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A life-long supporter and friend. Van Gogh lived a very dramatic life. He was notrecognised during his lifetime and he was not able to sell his pictures. His depressiongradually grew and on 27 July 1890, aged 37, he walked into a field in the South ofFrance and shot himself. Theo rushed to be at his side. After a few days Vincent died. Hewas only 37 then. Theo died at the age of 33, several months after his brother’s death.Theo always admired his elder brother as a painter. He never stopped believing inVincent’s art. The history of art has a lot to owe to Theo. We might never see many ofVincent’s masterpieces if it were not for Theo’s love for art.Today, Van Gogh is widely considered as one of history’s greatest painters. Heproduced more than 2,000 artworks. His works had a great influence on the 20th centuryart for its bright colours and emotional impact 1 . Ironically, many of Van Gogh’s worksare among the world’s most recognisable and expensive works of art today.Work on wordsadmire [ədˈmaɪə] v 1. to look at sth/sb with respect and pleasure: We stoppedto admire the view. admiration n He looked at her withadmiration and respect.sensitive [ˈsensitiv] adj 1. reacting quickly or strongly to sth: Dogs have verysensitive ears. 2. becoming upset or hurt very easily: Sheis very sensitive to criticism.gradually [ˈgrædjuali] adv slowly and in small stages: Gradually he began tounderstand that he was not guilty.permit [pəˈmit] v to allow: The use of mobile phones is not permitted on theplane.Phrasal verbs with growgrow out of become too to old or too big for smth (clothes, habit, interest etc.):e.g. He grew out of those shoes very quickly.grow up become older (for children):e.g. When Jack grows up he wants to be a fireman.1. Complete by changing the form of the words in capitals when this isnecessary.1. The weather was … changing for the better GRADUAL2. There was an expression of … in her eyes. ADMIRE3. Her skin is very … to sunshine. SENSE4. You shouldn’t take his car without …. PERMIT2. Insert the verbs. Change the verb forms if necessary.1. He ……… in the West Country.2. Elizabeth needs a new coat because she ……… out of her old ones.3. He still bites his nails (եղունգներ), I hope he will soon grow out of this habit.1 impact – ³½¹»óáõÃÛáõÝ110