Task 1

Hello, pupils!
Today we'll learn some information about the famous British painter of the 19th century - William Turner.
Please read the text in the link:
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There you can also see a lot of wonderful pictures for your outlook.
Here is a translation of some unknown words in the text, which can be helpful for understanding:
a schooling ['skuːlɪŋ] - обучение
eagerly ['iːgəlɪ] - охотно
wherever [(h)wɛə'revə] - где бы то ни было
an associate [ə'səusɪət]- участник
a draftsman ['drɑːftsmən] - чертёжник
merely ['mɪəlɪ] - только
eccentric [ɪk'sentrɪk] - странный (о характере)
to be dejected [dɪ'ʤektid]- быть подавленным
to bequeath [bɪ'kwiːð]- завещать  

After reading the text answer the following questions in your commentary:
1) What did Turner depicted in his works wherever he traveled? And what was peculiar about his technique?
2) In what way was Turner an eccentric man?
3) Is it important for the painter to copy exactly what he sees or to put his soul into his works? (in your opinion)
Thank you!