B1 – Intermediate
Louvre is a very popular museum in Paris. It is also famous because it is where Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is displayed. Many people admire this painting when they see it. However, one man did the opposite. He disrespected it and even tried to damage it by punching and throwing a cake on it. Good thing, the painting has glass for protection.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about a man who attempted to damage the Mona Lisa.
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Discussion Questions:
- What is your opinion on what this man did to the Mona Lisa? It is supposed that he did it to protest for the environment. Do you agree with what he did or not?
- Have you seen the Mona Lisa? If yes, what do you think of it? If not yet, would you like to someday?
- Talk about a similar incident that happened in your country.
- Why is important to protect famous works of art such as the Mona Lisa?
- Talk about the proper behavior at a museum.
- Do you like arts? Why or why not?