Part 1

Listen to the biography of Salvador Dali. Then choose True or False for each statement.

Example: Dali was born in Spain. ( ✓ True ) ( False )

1. Dali thought he could learn a lot from his teachers.

2. Dali joined the Surrealists in Madrid.

3. The Surrealists wanted people to understand their art.

4. Dali was influenced by his dreams.

5. Dali was inspired by Gala.

6. Gala is pictured in Dali’s art.

7. Dali died in the United States.

Part 2

Complete each sentence using a passive participial phrase. Follow the example.

Example: A: The unexpected news thrilled all of us.

                    B: We were all ____thrilled by____ the unexpected news.

Part 3

Choose the correct word from the box to describe the type of art in each picture.

Part 4

Read each sentence. Decide if the by phrase is necessary or it’s not necessary.

Example: Dorothea Lange’s photographs were taken by her to show how poor people lived.

18. The painting was stolen by thieves from a well-guarded museum.

19. This photograph was taken by Ansel Adams, a world-famous photographer.

20. These drawings were all created by the same person.

21. The clothing in the movie was designed by various people to show the fashions of the time.

Part 5

Change each sentence from the active to the passive voice.

Example: Thousands of people see Topkapi Palace in Istanbul every year.

                    Topkapi Palace in Istanbul is seen by thousands of people each year.

22. Basquiat’s work fascinates my friend Julie.

23. Nicky Hilton designed these handbags.

24. Gucci hired designer Tom Ford in 1994.

25. Nature inspires many artists.

Part 6

Read the article. Then choose True or False for each statement.

Example: The Mona Lisa was painted by an Italian painter. ( ✓ True ) ( False )

26. Eight hundred workers helped to steal the painting.

27. The painting was found after a few months.

28. Vincenzo Perugia stole the painting to make money.

29. Perugia was arrested by the police.

30. The Mona Lisa was returned to the Louvre.

Writing Test

Describe a piece of art that you like or don’t like. Why do/don’t you like it? Write at least five sentences.