Conditionals
1. What … (he/say) if you told him the truth?
2. If you watch this film, you … (get) an idea of how difficult life is for these tribes.
3. If you … (cancel) within the time limit, we would have given you a full refund.
4. If she had realised how late it was, she … (not/ring) us.
5. We could have some fresh air if you … (open) the window.
What would he say if you told him the truth?
If you watch this film, you will get an idea of how difficult life is for these tribes.
If you had cancelled within the time limit, we would have given you a full refund.
If she had realised how late it was, she would not have rung us.
We could have some fresh air if you opened the window.
Paraphrase using It’s time / It’s high time / It’s about time
You should call your parents and tell them the news.
Your room is messy. Clean it!
The kids should finish their homework now.
Hurry up! The bus is leaving.
She should prepare for the exam.
Translate into English
Пора идти домой.
Ему давно пора извиниться за ошибку.
Пора заканчивать проект.
Тебе пора посетить врача.
Мне давно пора решить этот вопрос.
Paraphrase using It’s time / It’s high time / It’s about time
It’s time you called your parents and told them the news. / It’s high time you called your parents and told them the news.
It’s time you cleaned your room. / It’s high time you cleaned your room.
It’s time the kids finished their homework. / It’s high time the kids finished their homework.
It’s time you hurried up! / It’s high time you hurried up!
It’s time she prepared for the exam. / It’s high time she prepared for the exam.
Translate into English
It’s time to go home.
It’s high time he apologized for the mistake. / It’s about time he apologized for the mistake.
It’s time to finish the project.
It’s time for you to visit the doctor.
It’s high time I solved this problem. / It’s about time I solved this problem.
Task: Choose can / could / to be able to / may / might to complete the sentences.
When I was six, I ___ swim across the river.
You ___ park here — it’s allowed.
I hope one day I ___ travel around the world.
___ I come in, please?
How long have you ___ play the guitar?
They said we ___ use the computers after class.
He ___ have forgotten to call you.
If you try hard enough, you ___ pass this exam.
When I was six, I could swim across the river.
You may park here — it’s allowed.
I hope one day I will be able to travel around the world.
May I come in, please?
How long have you been able to play the guitar?
They said we might use the computers after class.
He might have forgotten to call you.
If you try hard enough, you can pass this exam.
Read each situation and respond naturally. Use expressions like “You’d better…,” “I’d rather…,”
I’ve got a terrible headache.
I don’t like apples; can I have something else to eat?
The room feels very hot and stuffy.
I keep eating too many chocolates every day.
Please, don’t tell anyone about my secret.
I received the water bill last month but haven’t paid it yet.
I’ve got a terrible headache. — You’d better take some medicine.
I don’t like apples; can I have something else to eat? — I’d rather have an orange/banana instead.
The room feels very hot and stuffy. — You’d better open a window.
I keep eating too many chocolates every day. — You should cut down on sweets.
Please, don’t tell anyone about my secret. — You’d better keep it to yourself.
I received the water bill last month but haven’t paid it yet. — You’d better pay it as soon as possible
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets.
His latest (create) turned out to be a masterpiece.
The painting was so (astonish) that critics were speechless.
The actress’s (perform) was gripping from start to finish.
Travelling alone made her far more (adventure).
The artist is known for his (unorthodox) use of colour.
The designer’s new line focuses on (sustain) materials.
The documentary raised several (provoke) questions about art funding.
Her outfit was simple but extremely (elegance).
The museum curator spoke (passion) about the restoration process.
His sketches lacked (precise) and detail.
creation 2. astonishing 3. performance 4. adventurous 5. unorthodox 6. sustainable 7. thought-provoking 8. elegant 9. passionately 10. precision
1. I couldn't live without Tom. If he (go) off with another girl I (pine) away and die. But I have complete confidence in Tom.
2. But I'm not going on a diet. Why should I go on a diet? - If you (go) on a diet you (lose) weight.
3. If someone (say), 'I'll give you £500 to go into court and swear that this statement is true,' what you (do)?
4. If we (work) all night we (finish) in time; but we have no intention of working all night.
5. If I (see) a tiger walking across Hyde Park I (climb) a tree. - That (not be) any use. The tiger (climb) after you.
If he went off with another girl I would pine away and die. But I have complete confidence in Tom.
If you went on a diet you would lose weight.
If someone said, 'I'll give you £500 to go into court and swear that this statement is true,' what would you do?
If we worked all night we would finish in time; but we have no intention of working all night.
If I saw a tiger walking across Hyde Park I would climb a tree. - That would not be any use. The tiger would climb after you.
Paraphrase the sentences using “I wish” / “If only”
It’s a pity he always arrives late for meetings.
She regrets not having prepared well for the exam.
It’s a pity you didn’t tell me about the problem yesterday.
I’m sorry I can’t join you for the trip next weekend.
It’s a pity he doesn’t know how to use a computer properly.
He regrets not having asked for help when he needed it.
It’s a pity we won’t finish the project before the deadline.
I’m sorry you always interrupt me when I’m speaking.
I wish he didn’t always arrive late for meetings. / If only he didn’t always arrive late for meetings.
She wishes she had prepared well for the exam. / If only she had prepared well for the exam.
I wish you had told me about the problem yesterday. / If only you had told me about the problem yesterday.
I wish I could join you for the trip next weekend. / If only I could join you for the trip next weekend.
I wish he knew how to use a computer properly. / If only he knew how to use a computer properly.
He wishes he had asked for help when he needed it. / If only he had asked for help when he needed it.
I wish we could finish the project before the deadline. / If only we could finish the project before the deadline.
I wish you wouldn’t always interrupt me when I’m speaking. / If only you wouldn’t always interrupt me when I’m speaking.
Task: Paraphrase the sentences using can / could / may / might / must
to express supposition, doubt, or astonishment.
Perhaps he is lying. →
I’m sure she’s at home now. →
Is it possible that he forgot about the meeting? →
It’s unlikely that she knows French. →
I’m certain they have already left. →
Perhaps she misunderstood you. →
It’s impossible that he said that! →
Surely he didn’t recognize me. →
He may / might be lying. — supposition implying doubt.
She must be at home now. — supposition implying assurance.
Can he have forgotten about the meeting? — astonishment / doubt.
She can’t / couldn’t know French. — strong doubt.
They must have already left. — confident past assumption.
She may / might have misunderstood you. — doubtful past supposition.
He can’t / couldn’t have said that! — strong disbelief.
He must have failed to recognize me. — assured negative supposition.
Paraphrase using but for
I couldn’t concentrate on my work yesterday. The noise in the office was unbearable.
→ But for ____________________________, ____________________________.
She lacked the confidence to speak at the meeting last week. Her mentor gave her constant support.
→ But for ____________________________, ____________________________.
We enjoy this view now because the trees were trimmed recently.
→ But for ____________________________, ____________________________.
He failed the exam because he didn’t study enough.
→ But for ____________________________, ____________________________.
I feel so relaxed during the weekend. My family helps me plan everything.
→ But for ____________________________, ____________________________.
They arrived late because their taxi was delayed.
→ But for ____________________________, ____________________________.
I can’t finish this project on time without proper software.
→ But for ____________________________, ____________________________.
She failed the driving test. Her instructor didn’t give her extra lessons.
→ But for ____________________________, ____________________________.
But for the unbearable noise in the office yesterday, I could have concentrated on my work.
But for her mentor’s constant support, she wouldn’t have had the confidence to speak at the meeting last week.
But for the recently trimmed trees, we wouldn’t enjoy this view now.
But for not studying enough, he would have passed the exam.
But for my family helping me plan everything, I wouldn’t feel so relaxed during the weekend.
But for the taxi delay, they would have arrived on time.
But for not having proper software, I couldn’t finish this project on time.
But for her instructor’s extra lessons, she would have failed the driving test.
Word bank:
· absorbing · soulless · performance · creepy · take in · unspoilt · picturesque · contemporary · restrained · runway
Choose the best option for each blank.
The old factory was turned into a ___ art gallery displaying local works.
The actor’s ___ was so natural that the audience believed every word.
The hotel lobby looked ___ — grey walls, no décor, no warmth.
The mountain village remained surprisingly ___, far from tourist crowds.
The exhibition was small but completely ___ — I couldn’t look away.
Her speech was full of ___ emotion; you could see she cared.
He walked down the ___ wearing a velvet jacket that shimmered under lights.
Their travel video perfectly captured the island’s ___ charm.
The tailor had to ___ the waist of my trousers — they were too loose.
The film’s soundtrack created an ___ atmosphere of suspense.
Answers:
contemporary 2. performance 3. soulless 4. unspoilt 5. absorbing 6. restrained 7. runway 8. picturesque 9. take in 10. creepy
1. ___ he apologized for his rude remark, she wouldn’t have forgiven him so easily.
a) If b) Unless c) Provided d) Even if
2. I’d definitely take that designer course ___ it weren’t so ridiculously expensive.
a) if b) unless c) even if d) should
3. The manager will sign the contract ___ all the financial reports are submitted by Friday.
a) unless b) provided that c) in case d) otherwise
4. ___ you have any trouble accessing the conference link, please contact the moderator.
a) Should b) Unless c) In case d) If
5. If you had told me earlier, I ___ have arranged a ticket for the same flight.
a) could b) must c) should d) needn't
6. ___ she studied architecture, she would understand these blueprints far better.
a) Supposing that b) Unless c) As if d) In case
7. ___ he not invested in that startup five years ago, he wouldn’t be a millionaire now.
a) Had b) Should c) Unless d) Provided
8. You can come to the backstage only ___ you have a staff badge and follow security rules.
a) unless b) in case c) provided that d) otherwise
Unless he apologized for his rude remark, she wouldn’t have forgiven him so easily.
I’d definitely take that designer course if it weren’t so ridiculously expensive.
The manager will sign the contract provided that all the financial reports are submitted by Friday.
Should you have any trouble accessing the conference link, please contact the moderator.
If you had told me earlier, I could have arranged a ticket for the same flight.
Supposing that she studied architecture, she would understand these blueprints far better.
Had he not invested in that startup five years ago, he wouldn’t be a millionaire now.
You can come to the backstage only provided that you have a staff badge and follow security rules.
Write sentences using I wish…
You overslept and missed your morning class.
You didn’t study enough and failed the test.
You don’t have a driving license so you can’t rent a car.
You forgot to charge your phone and it died during an important call.
You want to go to the concert but tickets are sold out.
You want a cat but your landlord doesn’t allow pets.
You broke your laptop because you spilled coffee on it.
You love cake but you are on a strict diet.
I wish I hadn't overslept. If I hadn't overslept, I wouldn't have missed my morning class.
I wish I had studied more. If I had studied more, I wouldn't have failed the test.
I wish I were a licensed driver. If I were a licensed driver, I could rent a car.
I wish I had charged my phone. If I had charged my phone, it wouldn’t have died during the important call.
I wish I had bought the tickets earlier. If I had bought the tickets earlier, I could have gone to the concert.
I wish I could have a cat. If I could have a cat, I wouldn’t be restricted by my landlord.
I wish I hadn’t spilled coffee on my laptop. If I hadn’t spilled coffee on it, I wouldn’t have broken it.
I wish I weren’t on a strict diet. If I weren’t on a strict diet, I could eat cake.
Task: Complete the sentences with could / might / must / have to and the correct infinitive form (Indefinite, Continuous, Perfect).
Use modal + infinitive constructions to show unreal or unfulfilled actions.
If I had known about the party, I ___ (come).
You ___ (help) me yesterday instead of watching TV.
He looks tired; he ___ (work) all night.
You ___ (not tell) her that secret — it was unnecessary.
We ___ (find) a better hotel if we had searched longer.
She ___ (be) at the office — her coat is still there.
I ___ (ask) you for advice earlier, but I was too proud.
They ___ (forget) about the meeting; they never showed up.
could have come — unreal past possibility.
might have helped — reproach for an unfulfilled action.
must have been working — confident assumption about continuous past.
needn’t have told — past unnecessary action performed.
could have found — missed opportunity.
must be — strong present supposition.
could have asked — unreal past possibility.
may / might have forgotten — doubtful assumption.
She talks as if she (to know) everything. Her friend has recently told her everything.
She talks as if she (to know) everything. She was just in a good mood.
It looks as if it (to be) going to rain. Dark clouds cover the sky.
He seems as if he (to have not slept) for days. His eyes are red and tired.
She cried as if she (to be) dying. Her tears flowed, but she was perfectly healthy.
She spoke to me as if she (to know) me. I had never met her before.
She looked as if she (to have known) everything long ago. We did not know the answer.
He smiled as if he (to understand) everything. He really understood the problem.
She talks as if she knows everything.
She talks as if she knew everything.
It looks as if it is going to rain.
He seems as if he has not slept for days.
She cried as if she were dying.
She spoke to me as if she knew me.
She looked as if she had known everything long ago.
He smiled as if he understood everything.
The crew decided to set ___ before sunrise to reach the mountain location in time.
The film is based ___ real historical events that shocked the nation.
The story is set ___ a small coastal town in Italy.
The audience gave the film a big thumbs ___ at the premiere.
The plane finally took ___ after a long delay caused by fog.
Tourists love to wander ___ the narrow streets near the old cathedral.
Before boarding, every passenger had to fill ___ a short customs form.
The journalist managed to get hold ___ the original script before the release.
We stood quietly on the terrace to soak ___ the breathtaking view of the bay.
After months of preparation, the director shouted, “Let’s get the show ___ the road!”
The crew decided to set off before sunrise to reach the mountain location in time.
The film is based on real historical events that shocked the nation.
The story is set in a small coastal town in Italy.
The audience gave the film a big thumbs up at the premiere.
The plane finally took off after a long delay caused by fog.
Tourists love to wander around the narrow streets near the old cathedral.
Before boarding, every passenger had to fill in a short customs form.
The journalist managed to get hold of the original script before the release.
We stood quietly on the terrace to soak up the breathtaking view of the bay.
After months of preparation, the director shouted, “Let’s get the show on the road!”
1. Luckily you warned us before. If you … (warn) before, we … (be) in big trouble now.
2. Garrincha was a top-class football player and he played in the national team of Brazil in the middle of the 20th century. If he … (become) a top-class player, he … (play) in Brazilian national team.
3. I work as a zoologist, so I have been to Africa many times so far. If I … (work) as a zoologist, I … (travel) to Africa so far.
4. I am left-handed, that's why I always write you the letter with my left hand. If I … (be) left-handed, I … (write) letters with my right hand.
5. You are lazy. So you don't come to the lesson. If you … (be) lazy, you …. (come) to the lesson
6. I live in London. If I … (live) in London, my relatives ... (have to) search for a hotel when they came here last month.
If you hadn’t warned us before, we would be in big trouble now.
If he hadn’t become a top-class player, he wouldn’t have played in the Brazilian national team.
If I didn’t work as a zoologist, I wouldn’t have travelled to Africa so far.
If I weren’t left-handed, I would have written letters with my right hand.
If you weren’t lazy, you would come to the lesson.
If I didn’t live in London, my relatives would have had to search for a hotel when they came here last month.
Translate into English.
Жаль, что он постоянно опаздывает.
Ах, если бы я купил билеты заранее!
Я теперь жалею, что не сделал домашнее задание вовремя.
Я теперь жалею, что поверил его словам.
Ах, если бы вы сказали мне об этом раньше!
Жаль, что вы все время мешаете мне работать.
I wish he weren’t always late. / If only he weren’t always late.
I wish I had bought the tickets earlier. / If only I had bought the tickets earlier.
I wish I had done my homework on time. / If only I had done my homework on time.
I wish I hadn’t believed his words. / If only I hadn’t believed his words.
I wish you had told me about it earlier. / If only you had told me about it earlier.
I wish you wouldn’t keep disturbing me while I’m working. / If only you wouldn’t keep disturbing me while I’m working.
Task: Complete the sentences with must / have to / needn’t / didn’t have to / be to in the correct form.
Comment on the difference in meaning where possible.
I ___ finish this report tonight — my boss expects it tomorrow.
You ___ bring your laptops; the school provides computers.
Soldiers ___ follow the commander’s orders.
We ___ meet at six, but she never arrived.
You ___ speak to him like that! It’s rude!
I ___ take the train yesterday because my car broke down.
You ___ call him again; he already knows.
All visitors ___ leave their phones at the reception.
He ___ have been more careful — look at the mess!
The children ___ go to bed by nine o’clock every day.
must / have to finish — internal or external necessity.
needn’t / don’t have to bring — absence of necessity.
must — moral or duty obligation.
were to have met — planned but unfulfilled action.
mustn’t — prohibition.
had to take — past external necessity.
needn’t / don’t have to call — no necessity.
are to leave — strict rule / official instruction.
must have been — past supposition implying blame.
have to / must — obligation by routine / rule.
Translate into English (Would Rather)
Я бы предпочел остаться дома сегодня вечером.
Я бы предпочел поехать в Париж в прошлом году.
Я бы предпочел, чтобы ты позвонил мне сейчас.
Я бы предпочел, чтобы он пришёл вчера.
Я бы предпочел не обсуждать это прямо сейчас.
Я бы предпочел, чтобы она не опоздала вчера.
Я бы предпочел съесть что-то лёгкое на ужин.
Я бы предпочел, чтобы они остались дома вчера.
Я бы предпочел остаться дома сегодня вечером.
I’d rather stay at home this evening.
Я бы предпочел поехать в Париж в прошлом году.
I’d rather have gone to Paris last year.
Я бы предпочел, чтобы ты позвонил мне сейчас.
I’d rather you called me now.
Я бы предпочел, чтобы он пришёл вчера.
I’d rather he had come yesterday.
Я бы предпочел не обсуждать это прямо сейчас.
I’d rather not discuss this right now.
Я бы предпочел, чтобы она не опоздала вчера.
I’d rather she hadn’t been late yesterday.
Я бы предпочел съесть что-то лёгкое на ужин.
I’d rather eat something light for dinner.
Я бы предпочел, чтобы они остались дома вчера.
I’d rather they had stayed at home yesterday.
Replace the underlined words with an appropriate synonym
The old photograph had a black-and-white tone that made it look timeless.
Her moving speech at the film festival brought many to tears.
The designer presented an elegant set of clothes inspired by Renaissance art.
The film received high praise from every major reviewer in the country.
His paintings are known for their bright and detailed colours.
The fashion house is focusing on eco-friendly materials this season.
The antique shop sold a classic leather bag from the 1950s.
The sculptor’s attention to detail showed outstanding skill in creating things by hand.
The old photograph had a monochrome tone that made it look timeless.
Her touching speech at the film festival brought many to tears.
The designer presented an elegant outfit inspired by Renaissance art.
The film received high praise from every major critic in the country.
His paintings are known for their vivid colours.
The fashion house is focusing on sustainable materials this season.
The antique shop sold a vintage leather bag (from the 1950s).
The sculptor’s attention to detail showed outstanding craftsmanship.
If she ____________ to her parents, she ____________ in a better situation now.
If I ____________ you, I ____________ him after what he did yesterday.
If they ____________ harder, they ____________ the championship last year.
If she ____________ abroad two years ago, she ____________ in this company now.
If my phone ____________ last night, I ____________ you immediately.
If the weather ____________ nicer today, we ____________ for a picnic.
If he ____________ so afraid of flying, he ____________ more countries.
If he ____________ medicine instead of law, he ____________ as a doctor now.
(Mixed: past → present)
If she had listened to her parents, she would be in a better situation now.
(2nd)
If I were you, I wouldn’t trust him after what he did yesterday.
(3rd)
If they had trained harder, they would have won the championship last year.
(Mixed: past → present)
If she hadn’t gone abroad two years ago, she would be working in this company now.
(2nd)
If the weather were nicer today, we would go for a picnic.
(Mixed: present → past)
If he weren’t so afraid of flying, he would have visited more countries.
(Mixed: past → present)
If he had chosen medicine instead of law, he would be working as a doctor now.
Use I wish, If only, or It’s time / high time / about time as appropriate. Pay attention to regret, unreal present/future, irritation, and past mistakes.
Your friend always leaves their shoes in the hallway and it drives you crazy. (I wish / If only) (irritation)
You forgot your passport at home and now you might miss your flight. (I wish / If only)
The students haven’t submitted their fashion project yet. (It’s time / high time / about time)
She didn’t call the stylist for advice, and now her dress is ruined. (I wish / If only)
You want to bake a cake, but you forgot to buy sugar. (I wish / If only)
You haven’t cleaned your wardrobe for months. (It’s time / high time / about time)
He always drives too fast in the city. (I wish / If only) (irritation)
We didn’t arrive early to see the fashion show. (I wish / If only)
Your colleague is speaking loudly during the meeting and interrupting everyone. (I wish / If only) (irritation)
You need to prepare your presentation for tomorrow. (It’s time / high time / about time)
I wish your friend wouldn’t always leave their shoes in the hallway. / If only your friend wouldn’t always leave their shoes in the hallway. (irritation)
I wish I hadn’t forgotten my passport at home. / If only I hadn’t forgotten my passport at home.
It’s time the students submitted their fashion project. / It’s high time the students submitted their fashion project. / It’s about time the students submitted their fashion project.
I wish she had called the stylist for advice. / If only she had called the stylist for advice.
I wish I had bought sugar before baking the cake. / If only I had bought sugar before baking the cake.
It’s time to clean your wardrobe. / It’s high time to clean your wardrobe. / It’s about time to clean your wardrobe.
I wish he would drive more slowly in the city. / If only he would drive more slowly in the city. (irritation)
I wish we had arrived early to see the fashion show. / If only we had arrived early to see the fashion show.
I wish my colleague wouldn’t speak so loudly and interrupt everyone. / If only my colleague wouldn’t speak so loudly and interrupt everyone. (irritation)
It’s time to prepare my presentation for tomorrow. / It’s high time to prepare my presentation for tomorrow. / It’s about time to prepare my presentation for tomorrow.
Task: Translate the sentences into English using can / may / must / have to / need / be to and correct infinitives.
Не может быть, чтобы он не понял этого.
Должно быть, они уже вернулись из поездки.
Вам не нужно было так волноваться — всё оказалось в порядке.
Возможно, он уже уехал в командировку.
Нам пришлось задержаться, потому что шёл дождь.
Мы должны были встретиться в семь, но он не пришёл.
Она, должно быть, ждала его весь вечер.
Можно мне задать вам вопрос?
Не смей входить без стука!
Он был моим наставником долгие годы — так было суждено.
It can’t / couldn’t have been that he didn’t understand it. — strong doubt.
They must have returned from the trip. — assured supposition.
You needn’t have worried — everything turned out fine. — past unnecessary action done.
He may / might have already gone on a business trip. — possible past action.
We had to stay longer because it was raining. — external necessity.
We were to have met at seven, but he didn’t come. — planned but not fulfilled.
She must have been waiting for him all evening. — confident past assumption.
May I ask you a question? — polite request.
You are not to enter without knocking! — strict prohibition / order.
He was to be my mentor for many years — it was meant to be. — destiny / inevitability.
But for his advice, we _______________________________________ (make) a serious mistake yesterday.
She looks as if she _______________________________________ (understand) everything, though she just arrived.
You _______________________________________ (take) a coat with you — it looks chilly outside.
He laughed as though he _______________________________________ (see) something extremely funny. He really didn’t.
I’d rather you _______________________________________ (not mention) this in front of everyone.
They _______________________________________ (win) the tournament if their best player hadn’t been injured.
He behaves as if he _______________________________________ (be) the boss, but he’s just a trainee.
I’d rather _______________________________________ (have started) the project last week.
But for his advice, we would have made a serious mistake yesterday.
She looks as if she understands everything, though she just arrived.
You had better take a coat with you — it looks chilly outside.
He laughed as though he had seen something extremely funny. He really didn’t.
I’d rather you didn’t mention this in front of everyone.
They would have won the tournament if their best player hadn’t been injured.
He behaves as if he were the boss, but he’s just a trainee.
I’d rather have started the project last week.
Translate into or from Russian using the most accurate advanced word combinations.
Этот фильм был настолько захватывающим, что зрители не могли оторваться.
Его коллекция винтажной одежды была выставлена на показ.
После десятичасового перелёта у нас был ужасное самочувствие из-за разниц в часовых поясах.
Картина оказалась подделкой, но выглядела аутентично.
В своей новой серии работ художник использовал вторичные материалы.
The sculpture was a site-specific installation displayed temporarily in the square.
The movie’s thought-provoking ending left the audience speechless.
The model wore a flowing chiffon gown with sequined details.
The village, though remote, had a picturesque charm.
Его работы считаются иконой современного искусства.
The film was so gripping / riveting that viewers couldn’t look away.
His vintage clothing collection was put on display.
After a ten-hour flight, we suffered terrible jet lag.
The painting turned out to be a forgery, though it looked genuine.
In his new series, the artist used by-product materials.
Скульптура была инсталляцией, созданной специально для данного места.
Финал фильма был наводящим на размышления и ошеломил зрителей.
Модель надела струящееся шифоновое платье с пайетками.
Деревня, хотя и удалённая, имела живописное очарование.
His works are regarded as an icon of contemporary art.