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Listening comprehension – 2º de nivel básico
FRIEND CHOPPED OFF VAN GOGH'S EAR
Questions:
A) Listen, and say if the following statements are true (T) or false (F):
1. Van Gogh always claimed that he cut off his ear by accident. T/F
2. This new theory about Van Gogh’s ear came out in a book. T/F
3. Paul Gauguin cut off Van Gogh’s ear during a fight. T/F
4. Van Gogh and Gauguin often painted about the same subject. T/F
5. Their fights were not serious. T/F
6. Their relationship was portrayed in a film. T/F
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B) Fill in the gaps with the missing information.
1. In 1888 Gaughin _________ __________ in the house where Van Gogh rented
rooms.
2. The two of them made a __________ of __________ to save Gauguin from
prosecution.
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TOTAL MARK _____ /10