Here are some key vocabulary words from the article, highlighted for emphasis:
Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in NYC
- Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
- Art enthusiasts
- Contemporary
- Iconic
- Works of art
- Campbell Soup Cans
- Pesticides
- Unnaturally Grown
- Organic
Ryers Farm for Aged Equines
- Ryers Farm for Aged Equines
- Retired
- Disabled
- Stalls
- Graze
- Volunteer
- Sponsor
- Treats
- Groom
Kalmus Beach in Hyannis, MA
- Kalmus Beach
- Nantucket Sound
- Relaxing
- Atmosphere
- Scenic
Vocabulary Comprehension Questions
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What does the word “iconic” mean in the sentence, “I saw both older and contemporary works of art, ranging from Vincent Van Gogh's iconic Starry Night to works by Andy Warhol”?
- a) Famous and widely recognized
- b) New and modern
- c) Ordinary and plain
- d) Hard to understand
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In the sentence, "The Sun Mad Raisins painting showed the Sun Maid woman as a skeleton," what does the word “skeleton” mean?
- a) A figure of a person without skin, showing only bones
- b) A person in a costume
- c) A living person
- d) A cartoon character
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What is the meaning of the word “pesticides” as used in the context of the painting "Sun Mad Raisins"?
- a) Chemicals used to protect crops from pests
- b) Organic farming methods
- c) A type of raisin
- d) A brand of food
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In the sentence, “Ryers Farm for Aged Equines is a refuge for retired and disabled horses,” what does the word “refuge” mean?
- a) A place of shelter or safety
- b) A place to play
- c) A place where people can shop
- d) A place to exercise
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What does the word “volunteer” mean in the context of Ryers Farm for Aged Equines, where visitors can volunteer?
- a) To work for free to help others
- b) To pay to visit
- c) To donate money
- d) To sell items
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What does the word “atmosphere” refer to in the sentence, “I found the atmosphere relaxing and enjoyable at Kalmus Beach”?
- a) The mood or feeling of a place
- b) The physical weather conditions
- c) The size of the beach
- d) The decorations at the beach
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What does the word “scenic” mean in the sentence, “The farm’s property has scenic fields where the animals can graze”?
- a) Beautiful and picturesque
- b) Dangerous and rough
- c) Plain and uninteresting
- d) Urban and crowded
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What is the meaning of the word “sponsor” as used in the sentence, “People can sponsor one of the animals for $500 a year”?
- a) To support or help financially
- b) To adopt an animal permanently
- c) To ride the animals
- d) To sell the animals
Travel: A Day at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in NYC, Ryers Farm in Chester County, PA, and Kalmus Beach in Hyannis, MA
By Nate Feldman
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| A painting at the MOMA museum |
The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
On Monday, February 24, I did a day trip to New York City to visit the Museum of Modern Art, or MOMA, in Manhattan.
Before I arrived there, I bumped into six of my students from the ELS language center I teach at, and we sat together for a while.
At the museum, I saw both older and contemporary works of art, ranging from Vincent Van Gogh's iconic Starry Night to works by Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, and other famous artists.
Some paintings that really stuck out to me included Andy Warhol's Campbell Soup Cans paintings. He painted all of the types of Campbell's Soup he had eaten over the years. It made me think of things I often eat and if I should paint or draw pictures of them as well.
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| Andy Warhol's Campbell Soup Cans series of paintings |
There is also the Sun Mad Raisins painting, that shows the Sun Maid woman, found on all Sun Maid Raisins products, but as a skeleton. It says on the painting: Unnaturally Grown with Pesticides. What is interesting about that is that for years I ate the Sun Maid Raisins, but I specifically always got the Organic kinds to avoid that very issue. The artist was depicting something I had always wondered about Sun Maid products.
An afternoon at the MOMA is a great way for both art enthusiasts and others to enjoy their time in New York City.
Ryers Farm for Aged Equines
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| A horse at Ryers' Farm |
Kalmus Beach in Hyannis, MA
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| Kalmus Beach |
Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in NYC
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What type of art does the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) primarily showcase?
- a) Classic art
- b) Contemporary art
- c) Abstract art
- d) Traditional art
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Which word describes the famous paintings that stood out to the author, like Starry Night by Van Gogh?
- a) Iconic
- b) Ordinary
- c) Modern
- d) Abstract
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What was the author’s opinion about the Campbell Soup Cans series by Andy Warhol?
- a) The paintings made the author think about the foods they often eat.
- b) The author didn’t understand the meaning behind them.
- c) The paintings reminded the author of their childhood.
- d) The author didn’t like them at all.
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The Sun Mad Raisins painting depicted the Sun Maid woman as a skeleton to emphasize the dangers of what?
- a) Organic foods
- b) Pesticides
- c) Eating too much sugar
- d) Fast food
Ryers Farm for Aged Equines
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What type of animals does Ryers Farm for Aged Equines care for?
- a) Farm animals
- b) Wild animals
- c) Retired and disabled horses, donkeys, mules, and ponies
- d) Exotic animals
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What can visitors do at Ryers Farm to interact with the animals?
- a) Sponsor an animal and feed them treats
- b) Take the animals for walks
- c) Buy souvenirs
- d) Take the animals home
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If you sponsor an animal at Ryers Farm, you can do which of the following?
- a) Ride the animal whenever you want
- b) Groom and have one-on-one time with the animal
- c) Take the animal on vacation
- d) Sell the animal's products
Kalmus Beach in Hyannis, MA
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What word describes the feeling the author had when visiting Kalmus Beach?
- a) Relaxing
- b) Busy
- c) Stressful
- d) Crowded
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Kalmus Beach is located on which body of water?
- a) The Atlantic Ocean
- b) The Pacific Ocean
- c) Nantucket Sound
- d) Long Island Sound
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Which of the following best describes the size of Kalmus Beach?
- a) Large
- b) Small
- c) Medium-sized
- d) Very large
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