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Unit 8

18. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that Degas -

(1) was an impressionist painter, and possessed most of the impressionist characteristics (2) was an impressionist painter, but deviated from the common impressionist style (3) was not an impressionist painter, but his works resembled impressionist paintings (4) was not an impressionist painter, and did not engage in any impressionist-related activity

19. According to the second paragraph -

(1) Degas did not finish his studies at Ecole des Beaux Arts. (2) Degas’ aristocratic background is not expressed in his work. (3) Degas was a student of the painter Jean Auguste Ingres. (4) Degas learned from Louis Lamothes the direction of a classical draftsmanship

20. According to the text, After Degas returned to Paris -

(1) he changed his subject matter within ten years time (2) he painted only portraits emphasizing the intellectual implications of props and setting (3) he painted theatrical scenes, combining classical and romantic styles (4) he began working with ֹEdourd Manet

21. Degas’ paintings of female dancers -

(1) were made during live performances on stage. (2) did not show one specific rehearsal or performance.

(3) were his favorites among all paintings. (4) were only mere sketches of dancers

22. The main purpose of the passage is to -

(1) describe the development of Degas’ artistic career (2) compare Deags’ early artistic style with his late one (3) discuss the reasons for Deags’ choice of materials (4) present a general view of impressionist painters

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