Lesson 69. Passive Voice. Part III.

Translate the sentences in Russian.

1. Breakfast was cooked by our mother.
2. The new rule was explained to us at the English lesson.
3. The story was written by Chekhov.
4. Yesterday the sports centre was visited by lots of people.
5. This sports game is often played at P.E. lessons.
6. The ball was thrown over the fence.
7. The boxer was knocked down.
8. I was born in Moscow.
9. They will be trained by a famous coach.
10. I will be sent to the competition tomorrow.

Speaking of Art

Practice

1. My question (to answer) yesterday. 2. Hockey (to play) in winter. 3. Mushrooms (to gather) in autumn. 4. Many houses (to burn) during the war. 5. His new book (to finish) next year. 6. Flowers (to sell) in shops and in the streets. 7. St. Petersburg (to found) in 1703.8. Bread (to eat) every day. 9. The letter (to receive) yesterday. 10. Nick (to send) to Moscow next week. 11. I (to give) a very interesting book at the library last Friday. 12. Many houses (to build) in our town every year.

Listening comprehension

https://blog.ed.ted.com/2015/03/30/10-facts-you-should-know-about-vincent-van-gogh/

Discussion questions:

1. How great is your interest in art?
2. What’s the best art gallery you’ve been to?
3. Do you like modern art?
4. What do you think of installation art?
5. Do you ever think a lot of art is not really art?
6. Do you have a favorite artist?
7. What kind of art do you like – paintings, sculpture, ceramics, etc.?
8. What is art?Does art change the way you think or feel?
9. Do you think anyone can be an artist or do you need a special talent?

Homework