Worksheets003 - Tourist damages priceless painting because of selfie
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 54mins
What happened according to the headline?
A) A tourist damaged a priceless painting because of a selfie
B) A tourist bought a priceless painting
C) A tourist painted a selfie
D) A tourist took a photo of a painting
What does the phrase 'All Ears' mean?
Not listening
Very attentive and listening carefully
Speaking loudly
Ignoring someone
Fill in the blank: The headline says a tourist damaged a _______ painting because of a selfie.
priceless
modern
tiny
unfinished
Look at the picture of people in an art museum. What do you see here?
People observing art in a museum
Children playing in a park
A group of people at a concert
People shopping in a mall
These people are in an art museum.
An art museum
A grocery store
A library
A restaurant
What does the word 'selfie' mean?
A photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically with a smartphone or webcam.
A type of filter used in photography.
A device used to take group photos.
A social media platform for sharing images.
What does the word 'museum' mean?
A building where objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited.
A place where animals are kept for public viewing.
A type of musical instrument.
A kind of traditional dance.
What does the word 'painting' mean?
A picture made using paint.
A type of musical instrument.
A kind of food.
A style of dance.
What does the word 'damage' mean?
Physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function.
A type of repair done to restore something to its original state.
A decorative feature added to enhance appearance.
A process of cleaning and maintaining equipment.
What does the word 'rules' mean?
A set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within a particular activity or sphere.
A type of mathematical equation used in geometry.
A musical instrument played with strings.
A kind of food seasoning.
What does the word 'crystal' mean?
A piece of a homogeneous solid substance having a natural geometrically regular form with symmetrically arranged plane faces.
A type of musical instrument used in orchestras.
A rare species of bird found in the Amazon rainforest.
A traditional dance performed during festivals.
Look at these words: selfie, museum, painting, damage, rules. What do you think our lesson is about?
The importance of following rules in museums to protect paintings
How to take the best selfies in museums
Famous paintings around the world
The history of selfies
What do you use to take a photo?
A camera
A phone
Breaking things is considered:
Good
Necessary
Always helpful
Bad
Museums have old and special things.
True
False
Do you like to take selfies?
Yes, I do.
No, I don't.
Only with friends.
Never, I dislike photos.
What is the main idea of the story?
The main idea is that a tourist accidentally damaged art while trying to take a selfie.
The main idea is that a tourist discovered a hidden treasure in a museum.
The main idea is that a tourist became famous for painting a masterpiece.
The main idea is that a tourist organized an art exhibition.
What mistake did Marco make in the museum?
Marco touched the painting while trying to take a selfie.
Marco took a photo with flash.
Marco ran in the hallway.
Marco spoke loudly in the gallery.
Look at the picture of the man touching the painting. Why is it important not to touch art in a museum?
It is important not to touch art in a museum because it can damage the artwork.
It is important not to touch art in a museum because it will make the museum colder.
It is important not to touch art in a museum because it will make the painting brighter.
It is important not to touch art in a museum because it will make the museum louder.
According to the passage, what did the tourist in Italy do in the museum?
He took a painting home
He damaged a priceless painting while taking a selfie
He bought a painting
He became a museum guide
Fill in the blank: The tourist wanted a photo of himself in front of a ________-year-old painting.
300
50
1000
25
The museum staff reported the tourist to the police.
True
False
The director of another Italian museum said the following about taking selfies:
It is a way for people to connect with art.
It should be strictly prohibited at all times.
It damages the reputation of the museum.
It is only allowed for staff members.
The museum said selfies are now out of control.
True
False
The tourist damaged a painting at which location?
A museum
A restaurant
A hotel
A park
The tourist wanted to do which of the following?
Visit a famous landmark
Buy groceries
Attend a business meeting
Go to school
The museum staff called:
the police
the janitor
the mayor
the chef
Match the words to their meanings:
Hurt or broken
damaged
A photo of yourself
selfie
People who stop bad things
police
Museums have rules because:
they help protect the exhibits and ensure a good experience for everyone.
they want to make visiting difficult for people.
they do not trust visitors at all.
they want to limit the number of visitors.
It is okay to take selfies anywhere. Do you agree or disagree?
Yes, I agree because it is always appropriate.
No, I disagree because some places are not suitable for selfies.
Yes, I agree because selfies are always allowed.
No, I disagree because selfies are never allowed.
The tourist damaged the 300-year-old painting at the Uffizi Gallery because:
they tried to take a selfie and accidentally hit the painting
they were cleaning the painting and used the wrong materials
they were running and tripped into the painting
they intentionally vandalized the artwork
The artwork damaged by the tourist depicts which figure, and who was the artist?
The Virgin Mary by Leonardo da Vinci
Venus by Sandro Botticelli
David by Michelangelo
The Thinker by Auguste Rodin
What safety measure was installed to protect the painting, and how did it ironically contribute to the accident?
A glass cover was installed to protect the painting, but it caused a glare that led to the accident.
A metal frame was added, but it made the painting too heavy and it fell.
A security alarm was set up, but it malfunctioned and startled a visitor.
A rope barrier was placed, but someone tripped over it and damaged the painting.
What actions did the museum authorities take following the incident, and what charges did the tourist face?
The museum authorities reported the incident to the police, and the tourist was charged with vandalism.
The museum authorities ignored the incident, and the tourist faced no charges.
The museum authorities closed the museum, and the tourist was charged with theft.
The museum authorities issued a warning, and the tourist was fined for littering.
Museums like the Uffizi are responding to incidents involving tourists and cultural heritage by:
Increasing security and implementing stricter visitor guidelines.
Allowing unrestricted access to all exhibits.
Reducing the number of staff present in galleries.
Encouraging tourists to touch the artworks.
What other recent example was given of tourists damaging artwork in Italy, and what was the result of that incident?
A tourist broke a statue in the Vatican Museum and was fined.
A tourist painted graffiti on the Colosseum and was arrested.
A tourist stole a painting from the Uffizi Gallery and was imprisoned.
A tourist damaged a sculpture in Florence and was banned from museums.
