Number two, test two.0:03
You will hear a dialogue, listen to it and decide which of the facts in your test book are true, false or not stated in the dialogue.0:07
A Visit to the National Gallery so you've just been to London, haven't you, Jane?0:30
I came back two days ago.0:39
Did you go to museums and picture galleries as usual?0:41
But it's so big and has such a great collection of paintings that one was quite enough.0:46
The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square?0:53
Of course you know that it's my favorite.0:57
It has got nearly everything from medieval artists to the French Impressionists.0:59
So this time I spent the whole day there.1:05
But Jane, how can you spend so much time in a picture gallery?1:08
Every time I go there, I make some personal discoveries.1:15
During my recent visit, for example, I spent a lot of time looking at Van Gogh's masterpieces, the Sunflowers.1:18
I bet everyone knows it as it's so often reproduced on cards, posters, mugs and tea towels.1:25
But no reproduction can give you the same impression as the original.1:35
By the way, did you know that Van Gogh was most proud of this work?1:39
He painted the Sunflowers in the south of France during a rare period of excited optimism.1:44
For him, the yellow color was an emblem of happiness.1:50
It's very interesting.1:53
Did you have a guided tour of the gallery?1:55
I used an audio guide.1:58
I always do because it helps me to learn more about art.1:59
I certainly advise you to spend a day in the National Gallery too.2:03
It has something for everyone.2:07
When is the gallery open?2:10
How much will I have to pay for the entrance?2:12
It's open daily from 10am to 6pm On Fridays, they close even later at 9pm On Friday nights, they give concerts of live music.2:17
It sounds interesting.2:28
I think I'll go there next time I'm in London.2:29
I'm sure you won't be sorry about it.2:33
By the way, you can easily get ready for your visit as you can explore the collection of paintings online.2:35
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