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Lesson 6. The birth of Venus.
Before we read the text, do you know this goddess? What famous art with Venus can you name?
Please read the text about this famous art piece (focus on verbs in bold - which ones are irregular?)
The Birth of Venus
For over 500 years, The Birth of Venus has amazed art lovers around the world. This masterpiece, painted by Sandro Botticelli in the 15th century, has become one of the most famous works of the Italian Renaissance. The painting shows Venus, the goddess of love, standing on a giant shell as she arrives on the shore. The wind gods have blown her gently across the sea, while a goddess on land has prepared a robe to cover her.
Many historians have debated the true meaning of the painting. Some believe it has represented the beauty of nature and divine love, while others say it has been inspired by ancient myths. For centuries, people have admired its graceful style and soft colors. Even great artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo have studied Botticelli’s techniques.
There is also a legend about the painting’s past. Some say it has been hidden for years to protect it from war. Others believe it has brought luck to those who have seen it in person. Today, The Birth of Venus has remained one of the most treasured artworks in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, where millions of visitors have visited to see its beauty.
Please read the text about this famous art piece (focus on verbs in bold - which ones are irregular?)
The Birth of Venus
For over 500 years, The Birth of Venus has amazed art lovers around the world. This masterpiece, painted by Sandro Botticelli in the 15th century, has become one of the most famous works of the Italian Renaissance. The painting shows Venus, the goddess of love, standing on a giant shell as she arrives on the shore. The wind gods have blown her gently across the sea, while a goddess on land has prepared a robe to cover her.
Many historians have debated the true meaning of the painting. Some believe it has represented the beauty of nature and divine love, while others say it has been inspired by ancient myths. For centuries, people have admired its graceful style and soft colors. Even great artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo have studied Botticelli’s techniques.
There is also a legend about the painting’s past. Some say it has been hidden for years to protect it from war. Others believe it has brought luck to those who have seen it in person. Today, The Birth of Venus has remained one of the most treasured artworks in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, where millions of visitors have visited to see its beauty.
Vocabulary - Irregular verbs
to become - became - become
It became - Past Simple, but
It HAS BECOME - Present Perfect
It became - Past Simple, but
It HAS BECOME - Present Perfect
это стало
to blow - blew - blown
the wind blew - Past Simple
the wind HAS BLOWN - Present Perfect
the wind blew - Past Simple
the wind HAS BLOWN - Present Perfect
ветер подул
to bring - brought - brought
It brought - Past Simple
It HAS BROUGHT - Present Perfect
It brought - Past Simple
It HAS BROUGHT - Present Perfect
это принесло
to hide - hid - hidden
They hid - Past Simple
They HAVE HIDDEN - Present Perfect
They hid - Past Simple
They HAVE HIDDEN - Present Perfect
Они спрятали
We use Present Perfect to talk about:
-for something that started in the past and continues in the present
They have been married for 10 years.
-when we are talking about our experience up to the present
I've played piano since I was 5.
-when we are talking about something that happened in the past, but has results in the present
I've lost my keys (I can't find them now)
-for something that started in the past and continues in the present
They have been married for 10 years.
-when we are talking about our experience up to the present
I've played piano since I was 5.
-when we are talking about something that happened in the past, but has results in the present
I've lost my keys (I can't find them now)
The present perfect is formed from the present tense of the verb have and the past participle of a verb.
TO HAVE + VERB (3 form)
I have been (the verb to be) in Tokyo.
She has gone (to go) to the store.
TO HAVE + VERB (3 form)
I have been (the verb to be) in Tokyo.
She has gone (to go) to the store.
ATTENTION!
We use Present Perfect with ever, never, since, for, yet
BUT! If we use finished past time - yesterday, at 10 o'clock, in 2024, we use Past Simple instead!
Grammar: Present Perfect REVIEW
Present perfect
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1. Over the years, smartphones ______ an essential part of daily life.
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2. Botticelli’s paintings ______ some of the most famous artworks of the Renaissance.
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3. Strong winds ______ away many leaves from the trees this autumn.
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The storm was so powerful that it ______ rooftops off some houses.
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The discovery of ancient ruins ______ new information about lost civilizations.
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Her kindness ______ happiness to so many people in need.
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The treasure ______ for centuries, but archaeologists recently found it.
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Some valuable artworks ______ in secret locations to protect them during wars.
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Great work! Well done!
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The Birth of Venus
Vocabulary
Vocabulary for the video
seashell - the shell of a marine mollusc.
ракушка
Goddess - a female deity.
богиня
muse - a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist.
муза, вдохновение
can't get enough of - I really love, I want to keep experiencing/seeing (something/someone)!
не могу налюбоваться, насытиться и так далее
ancient - belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
древний
otherworldly - relating to an imaginary or spiritual world.
потусторонний, духовный
It-girl (slang) - a young woman who has achieved celebrity because of her social lifestyle.
сленг. «красивая стильная девушка»
The birth of Venus
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- In The Birth of Venus, the goddess stands on a giant ______ as she arrives on the shore.
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- Venus, the ______ of love and beauty, is one of the most famous figures in mythology.
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3.Many believe that Simonetta Vespucci, a famous beauty of her time, was Botticelli’s ______ for the painting.
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4) The painting’s soft colors and dreamy atmosphere give it an ______ feel, as if it belongs to another world.
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5) Renaissance artists often looked to ______ myths for inspiration in their work.
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6) Art lovers ______ this masterpiece and travel from all over the world to see it.
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7) Simonetta Vespucci was the ______ of the Renaissance—admired, beautiful, and the inspiration for many artworks.
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8) The wind gods are shown gently blowing Venus toward the shore, making her arrival on Earth look magical and ______.
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Great work! Well done!
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The Birth of Venus - Challenge yourself
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Questions to discuss with your teacher:
- What do you think of Botticelli? What other famous works of his do you know?
- Do you know the myth?
- Do you agree that it's a scandalous painting? Why? Why not?
- Have you been in Italy? If yes, have you seen The Birth of Venus? If not, would you like to visit? What place would you like to go to?