Lesson: Picasso Masterpieces at Sotheby’s Auction

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Delve into art history with our English learning resource as eleven Pablo Picasso masterpieces fetch a staggering $108.9 million at a Sotheby’s auction in Las Vegas. Explore the vibrant world of art auctions and the significance of Picasso’s works, enhancing language skills through engaging listening and reading exercises

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Picasso Masterpieces at Sotheby’s Auction

Picasso Masterpieces at Sotheby’s Auction

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What was the article about?

Picasso Masterpieces at Sotheby’s Auction

Take a listen and a read of the article and take some notes before clicking next and answering some questions. You can come back and listen anytime. If you want to test yourself, go on without reading and see if you can answer the questions. Also, you can have a look at the questions and come back and take another listen.

Eleven masterpieces by Pablo Picasso fetched $108.9 million at a Sotheby's auction in Las Vegas on Saturday.

The works went under the hammer at the Bellagio hotel and casino, known for its extensive art collection, ahead of what would have been the Spanish painter's 140th birthday.

 

Vocabulary:

masterpieces - works of art made with great skill

went under the hammer - sold at an auction

fetched - sold at a certain price

extensive - large and wide ranging

auction - public sale where items go to the person who pays the most money

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How many Picasso paintings will be sold

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Which of these is NOT true?

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Fill in the gaps: fetched, extensive, masterpieces, under the hammer, auction

Picasso Masterpieces at Sotheby’s Auction

Eleven by Pablo Picasso $108.9 million at a Sotheby's in Las Vegas on Saturday.

The works went at the Bellagio hotel and casino, known for its art collection, ahead of what would have been the Spanish painter's 140th birthday.

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