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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

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

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

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

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

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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