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Grammar & Usage II
Verb-ing forms and verb-ed forms as predicatives
Unit 3 The art of painting
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Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs.
pleased
encouraging
relaxed
connected
5. moving
6. challenging
7. limited
8. to keep
9. lost
10. boring
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Homework Checking
B Applying the rules
Complete the following sentences using the correct
verb-ing or verb-ed forms of the verbs.
1. The art show in town next week sounds __ _ (appeal).
2. The old man was (amaze) by the paintings on show.
3. I find the soft colours in this painting very (relax).
4. The public were (please) that they would have free access to these exhibitions.
5. The gallery staff looked very __ (tire) after working all day.
appealing
amazed
relaxing
pleased
tired
B 1
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You walk into a museum, stop in front of a masterpiece and wish to observe it up close. Instead of having a good view of it, however, you see nothing but raised arms and smartphones! Isn't it (1)__________?
Nowadays, the use of smartphones in museums continues to rise and art experts are (2)__________ about how to get people to truly appreciate artworks rather than simply take photos or record videos to post on social media. Some museums do not allow photography, which is less about camera flashes and more about encouraging people to enjoy the experience. Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum, for example, has
surprising
B Applying the rules
Complete the article with the correct forms of the verbs.
B 1
prepare concern encourage satisfy surprise
concerned
waged the Big Draw campaign, where visitors are encouraged to keep their smartphones in their pockets or bags and pick up paper and pencils instead. The national museum is hoping to help visitors discover and appreciate the beauty of art, architecture and history through drawing. Some museums are also asking people to get (3)__________ before their visit by learn