Vocabulary

1. Vocabulary Match the photos (A - H) with art forms the list below. In your opinion, which art form needs the most skill and which the least? Give reasons, using the phrases below to help you.

(Ghép các bức ảnh (A - H) với các hình thức nghệ thuật trong danh sách dưới đây. Theo bạn, hình thức nghệ thuật nào cần nhiều kỹ năng nhất và hình thức nào ít nhất? Đưa ra lý do, sử dụng các cụm từ dưới đây để giúp bạn)

Art forms

ballet cartoon classical music dance drawing mime musical

novel opera painting play poem pop music sculpture sitcom

You have to (be able to) ... in order to...

It’s very difficult to ... / It isn’t that difficult to ... / It’s relatively easy to ...

It doesn’t take much practice to ... / It takes a lot of practice to ...

Answer:

In my opinion, the art form that requires the most skill is ballet, and the one that requires the least skill is cartooning.

Ballet requires a tremendous amount of skill because it demands a high level of technical proficiency, physical control, and artistry. Dancers must be able to execute intricate footwork, leaps, turns, and lifts with precision and grace, all while conveying emotion and telling a story through movement. To become proficient in ballet, one must undergo many years of rigorous training, including daily classes, rehearsals, and performances.

On the other hand, cartooning doesn't require as much technical skill as ballet, but it still requires creativity and artistic ability. Cartoonists need to be able to come up with interesting and funny ideas, as well as draw characters and scenes in a way that is visually appealing and expressive. While it may take some practice to develop the necessary drawing skills, it doesn't require the same level of physical conditioning and training as ballet.

To summarize, you have to be able to execute complex movements and convey emotion through movement in order to excel at ballet. It's very difficult to become proficient in ballet and takes a lot of practice to achieve mastery. In contrast, cartooning doesn't require as much technical skill, but it does require creativity and artistic ability. It's relatively easy to start cartooning, but it takes practice to develop the necessary drawing skills.

2. Put the art forms in exercise 1 into four groups. Some can go in more than one group.

(Xếp các loại hình nghệ thuật ở bài tập 1 thành 4 nhóm. Một số có thể đi trong nhiều hơn một nhóm)

A. Literature B. Music C. Performing arts D. Visual arts

Answer:

3. VOCABULARY Work in pairs. Name one famous person for each type of artist below.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Kể tên một người nổi tiếng cho mỗi loại nghệ sĩ dưới đây)

Artists

actor composer conductor dancer / choreographer director

novelist opera singer painter playwright poet pop singer sculptor

Answer:

Actor: Truong Giang Composer: Trinh Cong Son Conductor: Le Phi Phi

Dancer/Choreographer: Nguyen Cong Nhac Director: Pham Nhue Giang

Novelist: Nguyen Nhat Anh Opera Singer: Thanh Lam Painter: Nguyen Tu Nghiem

Playwright: Luu Quang Vu Poet: Xuan Quynh Pop Singer: My Tam

Sculptor: Le Cong Thanh

4. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Complete the arts quiz. Use vocabulary from exercises 1, 3 and the correct form of the verbs in the following list. Then do the quiz and check your answers at the bottom of the page.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Hoàn thành bài kiểm tra nghệ thuật. Sử dụng từ vựng từ bài tập 1, 3 và dạng đúng của động từ trong danh sách sau. Sau đó làm bài kiểm tra và kiểm tra câu trả lời của bạn ở cuối trang)

Artistic activities

act appear in carve compose conduct create

dance direct draw paint perform play sing write

Arts quiz

1. Which italian Renaissance artist (1) _____________ the Mona Lisa?

a. Michelangelo

b. Leonardo da Vinci

c. Caravaggio

2. Which Russian (2) _____________ wrote the music for the ballet Swan Lake?

a. Shostakovich

b. Rachmaninov

c. Tchaikovsky

3. Which of these films was not (3) _____________ by Steven Spielberg?

a. Jaws

b. 2001: A Space Odyssey

c. Schindler's List

4. Which Shakespeare (4) _____________ inspired the film West Side Story?

a. Romeo and Juliet

b. Julius Caesar

c. A Midsummer Night's Dream

5. Which famous (5) _____________ cut off part of his ear?

a. Monet

b. Cézanne

c. Van Gogh

6. Which British (6) _____________ sang on the 2011 hit Someone Like You?

a. Adele

b. Ellie Goulding

c. Calvin Harris

7. Which of these film series did actor Robert Pattinson not (7) _____________ ?

a. Harry Potter

b. Twilight

c. The Hobbit

8. What is the name of the famous (8) _____________ in the photo?

a. Mark

b. David

c. Anthony

Answer:

1. Which Italian Renaissance artist created the Mona Lisa? (create)

• b. Leonardo da Vinci

2. Which Russian composer wrote the music for the ballet Swan Lake? (write)

• c. Tchaikovsky

3. Which of these films was not directed by Steven Spielberg? (direct)

• b. 2001: A Space Odyssey

4. Which Shakespeare play inspired the film West Side Story? (inspire)

• a. Romeo and Juliet

5. Which famous painter cut off part of his ear? (paint)

• c. Van Gogh

6. Which British singer sang on the 2011 hit Someone Like You? (sing)

• a. Adele

7. Which of these film series did actor Robert Pattinson not appear in? (appear)

• c. The Hobbit

8. What is the name of the famous sculptor in the photo? (carve)

• b. David

5. Listen to four people talking about cultural events. Match sentences A—E with the speakers (1-4). There is one extra sentence.

(Nghe bốn người nói về các sự kiện văn hóa. Ghép câu A—E với người nói (1-4). Có một câu phụ)

This person

A. thought that they might change their mind about something.

B. was persuaded to go to the event by someone else.

C. was disappointed with the experience, but is planning to try it again.

D. was surprised by how good the event was.

E. organised the outing to the event.

Answer:

HS tự thực hiện.

6. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Take turns to tell each other about the last time you did one of the things below. Include the time, place and your feelings.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Thay phiên nhau kể cho nhau nghe về lần cuối cùng bạn làm một trong những điều dưới đây. Bao gồm thời gian, địa điểm và cảm xúc của bạn)

Cultural activities

went to a rock concert visited an art gallery read anovel

read a poem went to the theatre saw a musical listened to a song

watched a sitcom went to a classical concert / opera / ballet

Answer:

Student 1: Have you been to any cool cultural events lately?

Student 2: Yeah, I went to a rock concert last weekend. It was insane!

Student 1: No way! Who did you see and where was it?

Student 2: I went to see Green Day at the arena downtown. It was my first time seeing them live, and it was everything I could have hoped for. The atmosphere was electric, and the crowd was so hyped up. I felt like I was a part of something big.

Student 1: That's so awesome! I bet they played all their classic hits.

Student 2: Yeah, they did! I sang along to every single song. It was definitely a night to remember. How about you? Have you been to any cultural events lately?

Student 1: Yeah, I went to an art gallery exhibit last week. It was really cool. The exhibit was showcasing local artists, and there was a wide variety of art styles. It was held in this small gallery in the city center. I really enjoyed seeing all the different artworks and learning about the stories behind them.

Student 2: That sounds really interesting! Did you have a favorite piece?

Student 1: Yeah, there was this painting of a city skyline at night that really caught my eye. It was so vibrant and colorful, and it made me feel like I was right there in the city.

Student 2: That's awesome! I'll have to check out that gallery sometime.