Test 4

Directions: (1—6)

Here is a dialogue in which fragments are given in the wrong order. Find the right order. There is an example at the beginning

(I).

Задание: (1—6)

Перед вами диалог, в котором неправильно расставлены все фрагменты.

Discussing Art

А

Yes, today Russian avant-garde art is being displayed in its entirety — both in Russia and abroad. Previously only the canvascs of the artists of the 1920s were popular.

It must be very interesting.

You have said it. The exhibition usually attracts crowds of people.

В

What do you know about Russian art9

I am fond of Russian avant-gard. The canvascs of Tatlin, Malevich, Kandinsky do credit to our nation and traditions.

I wonder whether Russian avant-gard art has ever been displayed abroad.

С

I've read an article to this effect in newspapers. The display was dedicated to the Russian leader's visit to Italy.

Now you've said it I remember ... It was a great succcss.

It's only natural. Russian icons always enjoy great popularity.

D

Certainly. Her canvases are very popular in this country. Zverev, whose name was unknown several years ago, enjoys great popularity too.

Where could I see his picture?

There will be an exhibition of his canvases in autumn.

I'll do my best not to miss it. Incidentally I remember a display of icons from Kiev in Florence in 1982.

E

Yes, even among very young people there are very talented and progressive artists. Their pictures enjoy great popularity. They give much food for thought.

I would like to add that their canvases are colorful and expressive. Sometimes I can't tear my eyes from the canvas. By the way is the name of Serebryakova familiar to you?

F

Did you manage to see it?

I was lucky enough to go to that display.

I believe you were greatly impressed.

So I was. 107 paintings by 13*h— 18th century artisits were on display in Italy.

(after L.N. Khannikova "Spoken English")