Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.Edward Hopper is America’s most well-known realist painter, living by his philosophy, “The man’s the work. Something doesn’t come out of nothing.” He was reclusive and private in his personal life, with themes of introspection in his painting.Born in 1882, by the age of 17 he had already decided to become an artist. He attended the New York School...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Edward Hopper is America’s most well-known realist painter, living by his philosophy, “The man’s the work. Something doesn’t come out of nothing.” He was reclusive and private in his personal life, with themes of introspection in his painting.
Born in 1882, by the age of 17 he had already decided to become an artist. He attended the New York School of Illustrating, followed by the New York School of Art, where he bacame familiar with many leading figures such as William Merritt Chase and Robert Henri, founders of American Realism.
[1] Hopper was slow to develop compared with other young artists of that time, remaining at the New York School of Art for seven years. [2] Like the majority of young American artists of the period, he longed to study in France and left for Paris in October of 1906. [3] Indeed, this was a great influence upon the history of the modern movement in America, but Hopper later claimed that its effect on him was minimal. [4]
According to the reading, what is true of Hopper’s trip to France?
A. It did not have a significant impact on his work
B. It may have had a major influence on his career
C. It included Robert Henri as a companion
D. It was the most exciting moment of his life
Ex4:Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentences.
1.He is thinking of (leave)leaving his job and going to America.
2.I hate(go)going to work in the rain.
3.(chase)Chasing by a dog,he ran as quickly as possible.
4.Would you mind ( show)showing me how to up erate the machine?
5.After (read)reading this article you will give up smoking.
6.I tired (explain)to explain to him but he went on grumbling.
7.Try to forget it.It doesn't worth (worry)worrying about it.
8.There are people who can't help (laugh)laughing when they see that man.
9.I caught him (climb)climbing over my wall.
10.Ask him (come)to come in don't keep him standing at the door.