Unit 6

Starting off
Ex-1
1)I like the second picture the most because it is drawn very realistically.
2) In my opinion, you can characterize each artist through his work and each
picture has its own characteristics. Some of the artists are pensive, others are kind,
but I can say that all artists are talented.
Reading and Use of English
Ex-1
1) a
2) i
3) d
4) b
5) g
6) j
7) e
8) f
9) c
10) H
Ex-2
I think they preferred more natural, spontaneous and unfinished portraits.
Ex-3
Ex-4
1) C
2) D
3) A
4) D
5) A
6) B
Reading and Use of English
Ex-1
1a
2i
3d
4b
5g
6j
7e
8f
9c
10 h
Ex-2
Portraits which were unselfconsciously presented, less ‘finished’ and more natural
and spontaneous
Ex-3
1) They were interested in honesty, courage and lack of self-consciousness and
judges discovered more than 1,000 entries.
2) In my opinion, the fact that each artist reveals himself with his creation, that
is, his essence.
3) Teenagers tried to do everything perfectly, and children's works acquired
their own character.
4) They took it seriously and did not pay much attention to the perfect picture
of hair.
5) He said that three of the self-portraits were by pupils of the English Martyrs
Sixth Form College and added that where some schools submitted work that
seemed identical, here, it seems, is a teacher who knows how to tease out
and develop innate talent.
6)He said that drawing is a means of expression as much as writing and
mathematics. And he also said that once, young people aspired to be bankers
and doctors and lawyers but who wants to go to the office when they could be
an artist?
Ex-4
1C
2D
3A
4D
5A
6B
Grammar
Ex-1
1) The competition invited anyone from 11 to 18 to submit a self-portrait, the
best of which would be displayed in the Tate. (para 1)
2) For every pretty-faced teenager who would like to imagine themselves as
some soft focus fashion model there is another who is keen for the world to
know that they are lurking alone. (para 2)
3) The best images are those done by someone who has spent time drawing
from life, not just trying to make pictures that look as if they are finished
(para 3)
4) It was notable how many entrants mapped out the spots on their faces.
Clearly this matters a lot to a teenager. (para 4)
5) Most judges preferred the bad-hair days of entrants such as 13-year-old
Daniel Adkins, in whose self-portrait the hair took on a character all of its
own.(para 4)
6) Here, it seems, is a teacher who knows how to tease out and develop innate
talent. And that matters. (para 5)

Ex-2
1)I wasn’t happy about my hotel room. I said so to the receptionist but she
didn’t do anything about it.
2) There are several umbrellas in the stand in the hall. I’d advise you to take
one if you’re going for a walk.
3) I’d always wanted a portable DVD player and when I was given it as a
birthday present, I thought it was wonderful.
4) Some of the machines broke down quite often, but when things like this
happened we just called a technician.
5) The lecturers will give you a detailed explanation of the subject. You may
not be able to understand everything, but you should be able to get a general
idea.
6)There was a long queue at the ice cream parlour because most of the
children wanted it.
7) We’re looking for a new accountant and that is why I’m writing to you.
8) You should aim to arrive at any time that’s convenient for you.
Ex-3
2 Fewer and fewer people listen to classical music. It means that less is being
recorded.
3 I have to read lots of books for my Business Studies course. Those I enjoy most
are the ones on management theory.
4 I’m hoping to be given a pay rise. It will mean I can buy a better car.
5 I want Karl, Pau, Ludmila and Mar to come to the meeting. I’ve told Karl. Can
you tell the others?
6 Marina doesn’t like spending a lot of money on clothes, so she tends to buy
second-hand ones.
7 My mother asked you to help her and she’d have been so happy if you’d done so.
8 When Raul feels strongly about something, he says so.
9 She didn’t do the shopping because no one asked her to do it.
10 Someone left a message on the answering machine but they didn’t leave their
name.
Vocabulary
Ex-1
I think it’s a word “big”.
Ex-2
1)Pascual is very busy: he spends a huge amount of time studying.
2) Our local supermarket sells a good / great / huge range of coffees, so you should
find what you’re looking for.
3) I found it difficult to concentrate on the conversation because of the terrible
noise coming from the neighbours’ television.
4) Your decision about whether to go to art school or study economics is of great /
huge importance, so think it over carefully.
5)Magda was very late for the meeting because of the heavy / terrible traffic on the
motorway.
6)Meeting such a distinguished artist was a(n) good / great / tremendous
experience and quite unforgettable.
7)Quite a(n) /high / large percentage of our students go on to become professional
artists – in the region of 60%.
8)I think Jaroslaw has made amazing / good / great / huge /tremendous progress
with his drawing and is showing real talent.
9)Colin is a teacher with huge experience of teaching both adults and children.
10)The paintings in this gallery show a(n) amazing / great / huge / wide variety of
different styles.
Reading and Use of English
Ex-1
I think that it reduces stress and inspires people.
Ex-2
1 what
2 down
3 one
4 If
5 an
6 about
7 longer
8 for
Ex-4
1)I think that these proposals will create a more pleasant atmosphere among
employees. An aquarium and some original art will be able to calm down and
reduce stress. Their kids’ drawings on the walls and holiday photos will help lift
their spirits.
2) I think that aquarium and some indoor plants would be most suitable.
Ex-5
The writer thinks some of it is art and although some is also vandalism.
Ex-6
1 whose
2 it
3 to
4 far
5 after
6 No
7 though
8 themselves
Ex-7
In my opinion, graffiti is an art form. In today's world it is popular and I really like
different graffiti.
Writing
Ex-1
underlining
international magazines / recommend novels to read / reviews of novels /
/describes the novel / why your recommend it
Ex-2
I should include c, d, e, f
Ex-3
Para. 1: type of novel, setting, outline of story
Para. 2: the characters, their motivation and development
Para. 3: what I like: descriptions of rural life, suspense; recommendation: dialogue,
love contrasting with horror
Ex-4
1 self-sufficient
2 thoughtful
3 vivid
4 hazardous
5 unlike
6 desperate
7 observant
8 sheltered
9 well-off
10 tough
11 harsh
12 remote
Ex-5
I love reading books and watching movies about romance, so I would write a novel
about love. I also added a bit of fiction to make it more interesting. The main
characters would be a girl named Lucy and a guy Robert. Many trials and
adventures would await them.
Workbook
Grammar
2 this which 10 following what
3 her own 11 one of
4 during which 12 whose
5 for herself 13 neither
6 living there 14 both
7 of her own 15 none
8 It is through 16 including
9 these 17 all
18 herself
Vocabulary
Ex-1a
wide experience
deafening noise
fashionable clothing
gripping story
innate talent
sheer exuberance
hazardous journey
harsh criticism
instant feedback
total honesty
Ex-1b
2 deafening noise
3 sheer exuberance
4 fashionable clothing
5 harsh criticism
6 innate talent
7 hazardous journey
8 gripping story
9 total honesty
10 broad experience
Synonyms for common adjectives
Ex-2
1) beautiful: gorgeous, stunning
2) believable: convincing, plausible
3) complicated: complex, sophisticated
4) confused: chaotic, muddled
5) funny: hilarious, humorous
6) interesting: gripping, absorbing
7) surprising: staggering, unpredictable
8) terrible: appalling, disastrous
9) wonderful: awesome, splendid
Writing
Ex-1
A+

B–

C–

D–

E+
F–

G+

H+

I–

J–
Ex-1b
2pleasantly surprised me
3 manages very ably to
4 are simply stunning
5 was really impressed
6 is nothing but
7 literally lose the plot
8 this lack of
9 really bothered me
10 with a depressing sense of
Reading and Use of English
Ex-1
1B
2A
3B
4B
5A
6D
7D
8C
Reading and Use of English(Part 3)
Ex-1
1 precedents
2 relationship
3 global
4 accountants
5 purity
6 unexpectedly
7 materialise
8 comparatively