Additional Language Exercises. 47 Fill in the spaces in the sentences with appropriate idioms, containing a word related to arts.

47 Fill in the spaces in the sentences with appropriate idioms, containing a word related to arts.

Paint in glowing colours, paint in true colours, the state of the art, get the picture, of the old school, have (got) sth. down to a fine art, put sb. in the picture, make an exhibition of oneself, paint the town red

1. She can get money out of her father whenever she likes: she ___________________ ( has learned to do it perfectly ).

2. What's ___________________? – Well, we have done everything you told us to do, and we are waiting now for your new instructions (the position or state reached in the course of the activity).

3. The writer __________ the simple country life ___________________ and is clearly against living in a city (describes in a way that suggests it is worthy of praise, very pleasant).

4. The situation was catastrophic and the shareholders required ___________ things ________________(describing correctly).

5. They heard this morning that they had passed their examinations, so they've gone out ___________________ (to have a very enjoyable time, in a lively and noisy manner).

6. You people only see what's happening on your own sector. You can't possibly ___________________ (understand the entire situation).

7. "I'd better ___________________," he said. "Briefly, it is this. …" (fully inform you about the facts of the situation)

8. He is really a very clever man, but because he ___________________ at parties nobody can believe that he's serious (behaves in public in a loud or foolish manner, in a manner that attracts scorn).

9. Doctors ___________________ could talk to you about your hobbies or else, not like these nowadays – concerned only with treating as many people as possible in the shortest possible time (belonging to a group that is characterised by its use of old customs, manners or behaviour).

 

48 Below are some proverbs and their explanations. The explanations have been jumbled. Match the former with the latter by attaching the relevant letter in the aligned boxes. Then share your opinion if these proverbs can apply to art.

1. Art is long, life is short.		a. High-quality goods need no advertising because people soon get to know about them.
2. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.		b. However depressed we may be some shape of beauty moves away the pall from our dark spirits. The beautiful object may perish but the joy of it lasts as long as the memory does.
3. Everyone to his taste.		c. We should acknowledge the good points of even those we dislike or disapprove of.
4. Give credit where credit is due.		d. Even the latest novelty is only something revived.
5. Good wine needs no bush.		e. We all have our likes and dislikes.
6. He who would climb the ladder must begin at the bottom.		f. Merit is often obscured by worthlessness. Also, you have to put up with the worthless while hoping to find a real value.
7. Hitch your wagon to a star.		g. There is so much art to learn and so little time to learn it in.
8. It is easier to pull down than to build.		h. Beauty does not exist by itself; it exists only in the consciousness of those who see it. If anything delights the sight of one person, then it is beautiful to him.
9. Ninety per cent of inspiration is perspiration.		i. A sole individual is a reflection of his species. Trying to understand one will draw you nearer to understanding all.
10. Other times, other manners.		j. Enthusiasm must be backed up with knowledge and experience. Mere zeal will yield little fruit.
11. The proper study of mankind is man.		k. It is easier to criticise than to create or make constructive suggestions.
12. There is no wheat without chaff.		l. Although inspiration supplies the ideas, these have to be put into words or pieces of music or fine arts. Inspiration is useless without an aptitude for hard work.
13. There is nothing new under the sun.		m. Have high ideals. Make it your aim to rise above worldly things.
14. A thing of beauty is a joy forever.		n. Each succeeding generation has its own way of life, tastes and standard of behaviour.
15. Zeal without knowledge is a runaway horse.		o. There are no short cuts in rising in the world or attaining mastery. The ascent is not rapid but in stages, like rung by rung.