Reading Task 1. Read the text and mark the sentences T (true), F (false) or DS
(doesn't say). (Прочитай текст и определи предложение Т (права), Е
(ложь) или DS (не сказано в тексте).
Vincent van Gogh was a brilliant Dutch painter. He was born in 1853 in
the Netherlands. Van Gogh had many different jobs when he was young. Ha
worked in a bookshop, sold works of art and was a teacher. But in the end he
decided to study painting. In 1886, he went to Paris to live with his brother
Theo Theo was Van Gogh's best friend and always gave his brother money
for food. In Paris, Van Gogh met many famous painters like Monet and
Gauguin, and learnt about painting from them Van Gogh painted day and
night for many hours; he did not eat or sleep well enough Because of this, he
soon became sick. In 1889, he moved to the countryside in Arles, in the south
of France. In 1890, he died at age of 37. During his life, Van Gogh sold only
one painting. But today, his paintings are some of the most popular and
expensive works of art in the world. In his short life, Van Gogh achieved his
great things and people continue to admire his paintings today. His most
famous work is The Starry Night (1889).
1. Van Gogh was a teacher when he was young
2. Van Gogh lived alone in Paris,
3. Van Gogh's brother was also an artist.
4. Van Gogh sold many paintings when he was alive.
5. The Starry Night is Van Gogh's most expensive painting.
6. He died at the age of 37
1. T
2. F
3. DS
4. F
5. DS
6. T