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Theatre, Painting, Music & Cinema
Some people
say that the theatre is likely to disappear, while others
believe that it will continue attracting large audiences.
The theatre has existed since 2000 ВС. Greek theatres were
huge, open-air structures that were able to seat thousands of
viewers. Nowadays there are many types of theatres: a comedy
theatre, a drama theatre, a concert hall, a musical theatre, an
opera and ballet house, a dance theatre and others. Some
theatres are famous all over the world such as the Bolshoi
Theatre in Moscow or la Scala in Milan.
Personally, I am sure that the theatre is not likely to
disappear. I am a real theatre-goer. To my mind, a good play
stirs spectators1 imagination, makes them smile and cry, fills
them with joy and excitement, makes them forget about dull
reality and carries them away to a fantastic country. The
theatre is a small world with its own rules, its own life and
feelings. Going to the theatre is always an exciting event for
me.
But nowadays a lot of people prefer watching a movie to going to
the theatre. Some of them even say that the theatre will not
last long. Firstly, a lot of people prefer to watch TV sitting
in a comfortable armchair at home. Secondly, tickets for a good
play are rather expensive. Finally, they should be bought
beforehand and one will have to stand in a queue for a long
time. But I believe that those people who say that they don't
care about the theatre have never seen a good play.
To conclude, I think that the theatre will exist as long as
people love art and enjoy a special fascinating atmosphere that
reigns in the theatre.
Some people
compare painting to literature and music. Others say that it is
boring to look at pictures.
Millions of people admire pictures by great artists and pay
a lot of money to become their owners. Other people don't
understand why some paintings are spoken about and valued so
much. Some people are fond of going to art galleries, while
others consider it a waste of time.
Personally, I am fond of examining paintings by well-known
artists. I think that a good picture always provokes some mood.
It is either cheerful if the colours are bright and festive, or
wistful if the artist uses dull and oppressive colours. The
artist tends to depict wonderful scenes of life — the grand
beauty of old pines, the formidable power of a storm or the
delicate colours of flowers. Painting gives me aesthetic
experience, stirs my imagination and makes me think about
something serious and elevated.
However, some people say that they feel bored when they look at
pictures. In contrast to books which tell us an interesting
story, a picture always shows a transient moment. So the viewer
should guess what happened before that moment and what will
happen later. But I strongly feel that a great artist is like a
writer. But instead of words he uses a canvas, a brush and
paints. The pictures of talented artists can really "speak".
Through their pictures artists tell us about their thoughts and
feelings and open their inner world to us.
To conclude, the masterpieces of painting, like the masterpieces
of music and literature transform experience. People will admire
a beautiful painting if they learn to understand the language of
the artist.
A lot of young
people think that music serves only for dancing. However, others
say that the aim of music is not just to entertain us.
There is hardly a person in the world who does not like
music. Most young people can't imagine their lives without it.
But what is music? Is it just a pleasant combination of sounds
or a far more complicated notion?
Personally, I think that music is a universal language
understandable to everybody. People compose music in order to
express their feelings and emotions. The composer speaks to us
without using any words. Music can fill us with energy and make
us happy. It's known that classical music makes us feel
delighted and relaxed. And on the contrary, rock music and heavy
metal arouse hatred, violence, irritation and rage. Some sounds
even have a healing effect on people and can normalize heart
rate and soothe them better than any pills.
But some young people think that music serves only for
entertainment. They like pop music, rap, dance music and heavy
metal. These musical genres help them relax and have fun. Most
teenagers are not ready to listen to such serious music as
symphony, opera or chamber music. To my mind, musical
compositions by such outstanding composers as Mozart, Beethoven,
Bach, Tchaikovsky or Shostakovich should be listened to
attentively and brooded over.
To conclude, the aim of music is not just to entertain us, but
to give us aesthetic pleasure, to develop our taste and love for
beauty. That is why everybody likes listening to music, dancing
to it, visiting concert halls, singing or playing musical
instruments. Music plays a very important role in our lives and
it has the power to unite people all over the world.
Some people
say that they are used to working or studying to the sound of
music, while others are convinced that music is a distraction.
Parents often complain that children listen to their
favoutite records while doing their homework. Some employees
cannot imagine their working day without music. But is it all
right to listen to music and to work or study simultaneously?
Personally, I think that listening to music will hardly help you
when you are studying mathematics or physics or preparing for an
exam. But music is fine when you are doing something that is
quite automatic. Many people, especially teenagers, claim that
having music on while they study or work can help improve their
concentration. Besides, it makes the task seem less boring. Some
teenagers even like to do their homework to the sound of heavy
rock.
However, for many people, it would be difficult not only to work
with heavy rock music playing, but with any kind of music at
all. They say that music does not help them concentrate, and
therefore study or work. Most people need total silence to be
able to work. If there's any background noise, they get
distracted and annoyed. But to my mind, loud chatter, whistle or
rustle disturb us more than music.
To sum up, it is up to you to decide whether to listen to music
while you study or not. I think that it is a matter of personal
preference. But it is not always good to have music playing in
the office or workplace. While it improves concentration or
provides relaxation for some people, for others it may be a
distraction and even an irritant.
The silent
film disappeared when the era of the talking film began. A lot
of people say that modern movies are much better than the early
ones. However, some people are sorry about the disappearance of
the silent film.
Movies are truly the art of our time. Nowadays there are
quite a lot of interesting films among which we can find
westerns, horror films, hits, comedies, science fiction films,
thrillers, romance films and many others. But why do some people
still admire the first black and white films?
Personally, I am fond of modern cinematography. Nowadays films
are skillfully made and contain a lot of special effects. They
attract people's attention with absorbing plots, stunning visual
and sound effects, exciting scenes and complicated scripts. One
of the latest inventions is 3-D films. To my mind, it is amazing
to look at objects which seem to have length, depth and height.
Besides, modern movies have become easily accessible.
However, many people like early films that have picture but no
sound. They say that modern movies have lost something. Silent
films were understandable to everybody without any words. They
were like a universal language and they united people of all
nationalities. But now films have to be translated into
different languages and dubbed. They make our imagination work
no more and sometimes they don't help us relax and forget about
our everyday problems as there is too much violence, filth and
horror in them. What is more, some people say that a lot of
modern films are stupid and uninteresting. But I believe that
most of them have a successful run. They are watched, discussed
and admired.
To conclude, I think it is difficult to compare modern movies to
silent films. They are absolutely different and have their own
charm. Anyway, tastes differ and everybody can choose what to
watch.
Some people
are fond of 3D films and they are convinced that 3D will take
over the cinema in the future. Others are against 3D films.
Nowadays production companies are putting many films in 3D.
Some people wonder if it will enhance or ruin the film they want
to see.
Personally, I think that watching a 3D movie is a great fun. It
gives you a wonderful opportunity to interact more with the
film. To my mind, 3D movies prove that the technology can
enhance not only the experience, but the storytelling too.
People perceive the world around them with depth. So it would be
natural to see films that are given more depth to the scene
instead of flat images.
However, a lot of people say they were disappointed with 3D
films. Firstly, some of them did not have a feeling that they
got their money's worth because of the lack of effects.
Secondly, some movies have 3D graphics added later. It makes
films darker and 3D effect is often not very good. Thirdly, some
people believe that when we see 3D we lose the artistry of the
film. They also say that 3D movies are made for amusement rather
than for aesthetic pleasure. In addition, tickets are expensive
and it is a great disadvantage for people who are tight with
money. They believe that 3D films are not worth the extra cost
and they are just a way for companies to boost profits. But I am
convinced that a skillfully made 3D movie is worth seeing.
To conclude, most people think that someday every movie will be
released in 3D. But you still have a choice today. If you do not
want to watch movies in 3D you can choose the 2D version of a
film.
Some people
think that graffiti is an art form, while others think that it
is vandalism.
Nowadays graffiti can be seen in the subway and on the walls
of many buildings. Some people, especially teenagers, enjoy
examining these drawings. But not everybody likes graffiti and
recognizes it as an art form.
I think that graffiti is definitely art. It is so popular
nowadays that it can be seen in some museums and art galleries.
Graffiti varies from simple written words to elaborate wall
paintings. One can see graffiti on many websites, in fashionable
magazines and ^en on clothes and toys. Some graffiti artists get
thousands of dollars for their paintings. To my mind, graffiti
gives young people an opportunity to express their feelings and
to demonstrate their skills.
However, a lot of people say that graffiti is the work of
vandals. According to them, it is silly and aggressive and it
makes cities ugly. Graffiti is sometimes revolutionary. It often
has a reputation as part of a subculture that rebels against
authority. Besides, graffiti is still illegal in many places and
punishable by fines that is why most graffiti artists choose to
remain anonymous. But in my opinion, if the artists were given
some place to practice their art, the attitude to graffiti would
be different.
To sum up, nowadays graffiti has the status of "street art".
Some paintings are really skillfully made, while others are
unsightly. Personally, I like graffiti, but I wouldn't like to
see it everywhere.
Из учебного пособия
"Открывая
мир с английским языком. 150 эссе для ЕГЭ. Готовимся к ЕГЭ" Юнёва С.А. 2011г.
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