Vocabulary
unhappiness; sadness; melancholy
depression
Children who are books at an early age often tend to be better students than those who are not.
exposed to
How many principles of photography does the author discuss in the article?
six
Of the three principles of light, composition, and moment in photography, light allows us to see the main focus in a photograph.
True? False? NG?
True
Johannes Vermeer who painted Girl with a Pearl Earring lived in the 17th century.
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Johannes Vermeer, who painted Girl with a Pearl Earring, lived in the 17th century.
the placement or arrangement of visual images in a photograph or painting
composition
The poet E. E. Cummings often made up his own words, _______________many of the rules of spelling and typography, and reinvented rules of grammar, but despite their non-traditional form, his poems were popular with many readers.
violated
Which of the following (a, b, c, or d) is the best paraphrase of this sentence from paragraph B?
Light literally makes the recording of a photograph possible, but in the right hands, light in the photograph can make the image soar…
a. The proper use of light can help create lovely images, while the misuse of light can ruin a picture.
b. Light is necessary in all photography, and when used skillfully, can be used to create wonderful images.
c. While light is necessary for the creation of photographic images, it is not the most important element.
d. Light is needed to take any photographs, whether taken on the ground or soaring through the sky.
b
Photographers learn how to capture a moment by sharing their stories with other photographers.
NG
Annie Griffiths is a photographer which work I really admire.
Annie Griffiths is a photographer whose work I really admire.
understanding; awareness
insight
Passengers flying over the Midwestern region of the United States often comment on how_______________the landscape below appears, with its straight roads, rectangular fields, and perfect green circles caused by a form of irrigation called center-pivot.
geometric
Which of the following would the author probably NOT agree with?
a. A lack of sunlight can actually cause psychological problems.
b. Light can soften an image, but it can also make it appear to be on fire.
c. Finding the best light for a photograph is one of photographers' main tasks.
d. Most photographers prefer to take pictures on bright, sunny days.
d
According to the reading, using time exposure is an example of how photographers capture wonder in a photograph.
False
My friend recently bought a camera that it cost over $1,000.
My friend recently bought a camera that cost over $1,000.
he size of something in relation to other things
proportion
He decided to drop out of business school and ____________________a career as a photographer.
pursue
What does the author describe as "a surprising truth about photography"?
a. A good photographer needs to be creative with a photograph's basic elements.
b. Photography has influenced the work of artists in other fields.
c. The best photos are often those that do not capture perfection.
d. A truly beautiful photograph is one that moves people.
d
Photographers often pursue other arts such as painting and sculpting in order to expand their vision of beauty.
NG
Palette which refers to the selection of colors in a photo sets up the mood of the image.
Palette, which refers to the selection of colors in a photo, sets up the mood of the image.
the rules or laws of a theory
principles
Virtually all diamonds are________________; nearly all contain tiny flaws known as inclusions
imperfect
The word excruciating in paragraph E is closest in meaning to .
a. mild
b. painful
c. significant
d. boring
b
Some photographers spend their whole lives trying to take beautiful pictures.
True
Brian Yen, whose lives Hong Kong, won a photography competition.
Brian Yen, who lives Hong Kong, won a photography competition.