TEST 9 PET – L&R

Like all children, I was always getting myself and the kitchen table in a mess when I first took an interest in painting. Unlike many kids, who give up activities like art for other subjects when they go through school, I continued painting throughout my childhood. Now, after years of enjoyment, I’ve finally taken the scary decision to show off some of my favourite pieces of work by holding an exhibition at Glebe Street library. Inviting people to see my work is a new idea and one which I’m looking forward to.I’ve never had any formal art training. When I was trying to decide what I should study at university, art as a subject never entered my head. I always thought my parents wanted me to follow a subject that would be useful when I was looking for a job, so I ended up taking a business course. Looking back, my parents would probably have supported me whatever my decision, but I decided to do what I thought was best for everyone.And during my time at university, I rarely did much in the way of painting. It wouldn’t have been easy to paint anyway as I lived in university accommodation and had very little space. I kept an interest in art though and visited local exhibitions whenever I could, but that was about it. It was later in my thirties while I was working that I discovered my love of the activity again. Since then I’ve made a point of spending at least one evening a week painting.However, my works have only ever been seen by trusted friends and relatives. They’ve always given me plenty of support and encouraged me to continue with my art. But I’ve always wondered what people who I didn’t know would think, people who could give me an honest opinion of my ability. The library have been very helpful and offered me a room for the show. They’ve asked me to supply questionnaires about the event and I’ve included a section for visitors· comments about the works. I’m very much looking forward to reading these opinions.

Many cities have parks for people to enjoy. And it’s very (1)…………….. to find wonderful sculptures in them. However, some sculptures found in Fairbanks, Alaska, aren’t quite the same as in other cities. When the temperature (2)…………….. at the end of winter, they all disappear – because they’re made of ice!Fairbanks has been the home of the World Ice Art Championship for over 20 years, and artists from many different countries come to create spectacular ice sculptures. The ice is brought from a lake (3)…………….. near the sculpture park. It’s said to be so clear that visitors can read a newspaper through it – even though the individual pieces are over one metre (4)……………..!Visitors also have the (5)…………….. to make their own ice sculptures if they wish, as special classes. There’s a children’s play park, too, where (6)…………….. everything is made of ice, including sculptures of favourite animals. It’s a great place to visit!

A school trip to the theatre

Last week, everyone in my class (0) ……………… on a trip to the theatre. We travelled there (25) ……………… coach. The theatre is about 10 kilometres away from school, so it was much (26) ……………… far to walk. The play was Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. In fact, it’s probably the (27) ……………… famous of all the plays that Shakespeare wrote. We’ve studied it at school, so I knew (28) ……………… it’s about. It’s a love story, but it’s also the saddest play I (29) ……………… ever seen. At the end, several (30) ……………… the people in my class were crying. But I loved it!

From:        Francis

To:            

Subject:   This weekend

Hi,

It’s great that you’re free to meet me this weekend. I have a few questions. Where is the best place in your town to meet? What would you like to do? And shall I bring anything?

Write soon!
Francis

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