Leonardo da Vinci was born in 1452 near the town of Vinci. He was a universal man, who was interested in arts and sciences. He studied painting at the master Verrokio. Also, Leonardo was studying the basics of mathematics and mechanics, anatomy, work with metal and plaster, tanning techniques. Later he made extensive use of them in their activities.
Milan period (1482 - 1499)
In Milan Leonardo came as a messenger of peace by Lorenzo de 'Medici
Here, his work received a new direction. He was admitted to the court staff, first as an engineer and only later - as an artist.
At that time, he wrote of the painting "The Last Supper" and "The Lady with an Ermine."
Florence (1499 - 1506)
Return to Florence was marked by the arrival of the service of the Duke Cesare Borgia
Later years (1506 - 1519)
Leonardo was studying the anatomy, made sculptures and painted self-portraits.
In 1512, the artist moved to Rome.
Leonardo lived in a beautiful castle of Le Clos Lucé in Touraine, where he had ample opportunity to do what he was interested.
Leonardo died in 1519.
task 1
11 b (some)12 c (because)13 a (more)14 b (give)15 a (during)16 c (they)17 b (have) 18 c (also)
task 2read the text and put the verbs in brackets 19–31 in the correct tense. the first one is done for you.
do you agree happy birthday to you (0) is (be) the world’s most famous song? it (19) is recognised by just about everyone. in fact somebody probably (20) is singing it somewhere in the world at this moment! but what are the origins of a tune which (21) has become so famous? in 1893 two teachers patty and mildred j.hill (22) wrote a song. they (23) called it good morning to you. they (24) taught it to their kindergarten pupils in kentucky, usa. the children (25) found the song easy to learn and sing.the present song (26) has the same tune but different words. millions of people (27) have sung the song in many different languages since those days.not long ago it (28) was my birthday. my guests (29) gave me many presents. and i (30) heard (не употребляется в continuous) this wonderful song when i (31) blew out the candles on the cake.
task 3underground (bre) - subway (ame)
car park (bre) - parking lot (ame)
chips (bre) - fries (ame)
form (bre) – grade (ame)
petrol (bre) – gas (ame) ground floor (bre) - first floor (ame)
shop (bre) – store (ame)
ill (bre) - sick (ame)
rubbish (bre) - garbage (ame)
wardrobe (bre) – cabinet (ame)
handbag (bre) - purse (ame)
1. The famous novel "The Lord of the Rings" was written by John R. R. Tolkien in 1965.
2. In Bangladesh New Year is celebrated by people in April.
3."The prize will be won by our team," said the boy.
4. English is spoken by most people in the country.
5. Computers are used by the students at the lesson.
6. This unforgettable landscape was painted by Joseph Turner.
7.The writer's new book will be published next year.
8. The room was cleaned by the girl yesterday.
9. "The books will be collected by me from you," said Jim.
10. This original exhibition was organized by a group of artists.
11. The game was lost by their team yesterday.
12. London is visited by thousands of tourists every month.
