Lesson 201 - Performance Art

Question 1

The artist’s work is described as [1] [2], and the critics list several ways in which the performer achieved this originality.

Поразительно оригинальные

Answer 1

The artist’s work is described as startlingly original, and the critics list several ways in which the performer achieved this originality.

The film’s storyline is startlingly original, weaving together unexpected twists that keep the audience guessing until the very end.

Question 2

Her performances are [1] [2] by the societal changes that were happening around the time of her studentship.

находятся под сильным влиянием

Answer 2

Her performances are strongly influenced by the societal changes that were happening around the time of her studentship.

Question 3

Today’s [1][2]– social disparities, climate change, etc. – are reflected in the works of modern performance artists.

Острые вопросы

Answer 3

Today’s burning issues – social disparities, climate change, etc. – are reflected in the works of modern performance artists.

Question 4

Her [1][2] evolved into a series of substantive shows staged for provocative purposes.

Смелый эксперимент

Answer 4

Her bold experiment evolved into a series of substantive shows staged for provocative purposes.

Question 5

Despite my not being a stranger to performance art, seeing this action live has left a [1][2] on me.

Неизгладимое впечатление

Answer 5

Despite my not being a stranger to performance art, seeing this action live has left a lasting impression on me.

Question 6

My family somewhat [1]s itself from the rest of the town, and I’ve only kept in touch with a handful of friends from college.

Изолировать

Answer 6

My family somewhat secludes itself from the rest of the town, and I’ve only kept in touch with a handful of friends from college.

We’ll test you and seclude you until we know you’re clean.