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Serguei Povaguin: Russian design in Barcelona.

This Young designer was born in Russia but has lived in Spain for more than a decade now. In this short time, his work has been seen on several Barcelona catwalks, as well as at one or two international shows in Berlin and in collections in Mexico. His first award, a FAD prize for the best Spring-Summer collection 2002, was given to him during his second year of studies at the ESDI school in Sabadell. And the last and final edition of the Gaudí event showed his work in the section dedicated to young designers. A first presentation, if not to society, at least to the media and specialised press that attended.

Movement and particularly dance are the background to his latest works. These are the themes that inspire his collections and bring them to life. His most elaborate works, including his latest Spring-Summer proposals for 2006, have used flamenco and other dances that brought people together in large salons during the 1930s as their source of inspiration. Both of these have been resolved with its characteristic essential style, eliminating excess, and his fascination for the body and its curved shapes.

This imagery comes from his memories and the reference of his country of origin: “I think it comes from having grown up surrounded by snow, as the snow wraps everything in white, creating strong contrasts with the things that don’t get covered”.

(Adapted from the translated article “Serguei Povaguin” by Charo Mora, B-Guided, Spain Winter 2006)

1.ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

1.1 What was Serguei doing when he got his first award? Paragraph1

1.1……………………………………………………………………………………

1.2. Where has his work been seen up to now? Paragraph 1

1.2.……………………………………………………………………………………

1.3. In what section of the Gaudí event was his work shown? Paragraph 1

1.3……………………………………………………………………………………

1.4. What are the main themes in his collections? Paragraph 2

1.4.……………………………………………………………………………………

1.5. What does he remember from Russia the most? Paragraph 3

1.5.……………………………………………………………………………………

2. WRITE QUESTIONS ACCORDING TO THE UNDERLINED WORDS

2.1. Serguei was born in Russia -....................................................................

2.2. He has lived in Spain for a decade. - ………………………………………..

2.3. He showed his collections in Mexico. - ……………………………………..

2.4.Sergei has worked with some of the best models…………………………..

2.5. He travels to Russia every year -…………………………………………….

3. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING THE CORRECT FORM OF THE VERB IN BRACKETS

3.1. John loves travelling. He.................. (visit) a lot of countries.

3.2. If you are not careful you....................... (break) the cups.

3.3 Last week I......................... (lose).my passport.

3.4 He always..................... (buy) the newspaper in the same place.

3.5. Where is the money? We...................... (go) to buy some milk.

4. COMPLETE THIS CONVERSATION: You are being interviewed because you are looking for a new job. Write the questions for your answers.

4.1.Interviewer................................................................................................?

You: I’m from Madrid.

4.2.Interviewer:...............................................................................................?

You: Yes, I’m working in a supermarket in Pozuelo.

4.3.Interviewer:...............................................................................................?

You: Oh, I’m a cashier.

4.4.Interviewer:...............................................................................................?

You: I finished my ESO studies last year.

4.5.Interviewer:….…………………………………………………………………?

You: Yes, I studied English at school and I know a little Italian.

5. PERSONAL QUESTIONS.

5. 1. What kind of films do you like?

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5.2. What do you usually do in your free time

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5.3. How often do you buy the newspaper?

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5.4. Have you ever been to the Opera?

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5.5. How many films did you see last year?

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6. USE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE ADJECTIVE

6.1. It is much __________ (+ cheap) to book flights and hotel on internet.

6.2. Train travel in Europe is _________ (= cheap) flying nowadays.

6.3. The service with the new manager is _______ (+ bad) than the with the old one.

6.4. It is ________ (- difficult) to place an order with the new software

6.5. She is _________ (superlative / nice) person I´ve ever known

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Skin art

Prehistoric man was thought to have practised tattooing, that is, puncturing the skin with tools dipped in pigment that left a permanent mark. And mummies with decorative tattoos have been discovered in many parts of the world. Yet for nearly as long as there has been tattooing, there has been condemnation. The Romans considered decorative tattooing barbaric, which is still evident in the Latin word for tattoo, stigma, and used tattoos to mark slaves and criminals. Despite its deep roots in ancient cultures, tattooing had fallen out of practice in Europe by the time Britain's Captain Cook set sail for the Polynesian Islands in 1768.

Though Cook and his men were not the first Europeans to encounter Oceanic tattooing, they were the first to record the practice systematically. Cook also introduced to the English language the word tattoo, taken from the Tahitian. Cook's men did not fully understand the significance of tattooing among the Oceanic people, for whom the designs were symbolic protection against earthly enemies. Yet the sailors were fascinated and eager to be marked themselves. They adopted the practice with gusto, designing mariner motifs of their own. A turtle meant a sailor had crossed the equator, and an anchor that he had sailed the Atlantic. Crucifixion scenes were also popular motifs --a vain attempt to avoid being beaten, as it was hoped no one would dare hit the image of Christ.

Today, all types of people get tattooed. Though the art was adopted from distant cultures and adapted to suit Western tastes, the attraction of tattooing has changed very little.

Provide answers (5-10 lines) to the following four questions on the text using your own words:

1. [1.5 points] Provide a summary of the news presented in this text.
2. [1.5 points] Why didn´t Romans approve of tattooing?
3. [1.5 points] Why did the Polynesian Islanders get tattooed?
   
4. [1.5 points] Why did the sailors choose to have crosses tattooed?.
5. [4 points] Write a composition of approximately 15 lines on the following topic: Why do many young people get tattooed today? Give reasons

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Skin art

Prehistoric man was thought to have practised tattooing, that is, puncturing the skin with tools dipped in pigment that left a permanent mark. And mummies with decorative tattoos have been discovered in many parts of the world. Yet for nearly as long as there has been tattooing, there has been condemnation. The Romans considered decorative tattooing barbaric, which is still evident in the Latin word for tattoo, stigma, and used tattoos to mark slaves and criminals. Despite its deep roots in ancient cultures, tattooing had fallen out of practice in Europe by the time Britain's Captain Cook set sail for the Polynesian Islands in 1768.

Though Cook and his men were not the first Europeans to encounter Oceanic tattooing, they were the first to record the practice systematically. Cook also introduced to the English language the word tattoo, taken from the Tahitian. Cook's men did not fully understand the significance of tattooing among the Oceanic people, for whom the designs were symbolic protection against earthly enemies. Yet the sailors were fascinated and eager to be marked themselves. They adopted the practice with gusto, designing mariner motifs of their own. A turtle meant a sailor had crossed the equator, and an anchor that he had sailed the Atlantic. Crucifixion scenes were also popular motifs --a vain attempt to avoid being beaten, as it was hoped no one would dare hit the image of Christ.

Today, all types of people get tattooed. Though the art was adopted from distant cultures and adapted to suit Western tastes, the attraction of tattooing has changed very little.

1. Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE? Copy the evidence from the text. No marks are given for only TRUE or FALSE.

a) Fashionable people in the Roman world had tattoos
b) The origin of the word tattoo in English is unknown.

2, In your own words and based on the ideas in the text, answer the following questions
a) Why did the Polynesian Islanders get tattooed?
b) Why did the sailors choose to have crosses tattooed?.

3. Find the words in the text that mean:

a) embalmed human bodies
b) almost
c) profound
d) completely

4. Complete the following sentences. Use the appropriate form of the words in brackets when given.
a) Before _________ (become) King of England, George V had a dragon tattooed on _____ arm
b) "________does the word stigma mean?" It ________ (mean) a mark or sign of shame
c) Winston´s Churchill´s mother, whose wrist was tattooed with a serpent, _______ (try) to cover _______ with a bracelet when in public.
d) In the past, tattoos were linked to criminals, ________today celebrities ________ (wear) tattoos proudly

5. Write about 100 to 150 words on the following topic: Why do many young people get tattooed today? Give reasons

REPORTED SPEECH

Rewrite these sentences into reported speech

1“Please, don´t smoke here”, she asked him
2.“Could you please order a taxi?” Helen asked Jim
3.“Did anyone try to call an ambulance?” she asked
4.“The boys were collecting money for charity organizations”, he explained
5.“What have you prepared for our meeting?” she asked him
6.“Take this money and put it in your bank”, his mother said
7.“We must fill in our tax returns tomorrow”, he said
8. She asked where I had studied for my first degree (into direct speech)
9.“Did you hear the news last night?” he asked Sarah.
10.“Put these clothes in your room”, she said to me.
11.“Return these books to the library” she said to the pupil
12.“Can you let me use your car, please?” Jane asked her mother
13.“She never laughs at my jokes” Peter said
14.“Where did you park the car last night?” She asked her son
15.“Do you prefer to travel by car or by bus?” Marie asked me
16.“What can I do for these people?” Henry asked himself
17.“Dragons have played an important role in my life” Spielberg said
18.The nurse told the visitors not to make a noise (into direct speech)
19.“Mum, don´t forget to pick me up at five, please”, Susan said
20.“He is studying French now”, she told me
21.“The government will have to resolve the problem of unemployment” a politician argued
22.“When did the government decide to raise taxes?” He wondered
23.“Give me my pen back, please” George said to Lisa
24.I asked Dracula where he was going for his holidays (into direct speech)
25.He said he was going to the Dead Sea (into direct speech)

EJERCICIO VERBOS MODALES

Chosse the most appropriate modal.

1. I think the leg is broken. You ___ go to hospital.
a)might b)could c)ought to d)can

2. She___ come early. Dinner isn´t until 9:00 pm.
a)has to b)must c)needn´t d)can´t

3. There´s been an accident! ___ I call an ambulance?
a)Should b)can c)may d)ought

4. You ___ cheat in exams. It´s forbidden.
a)don´t have to b)mustn´t c)couldn´t d)ought to

5. The bus was badly damaged in the accident, but the children ___ get out through a broken window.
a)can b)had to c)ought to d)were able to

6. If you are interested in a career in sport, you ___ try talking to our tennis coach.
a)could b)mustn´t c)had to d)have got to

7. I can hear the siren now. It ___ be the police.
a)can b)would c)must d)have to