B3 L6 Comprehension Check

Which is WRONG about Albrecht Durer?

• He is famous for the painting of praying hands.

• There are 18 children in his family.

• His family is not wealthy.

• He is the youngest in the children.

Where is Albrecht from?

What lies behind Albrecht Durer's famous "Praying Hands?"

• A mourning for the young sacrificed in wars.

• A prayer for an end to all suffering and chaos.

• An announcement of one's loyalty to his lover.

• A tribute to a brother for his kindness and support.

How did these two brothers decide on who would pursue the dream?

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What did Albert do to support his older brother? (2 answers)

• He had worked as a miner for 4 years.

• He visited Albrecht whenever he had free time.

• He paid for everything, including tuition, living expenses, and even entertainment.

• He gave up his dream of being an artist.

What was Albert's reaction to Albrecht's announcement at dinner? (2 answers)

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What happened to Albert after 4 years of mining? (Choose the WRONG one)

• His bones of hands were damaged.

• He could not raise a glass.

• He lost his painting ability.

• His hands became stronger.

Match the pargraph with the structure of the story mountain.

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b

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d

They couldn't afford the tuition for 2.

Albert kept fighting for his dream 

Albrecht created "Praying Hands"

Albert revealed that he could never draw

Albert worked to support brother's dream

Match the adjectives (形容詞) with the items/objects/person

Groups:

(a) hands

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(b) Albert

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(c) painting

• rough

• bruised

• selfless

• iconic

• battered

• touching

• devoted

If you were Albrecht, what would you do after finding out how much Albert had sacrificed for you?