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The building's not there any more.
Conclusion: They ______ knocked it down.
must have
The new park was opened to the public today.
Expectation: It ________ help to make the environment more pleasant.
should
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Actors and actresses act in plays or films. Sometimes some of them become famous because they star in soap.
in soap OPERAS.
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Is a newspaper journalist an? Many would like to think they have artistic qualities.
Is a newspaper journalist an ARTIST?
The shop is not there any more.
Conclusion: They ________ closed it.
must have
The town is not very pretty.
Suggestion: The town ________ made more attractive.
should be
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He the symphony and conducted the orchestra at the performance.
He WROTE/COMPOSED the symphony
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He was a great and painter, having carved many famous statues and painted many of the world's greatest paintings.
He was a great SCULPTOR
The neighbourhood has been improved with trees and new street furniture.
Expectation: People ________ happy.
should be
The building is being knocked down and is not being renovated.
Weak Suggestion: The building ________ renovated rather than being knocked down.
could be
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She has written many fantasy novels but people still do not think that she is a great, but there are many children and adults who would disagree.
she is a great AUTHOR/WRITER,
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The producer got on well with the actors and in the film, but he didn't always like the way the director directed it.
actors and ACTRESSES
Everyone's here earlier than usual.
Conclusion: The transport ________ on time.
must have been
She didn't phone me!
Criticism: She _____ at least ____ phoned me!
might at least have
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As a playwright, he wrote many and even directed some of his works in well-known theatres, appearing from time to time on the stage himself.
he wrote many PLAYS
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The choreographer arranged the ballet very carefully, but some of the found it very difficult to perform.
some of the DANCERS
In the past, the government didn't invest money preserving old buildings.
Mild criticism: The government ________ invested money earlier.
could have
The house is certainly magnificent and very impressive.
Conclusion: It ________ cost a lot of money. // lt _________ worth a lot of money.
must have // must be
Studying drama/play at secondary school is a very good way to be introduced to acting. Many schools have their own stages/theatres at the front of the gym with scenery/background. Drama/Actor teachers are in great demand to produce/compose theatres/plays each year. It isn't very highbrow/drama, but everyone enjoys it so I think it's good for drama to be taught at school.
drama, stages, scenery, Drama, produce, plays, highbrow
For some people I think graffiti can cause, problems, because it can make urban areas seem quite threatening. But is it an act of vandalism? I personally don't think so. It is in many ways like primitive art. The problem, I think, is that extract/abstract art, like a lot of graffiti, isn't easy for people to understand, but then how much do people these days understand about paintings by classical/orthodox artists? Who for instance can unravel· the allusions/illusions/delusions in early works of art. And I think there are places where graffiti can be a work of art/artists.
Yes. It's far from easy for people to be able to appreciate/see/realise modern art. But if they look at it in greater depth, they will see it in a more favourable/critical/approving way.
abstract, classical, illusions, art
appreciate, favourable