Sakura's art exhibition

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Warm-up

  1. Do you like to draw or paint? (Yes, I do. I like to draw/paint...)
  2. Have you ever been to an art exhibition? (Yes, I have. I saw...)
  3. What kind of art do you like? (I like paintings, drawings, sculptures...)

Vocabulary Match

exhibition •• models
sculptures •• public display
hang •• important
proud •• afraid
scared •• happy
worth it •• put up

Vocabulary Answers

exhibitionpublic display
sculpturesmodels
hangput up
proudhappy
scaredafraid
worth itimportant

Story

Sakura is a young girl who likes to draw and paint. She worked hard on her art. Now, she wants to show it to everyone. She will have an art show at a small gallery. She made many nice paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Sakura is happy to share her art.

On the day of the art show, Sakura goes early to put up her art. She hangs her paintings and puts her sculptures on stands. Sakura is a little scared but also very proud. When the doors open, people come in. They look at the art and like it. Sakura is there to talk to them about her art.

Many people come to see her art that day. They say nice things to her. They tell her they love her art and she is very good at it. Sakura is so happy. She knows her hard work was worth it. She wants to keep making art and showing it to everyone.

Quiz

  1. Where will Sakura have an art show?
  2. How does Sakura feel before the doors open?
  3. What do people tell Sakura about her art?

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. She will have an art show at a small gallery.
  2. She is a little scared but also very proud.
  3. They tell her they love her art and she is very good at it.

Conversation

Sakura:Hi, Tomo! I'm having my art exhibition today. Are you coming?
Tomo:Of course, Sakura! I can't wait to see your art. What time does it start?
Sakura:It starts at 2 pm. I'm a bit nervous, though.
Tomo:Don't worry, Sakura. Your art is amazing! You'll do great.
Sakura:Thanks, Tomo! You're such a good friend.
Tomo:No problem! I'll be there to support you. See you at the gallery!

Discussion

  1. Do you like creating things? What kind of things?
  2. What kind of exhibitions do you enjoy?
  3. Are you going to go to an exhibition soon?

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