by many of this century’ s major Russian and European artists, including Natalia Goncharova, Kazimir Malevich, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Robert Falk and David Burlyuk amongst others. There is also a special collection of Russian avant-garde art. The museum is also famous for its School of Modern Art that works alongside the museum. It is a must-see for all lovers of modern art!
The composer Johannes Brahms
Johannes Brahms was one of the greatest German composers of the romantic period. Brahms was born on 7th May, 1833 in Vienna, Austria where he lived for most of his life. Brahms wrote a number of symphonies and piano concerts, the most famous of which are the First and Second Piano Concerto and the Tragic Overture. Brahms never wrote any operas because he preferred to compose pure music. He greatly admired Beethoven but he also loved Mozart and Haydn. Brahms died in Vienna on 3rd April, 1897.
A letter about holidays
To: Jake From: David Hey Jake! Greetings from Ireland. I’ m having a great time here even though the weather here has been pretty bad. I’ ve been doing lots of reading and I’ ve been to a few museums. Tomorrow we are going sightseeing even if it’ s raining cats and dogs. See you soon, David
MARINE LITTER HARMS PEOPLE & WILDLIFE
Marine litter is litter such as food wrappers, cigarette ends, drinks cans and toys that are left behind by the many thousands of people that visit beaches every year. It can also come from ships, fishermen, drains and factories. Marine mammals can get mixed up in marine litter, which can cause injury and stop them from escaping from their enemies. Also, some birds, fish and mammals eat marine litter. This fills their digestive system, making them feel full and they starve. Marine litter can harm people as they can cut themselves on glass or metal. We can: a) take our litter home with us. b) take other people’ s litter home. c) organise a Beach Clean-up Day. LET’ S ALL HELP Take all your litter home with you as well as any other litter you see. Better still ― why not organise a Beach Clean-up Day?
Views on holidays
Speaker 1: I usually go on holiday at least three times a year. I know it sounds like a lot but my job is quite stressful so I often need to get away from it all. Also, I just love travelling and seeing the world! Speaker 2: I’ m not very keen on flying. It makes me feel very uneasy, although I’ ve never had any bad experiences. I try to travel with friends. That helps me to feel less nervous.
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