​READING AND UNDERSTANDING SITUATIONS

​READING

AND UNDERSTANDING SITUATIONS

​THESE PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR ART PROGRAMMES.

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READ THE DESCRIPTIONS AND CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION FOR THESE PEOPLE.

​Martina is a really talented photographer and she wants to become a professional. She loves taking pictures outdoors and is only free at weekends.

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Martina is a really talented photographer and she wants to become a professional. She loves taking pictures outdoors and is only free at weekends.

• 3D Studio is a programme that offers courses by professional photographers who have specific skills to teach you. By learning with 3D Studio you will be taken to the best places and venues in the countryside. The course are on Saturdays afternoons.

• Based in the city of New York, NTB is a programme that provides a true photographic adventure. With very capable and friendly guides, tours visit some of the most beautiful spots in England and provide great opportunity for all abilities to take some amazing pictures.

Manuel has painted for 10 years and he wants to learn about the work of famous painters from the past. He wants a programme that will help him improve his painting skills.

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Manuel has painted for 10 years and he wants to learn about the work of famous painters from the past. He wants a programme that will help him improve his painting skills.

• Renaissance Painting Workshop is a programme that teaches the classical methods of oil painting used by Italian and Flemish masters of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Classes are on Monday and Wednesdays.

• Supplementary Art Course is an introductory programme with focus on one of the most fascinating periods of the Italian Art. The programme is oriented to beginners and classes are every day from 6.30-9.30.

​Maria is 32 and she would like to do computer studies in Manchester. She wants to take a part-time course which includes theory and practical skills. In her free time, she paints and draws.

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Maria is 32 and she would like to do computer studies in Manchester. She wants to take a part-time course which includes theory and practical skills. In her free time, she paints and draws.

• Computing and IT  is an Adult course that gives you the chance to boost your confidence and develop your work skills. This course will prepare you for progression in computing and software development.

• Open Life Class is an informative, intensive and fun weekend course, which teaches essential drawing skills. Through various drawing approaches including life drawing and portraiture, you will learn to understand texture, line, measurement and composition.

Claudia would like a course where she can learn the basic concepts of drawing. She works in the morning but is free at weekends. She is most interested in drawing portraits but she doesn't have enough experience.

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Claudia would like a course where she can learn the basic concepts of drawing. She works in the morning but is free at weekends. She is most interested in drawing portraits but she doesn't have enough experience.

• Renaissance Painting Workshop is a programme that teaches the classical methods of oil painting used by Italian and Flemish masters of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Classes are on Monday and Wednesdays.

• Supplementary Art Course is an introductory programme with focus on one of the most fascinating periods of the Italian Art. The programme is oriented to beginners and classes are every day from 6.30-9.30.

• Open Life Class is an informative weekend course, which teaches essential drawing skills. Through various drawing approaches including life drawing and portraiture, you will learn to understand texture, line, measurement and composition.

Sally is 25. She wants to take up an activity that will give her a lot of contact with other people. She is a very talented musician.

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Sally is 25. She wants to take up an activity that will give her a lot of contact with other people. She is a very talented musician.

• Musical theatre courses provide participants with the opportunity to train to the highest standards for a professional career in Dance and Musical Theatre. We offer a chance to meet new friends in a very happy environment.

• Open Life Class offers the opportunity to learn the essential musical skills. For example, reading music and holding and instrument. You will learn in a very personalized way with out new online classes.

You and Bertha made plans to go to the circus but now you have to cancel. Remember to be polite.

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Choose the best message for this situation.

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You and Bertha made plans to go to the circus but now you have to cancel. Remember to be polite.

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Choose the best message for this situation.

• Hi Bertha! I'm really sorry but I can't to go to the circus with you today. I have to finish my homework for tomorrow. How about going to the cinema next weekend instead?

• Hi Bertha! I am angry because I can't to go to the circus today. I have homework. I can go to the cinema next week. Bye.

• I'm sorry Bertha but I'm busy today. I like movies. See you at the circus another day.

You and Gina are going to travel to Lima and you need her to buy tickets and have her things ready.

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​​Choose the best message you can send to Gina in this situation.

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You and Gina are going to travel to Lima and you need her to buy tickets and have her things ready.

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​Choose the best message you can send to Gina in this situation.

• Gina. I hope you have your things ready.

  I don't have enough time to buy the tickets. Can you buy them, please?

• Gina. You have to buy the tickets and I need you to pack my things and yours.

• I need Gina to buy the tickets and get her things ready now.

Multiple Choice

Gino wants to go to his friend's house after school.

• Hi Bertha! I'm really sorry but I can't to go to the circus with you today. I have to finish my homework for tomorrow. How about going to the cinema next weekend instead?

• Hi Bertha! I am angry because I can't to go to the circus today. I have homework. I can go to the cinema next week. Bye.

• I'm sorry Bertha but I'm busy today. I like movies. See you at the circus another day.

Open Ended

Write a message to a friend inviting them to a day out on your birthday. Mention a place, day and an activity you can do together. Be polite and don't forget the parts of a good message.