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What cultural opportunities are there? • • • go to the cinema go to theatre go to museums go to exhibitions go to concerts go to art galleries ©Lenka Lexová

Talk about yourself • Is culture a part of your life? Do you keep up with contemporary culture? • How often do you attend cultural events? • What cultural opportunities are there in your home town? • What cultural events do you attend with you class? ©Lenka Lexová

Cinema • What type of movies do you usually watch? – comedies, thrillers, musicals, horror movies, dramas, historical films, romantic comedies, animated films, documentaries • Who is your favourite actor or actress or director? What is your favourite film? Why? • Where do you watch films? Which do you prefer? – at the cinema, on television, on DVD, on the, internet – I like to stay at home, I can watch what I want, I can go out with my friends, the seats are more comfortable, the sound and picture quality is better ©Lenka Lexová

At the cinema ©Lenka Lexová

Theatre • Do you often go to theatre? Where have you been? • What is the difference between watching a play at theatre and watching a movie at the cinema or on TV? Which do you prefer? • What types of performances can you see in a theatre? – pantomimes, operas, musicals, ballet, comedy, revues, cabaret, dramatic monologues, poetry readings ©Lenka Lexová

At theatre ©Lenka Lexová

Art • Where do you go to see art? – paintings, sculpture, photography and installations… in museums, galleries, art spaces, exhibition spaces, in parks, on the street, in cafes • Which type of art do you prefer? – paintings, landscapes, portraits, historical scenes, classical scenes, religious scenes, realistic sculpture , abstract sculpture, photos of real life, nature – Impressionist, Surrealist, Cubist, Abstract Expressionist art • Where can you see art in your home town? • Who are your favourite painters, sculptors and photographers? Why do you like them? ©Lenka Lexová

At a museum ©Lenka Lexová

Music • What types of musical performances do you attend? – rock, jazz, hip hop, classical. . . concerts – recitals, outdoor festivals, summer festivals • Where are these events organized? – at concert halls, entertainment centres, sports halls, pubs, clubs, parks • What styles of music do you like? And what don’t you like? – classical music, rock, pop, jazz, soul, blues, hip hop, folk • Do you play a musical instrument? ©Lenka Lexová