Стр.55 Модуль 3 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 6 класс
Who was Frida Kahlo? What was she famous for? Read to check.
a) Find examples of phrases showing the sequence of events in the biography.
b) Make notes under the headings in your notebook. Use your notes to tell the class a summary of Frida Kahlo’s life.
where & when born — Coyoacán, 6th July …
early years
later years & achievements
where & when die
Frida Kahlo was born on 6th July 1907. As a child, she … At the age of 15, …
Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo is one of the most famous female artists in the world. She was born on 6th July 1907 in Coyoacán, Mexico. As a child, Frida dreamed of becoming a doctor and in 1922 she began studying Medicine. Unfortunately, at the age of 18, Frida was in a bus accident and spent a long time recovering in bed. It was then that she taught herself to paint. She even had a mirror above her bed so she could paint herself. Frida’s style combined Mexican folk art with surrealism. When Frida was 21, she met the famous artist Diego Rivera. He recognised her talent and encouraged her to keep painting. Diego and Frida got married in 1929, but it was a difficult marriage. Nine years later, Frida had her first exhibition in New York City. She also exhibited her work in Paris. Frida was weak throughout her life and she died in her hometown on 13th July, 1954. She was one of the most famous artists of the 20th century, not only in Mexico, but all around the world.
a) Read the Study skills box and find examples of linking words in Kahlo’s biography.
b) Rewrite the sentences in your notebook using so, because, too, and, but.
- His concerts were always sold out. His music was very popular.
- Frida had a mirror. She could paint herself.
- He started writing when he was young. He wrote over 50 books.
- She sang well. She danced well.
- He was a genius. People didn’t recognise his talent.
Writing: a biography of a famous person
a) Look at the plan below. Listen to someone talking about Albert Einstein and take notes.
Plan
Para 1: name, who he was, where/when born (… was … . He was born … He was one of the most famous …)
Para 2: early years (As a child … At the age of … When he was …)
Para 3: later years, achievements (In …, … years later …)
Para 4: where/when he died, your thoughts/feelings about the person (… died on … in … He was …)
b) Use your notes to write a short biography about Einstein (100–120 words). Use the biography in Ex. 1 as a model and follow the plan.
3 b)
1. His concerts were always sold out because his music was very popular.
2. Frida had a mirror so she could paint herself.
3. He started writing when he was young, and he wrote over 50 books.
4. She sang and danced well.
5. He was a genius, but people didn’t recognise his talent.
4 b)
Albert Einstein was a world-famous scientist, philosopher and physicist. He was born on 14th March 1879 in Ulm, Germany. As a child, he grew up in Munich and was a quiet student who was interested in Science and Mathematics. He also enjoyed playing the violin. When he was 15, he left school and moved to Milan with his family. Later, he studied in Switzerland and finished university in Zurich in 1900. In 1905, he published his famous scientific theories. He received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921. Albert Einstein died on 18th April 1955. He was one of the greatest geniuses of the 20th century.
