Name: ____________________ 

SUCCESS

to set a goal 

to work hard

to face obstacles

to acquire new skills

to stay humble and hungry

Before Reading – Think & Discuss 

1. What do you think makes a person successful? 

2. Have you ever seen a painting with flying people, animals, or dream-like scenes? How did it make you feel? 

Reading Comprehension 

Read the biography of Marc Chagall . Then answer the questions.*

True (T) or False (F)? Correct the false sentences. 

1. Marc Chagall was born in Paris. 

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2. He came from a wealthy family. 

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3.  He stopped painting during World War II. 

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4.  His art often included memories of his childhood. 

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5. _ He only painted on canvas. 

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6. He painted his most famous works in Paris.

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7. Unfortunately, Chagall`s paintings didn`t see many exhibitions during his lifetime.

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Find the evidence of his success in the text. Give the details from the text 

to set a goal 

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to work hard

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to face obstacles

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to acquire new skills

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to stay humble and hungry

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A picture description

• Useful vocabulary

a flying couple, a violinist, a vibrant colour palette, floating figures, distorted perspective, symbols of childhood / love / hometown, euphoria of love, soaring happiness, nostalgia for the goal, connection to roots, the artist at work, between his homeland and new life

Topics to highlight while describing

• How does this picture reflect Chagall`s goals, dreams, obstacles etc
• What do main figures symbolize in the picture?

Reflection 

• Marc Chagall never gave up on his dream, even when life was hard. 
• What is your dream or big goal? What will help you achieve it?