Part C
Use of language
1.
Find words or expressions in the text that mean more or less the same.
a)
copied (l. 22-26)
b)
think (l. 27-33)
(2 pts)
2.
Find opposites.
a)
carefully (l. 25)
b)
wealthiest (l. 30)
(2 pts)
3.
Explain one of the following words in complete sentences.
a)
skill (l. 16-21)
b)
to move (l. 22-26)
c)
impressive (l. 27-33)
(2 pts)
4.
Vocabulary - Grammar
Complete the text by using suitable forms of the words. Blek le Rat Xavier Prou, (?) called himself Blek le Rat, is recognised as the pioneer of street art in Paris. He (to paint) lots of pieces in the streets since the early 1080s. He is also known as the (to invent) of the life-sized stencil graffiti. In 1972, as part of his architectures studies, Blek le Rat went on a trip to New York. This trip (to become) an eye-opener, as before visiting the city, Blek le Rat had never seen (some/any/few) graffiti. He (to inspire) at once. In 1981, he wanted to reproduce what he had seen in New York almost 10 years (early). Looking for a better technique that suited the architecture of his city he specialized in (use) stencils to spray-paint small black rats on the walls of Paris. Adapted from [https://streetartnews.net/2022/09/artist-interview-blek-le-rat-2.html (22.11.2022);
https://www.streetartbio.com/artists/blek-le-rat-biography/ (22.11.2022);
https://blekleratoriginal.com/en/blek-le-rat (06.12.2022)]
Complete the text by using suitable forms of the words. Blek le Rat Xavier Prou, (?) called himself Blek le Rat, is recognised as the pioneer of street art in Paris. He (to paint) lots of pieces in the streets since the early 1080s. He is also known as the (to invent) of the life-sized stencil graffiti. In 1972, as part of his architectures studies, Blek le Rat went on a trip to New York. This trip (to become) an eye-opener, as before visiting the city, Blek le Rat had never seen (some/any/few) graffiti. He (to inspire) at once. In 1981, he wanted to reproduce what he had seen in New York almost 10 years (early). Looking for a better technique that suited the architecture of his city he specialized in (use) stencils to spray-paint small black rats on the walls of Paris. Adapted from [https://streetartnews.net/2022/09/artist-interview-blek-le-rat-2.html (22.11.2022);
https://www.streetartbio.com/artists/blek-le-rat-biography/ (22.11.2022);
https://blekleratoriginal.com/en/blek-le-rat (06.12.2022)]
(8 pts)
5.
Paraphrasing
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence. Use between two and five words including the word in brackets.
Example:
x)
Most often, the buildings they harm are not important to graffiti artists.
(care) Graffiti artists seldom care about the buildings which they damage.
a)
In most countries, spraying graffiti is an offence.
law In most countries, it is graffiti.
b)
Banksy took part on an auction but could not be recognised.
unable At the auction, people Banksy.
(2 pts)
6.
Asking questions
Ask four questions.
Use different questions forms and/or different tenses. You get the chance to talk to Mr McMullan, a member of the Glasgow City Council.
Ask hin about the new legal graffiti spraying wall in his city.
Ask four questions.
Use different questions forms and/or different tenses. You get the chance to talk to Mr McMullan, a member of the Glasgow City Council.
Ask hin about the new legal graffiti spraying wall in his city.
(4 pts)
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1.
Find words or expressions in the text that mean more or less the same.
a)
imitated
b)
believe
2.
a)
carelessly
b)
poorest
3.
a)
skill 
Ability to do something well, typically gained through practice or training.
b)
to move Change position or location.
c)
impressive Cause admiration or respect, often because of skill, quality or size.
4.
Blek le Rat
Xavier Prou, who called himself Blek le Rat, is recognised as the pioneer of street art in Paris. He has painted lots of pieces in the streets since the early 1080s. He is also known as the inventor of the life-sized stencil graffiti. In 1972, as part of his architectures studies, Blek le Rat went on a trip to New York. This trip became an eye-opener, as before visiting the city, Blek le Rat had never seen any graffiti. He got inspired at once. In 1981, he wanted to reproduce what he had seen in New York almost 10 years earlier. Looking for a better technique that suited the architecture of his city he specialized in using stencils to spray-paint small black rats on the walls of Paris.
Adapted from [https://streetartnews.net/2022/09/artist-interview-blek-le-rat-2.html (22.11.2022);
https://www.streetartbio.com/artists/blek-le-rat-biography/ (22.11.2022);
https://blekleratoriginal.com/en/blek-le-rat (06.12.2022)]
https://www.streetartbio.com/artists/blek-le-rat-biography/ (22.11.2022);
https://blekleratoriginal.com/en/blek-le-rat (06.12.2022)]
5.
a)
In most countries, it is against the law to spray graffiti.
b)
At the auction, people were unable to recognize Banksy.
6.
- What was society's response to the new legal graffiti wall?
- Was it a long procedure?
- Has it been sprayed on yet?
- Do you personally like the graffiti art on the wall?