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Module 7 - Let`s have fun. Spotlight on Exams - страница 136.

Условие.

RNE Reading

Read the text and fill the gaps A-F with the parts of the sentences marked by numbers 1-7. One part is extra. Put the numbers marking the corresponding parts of sentences into the table.

The Rite of Spring

We normally think of orchestral music as a respectable and civilised affair, but A ..... ! In 1913, the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky had a new piece of music for a ballet: The Rite of Spring. It was based on ancient Russian traditions and myths. The music was strange, accompanied by jerky dancing and extraordinary costumes.

Its premiere was on 29th May, in Paris. Tickets cost a lot, and the cream of French society had come for the opening night. However, as soon as performance started, members of the audience began shouting. Some thought the work was thrilling and original; B ..... . Reportedly, audience members punched each other, and threw objects at the musicians! The police were called and C ..... . There was no trouble on subsequent nights, but D ..... the world’s newspapers.

Looking back, some music historians think that the story was exaggerated, perhaps deliberately. Stravinsky probably benefited from the scandal, as E ..... . Either way, people wanted to listen to his music, and realised that he was writing fascinating new rhythms.

In 1940, the American cartoon maker Walt Disney used The Rite of Spring in his cartoon film, Fantasia. It brought Stravinsky’s music to an even wider audience. Almost F ..... The Rite of Spring as the most important piece of the 20th century. It is often performed today and is always very popular – with no riots!

1 ejected up to 40 people from the theatre

2 others that it was repetitive and unpleasant

3 every modern composer and music critic acknowledges

4 his later work was experimental and

5 it hasn’t always been the case

6 his name became famous.

7 the news of the riot was soon all over

A	B	C	D	E	F

Решение 1.

Решение 2.