 244 thousand square kilometres.
The coasts of the UK are washed by seas of 2 oceans: the Arctic and the Atlantic.
The scenery is the coastline is rather picturesque.
The capital of the UK is London.
The official language is English.
The national symbols of the UK are the Red rose and the Lion, the flag 'Union Jack', and the anthem 'God Save the Queen'.
Its form of government is a constitutional monarchy.
Officially the supreme legislative authority is the Queen in Parliament
and the two Houses of Parliament .and the elected House of Commons.
But The Queen officially opens each Parliamentary session.
The three major parties are the conservative party, the new labour party, and the democratic liberal party.
The largest cities are Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast and Cardiff.
The chief river is the Thames River
Britain's major industries include iron and steel engineering, shipbuilding, electronics.
-You remember your young years...-he started the conversation the old lady.-at that time it was not so as now...and the other village people and others.In our times the youth has always been polite.
-Grandma!What is "politeness"?
-Well,-she sighed,-Politeness is a human characteristic which characterizes the personality good manners, good deeds and education.Under the politeness is usually described as the ability to communicate respectfully with people, a willingness to find a compromise and listen to opposing points of view.So that was my wonderful day at my grandmother's.