Problems at the Venice Art Show
Introduction
The Venice Biennale art show has many problems. People are angry because Russia and Israel are in the show.
Main Body
Five judges left the show. The European Commission stopped giving money. Seventy artists do not want prizes. They are angry at Russia and Israel. The leader of the show is Pietrangelo Buttafuoco. He says the show must be open to all countries. He wants people from all over the world to meet. Now, the public votes for the prizes. Before, the judges chose the winners. Some people think this new way is a mistake.
Conclusion
The art show is in a fight. It wants to be a place for talk, but people want to use it for politics.
Learning
⚡ Quick Shift: Past vs. Now
Look at how the story changes from before to now. This is a key A2 skill: comparing two times.
1. The Old Way (Past)
- "The judges chose the winners."
- (Action is finished use the -ed form or a special past word like chose).
2. The New Way (Present)
- "The public votes for the prizes."
- (Action is happening regularly add an -s for one group).
💡 Word Power: Simple Opposites
| Now/Open | Before/Closed |
|---|---|
| Open to all Anyone can come | Stop money No more cash |
| Public votes Everyone decides | Judges chose Only a few decided |