Раздаточный материал по английскому языку (7 класс)

The Hermitage One of the world-wide known museums is the Hermitage. The word “Hermitage” means “a place of solitude”. This name was given in the 18th century by Catherine the second to her private museum housed in a small building adjacent to the Winter Palace. Only few people could visit the Hermitage in those times. In the course of times, the Hermitage grew into one of the greatest museums in the world. The accumulation of artifacts led to the formation of new departments devoted to the culture and art of the Peoples of the East, of the Prehistoric culture, and of the Russian culture. Three other departments are those of Western European art, classical antiquities and numismatics. One of the rooms that impresses visitor the most is Saint George Hall. The room covers about 80 square meters, but doesn’t seem enormous due to perfect proportions. This room is the perfect example of the classical style. It is decorated in the whitest marble and bronze. The Leonardo da Vinci Room is one of the most gorgeous interiors. The room is decorated in the style of 17th century French Baroque. The Hermitage possesses two, out of twelve or fourteen works surviving from Leonardo. The Rembrandt collection is one of the most treasured possessions of the museum. It numbers 24 canvases. The Malachite Room reflects the style of 1889. The columns, pilasters, and the floor lamps are covered with thin plaques of rich green malachite. About two tons of malachite were used in decoration of the room. Questions: 1. What does the word “Hermitage” mean? 2. How many departments are there in the Hermitage? What are they? classical style? George Hall? 3. The interior of which room is the best example of the 4. What kinds of the material are used for the decoration of St. 5. How many works of Leonardo da Vinci does the Hermitage 6. What is one of the most treasured possessions of the 7. What material was used for the decoration of the Malachite possesses? Hermitage? Room?