READING PRACTICE

Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage “Living
Statues”. Choose:

TRUE it the statement agrees with the information

FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this

1. Living statues are a common sight in tourist areas of Paris, London, Barcelona and
other cities. (True)
2. Living statues have only existed in their current form since the sixteenth century.
(Not Given)
3. Tableaux vivants were often part of royal occasions. (True)
4. Tableaux vivants were primarily used for religious displays. (Not Given)
5. The Catalan region of Spain has a long tradition of tableaux vivants. (True)
6. The city of Barcelona has decided to control the number of living statues on its
streets. (True)
7. All licensed living statue performers in Barcelona can perform both in the morning
and in the afternoon. (False)
8. According to Joan Castells, being a living statue is a difficult way of earning
money. (False)
9. Living statues are always able to move their eyes and show that they are breathing.
(False)
10. Living statues always react with a quick, small movement when someone throws
them a coin. (True)

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 SPEAKING PRACTICE

QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite type of music and why?

2. Have you ever attended a concert? If so, which one and what was your experience
like?
3. What kind of music do you like to listen to when you are feeling happy? Sad?
Stressed?
4. Do you think music can have an impact on your mood? Why or why not?
5. How do you discover new music?
6. What is your favorite music genre and why?
7. Have you ever attended a music festival? If so, which one and what was your
experience like?
8. Do you prefer to listen to music alone or with friends? Why?
9. How has technology impacted the way we listen to and enjoy music?
10. What is the best concert or music event you have attended and why was it
memorable?