Objects made in the United States (2) 1640 and 1840

American furniture and household objects had been considered inferior

To those from Europe. But du Pont helped develop a new appreciation

For American (3) arts. He created a legendary showplace

For these (4) on his family’s estate just outside of Wilmington,

Delaware. In 1951 it was opened to the (5) as the

Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum.

Du Pont assembled objects from his collection into 175 ≪period

(6),≫ each with examples of American antiques and decorative

Arts that followed a certain theme or (7) in early

American history. For example, the du Pont Dining Room has furniture

Dating from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. And, because

This was the time when the United States became a new (8),

There is a patriotic theme in the room. Another (9) is the

Chinese Parlour, which has furnishings that reflect Americans’ fascination

With Asian culture during the 18th century. In these period rooms

Du Pont believed he could tell the (10) of the early United

States through furniture and other decorative arts.

(From ≪ American Art in Delaware ≫ at

http://www.americaslibrary.gov, 2012)

3 Comment on the following issues.

Environmentalism is a growing concern. There have been a number

Of attempts to help save our environment that have only hurt it further.

• Can we ever save our environment?

• What is the biggest threat to the environment today?

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VARIANT 12

1 Read the text and choose the correct item for each statement below.

Winter Olympics

In a break with Olympic tradition, the organizers decided to split the

Summer and Winter Games.

The town of Lillehammer in Norway was chosen to host the 1994 Winter

Games. The Norwegians took their responsibilities very seriously, and

Created a magnificent setting for the games. The best was the building of

An Ice Stadium built into the side of a mountain at a nearby town.

The opening ceremony was exciting. Several Olympic records were

Broken and there was generally a wonderful atmosphere.

Unfortunately, it was believed that the British Ice Dance champions

Were victims of unfair judging. Critics thought Ice Dancing should not be

An Olympic sport, and this row over medals did not help its image.

In the speed-skating competitions, the British felt as though they

Were being unfairly judged. There was the very ugly dispute between two

American ice skaters. Their arguments became almost a soap opera, and

A record American television audience watched the competition.

What decision was made about the Summer and Winter Games?

A To hold them every four years.

B To separate them.

C To spend more time organizing them.

D To stretch them over five years.

What was it that the hosts took seriously?

A Their town.

B The setting.

C Their country.

D Their responsibilities.

What will ensure that Lillehammer may be a permanent site for the

Olympic Games?

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