АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫК УЧЕБНИК 2 КУРС_макет

6.1.15Переведите предложения на русский язык, обращая внимание на независимый причастный оборот:

1.My brother having lost the key, we couldn’t enter the house.

2.The wind being favourable, the ship will reach the shore in time.

3.The teacher being ill, the lesson was put off.

4.The sun having set, they continued their way.

5.The weather having changed, he decided to stay at home.

6.The work having been finished, the workers went home.

7.This being understood, the discussion was over.

8.The task done, all the pupils handed in their exercise-books.

9.Supper being over, mother went to the sitting-room to rest.

10.The winter being cold, we spent three months in the city.

6.1.16Переведите предложения на английский язык, обращая внимание на независимый причастный оборот:

1.Так как времени осталось немного, мы вынуждены были поспешить.

2.Был чудесный день, в небе не было ни облачка.

3.Если август будет теплым, я поеду к морю.

4.Мальчик стоял молча, глаза его были опущены.

5.Когда фильм закончился. Люди покинули зал.

6.Старая женщина рассказала свою историю, глаза ее наполнились слезами.

7.Так как было поздно, мы пошли домой.

8.Когда солнце поднялось, туристы продолжили поход.

9.когда дело было закончено, они решили отпраздновать это событие.

10.Если время позволит, мы посетим один музей.

Generation Gap

6.1.17Ответьте на вопросы по теме:

1.What does the phrase “Generation Gap” mean?

2.When do young people experience conflicts with their parents?

3.What sets a conflict between two generations?

4.What do teenagers especially need at the age of adolescence from their parents?

5.What are the values of the youth today?

6.How do you cope with your problems?

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6.1.18 Соотнесите слова с их определениями:

generation	- a grown up person
gap	- a period of time between 13-19 years old
adult	- all people of the same age
adolescence	- an empty space between two objects
generation gap	- a small child, who has just learnt to walk
teenager	- lack of understanding between young and old
	people
baby	- a young person of between 13-19 years old
toddler	- a newborn child

6.1.19 Вставьте в пропуски подходящие по смыслу слова (три слова лишние):

Pleading, to say, include, hand, based, tolerant,	such, adults,	waiting,
animals,
ashamed, alternative, school, polite, here, manners, back, public, to buy
Teaching Good Manners
Today in Britain there is disagreement over	how children	should be

taught to be … . Should parents force their children … “please” and “thank you”, for instance? Or are there … methods they could use?

Most parents still believe that teaching good … to their children is essential. However, it does seem ironic that the methods still often include bullying, … and threats.

On the other … , there are some ... which have a completely different attitude. Their philosophy is … on the idea that a small child will copy adults. … should set a good example. In addition, adults should be more … . Children shouldn’t be expected, for instance, to sit perfectly still while they are … for food in a café.

The good manners of Britain today date back to the last century when children were considered to be ... who needed to be trained before they could be accepted into adult society. Yet in countries … as Brazil, children can be seen everywhere with adults and their behaviour is nothing to be … of. So, perhaps if children in Britain were allowed to be seen more in … , they would be able to behave much better.

6.1.20 Отработайте произношение слов, уточнив транскрипцию по словарю:

to explode v		- взрывать, разразиться
hoary	adj	- древний
fairly	adv	- довольно, в некоторой степени
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sheer adj				- абсолютный, полный
joy n				- радость, счастье
opinion	n			- мнение
to interfere			v	- мешать, противоречить
subjection n				- зависимость, подчинение
nostalgic adj				- тоскующий по прошлому
unflattering adj				- нелестный
curfew	n			- комендантский час
marital law				- военное положение
to suppose			v	- полагать, думать
to apply		v		- применять
dire adj				- ужасный, жуткий
warning n				- предупреждение
to follow		v		- следовать
ignorance n				- невежество
inability		n		- неспособность
abject adj				- крайний, ужасный
nightmare			n	- кошмар
invariably adv				- неизменно, постоянно
to face	v			- столкнуться
painful	adj			- болезненный
to emerge from v				- выходить
adolescence n				- юность, переходный возраст
to rebel	v			- бунтовать, возражать
violently adv				- сильно, яростно
lack n				- недостаток, отсутствие
self-confidence n				- уверенность в себе
appearance			n	- внешность
awkward adj				- неуклюжий
clumsy	adj			- неповоротливый, нескладный
elation	n			- восторг
despair	n			- отчаяние
turmoil		n		- беспорядок
hostile	adj			- враждебный
relief n				- облегчение
to regain		v		- возвращать
approval		n		- одобрение
to tease	v			- дразнить
to ridicule			v	- высмеивать
heartless adj				- бессердечный, жестокий

6.1.21 Переведите данные слова и словосочетания на английский язык:

To explode a bomb, a sheer joy, to feel joy, in my opinion, public opinion, subjection of women, nostalgic memories, to apply a rule, to apply the new

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method, dire days, a dire warning, police warning, to receive a warning, total ignorance, an abject fear, to face the facts, to face one’s fears, lack of selfconfidence, deep despair, to give relief, to my relief, to regain balance.

6.1.22Прочитайте и переведите предложения на русский язык:

1.She suddenly exploded with tears.

2.God give you joy!

3.He has a high opinion of himself.

4.Nothing must interfere with our plans for the weekend.

5.This rule applies to all.

6.They expressed relief that the crisis was over.

7.I began to regain confidence.

8.Children invariably face their fears alone.

9.They feel shy, awkward and clumsy.

10.You are no longer teased, punished or ridiculed by heartless adults.

6.1.23 Подберите синонимичные пары слов:

hoary	to think
to explode	clumsy
fairly	unfriendly
sheer	to confront
joy	belief
opinion	absolute
subjection	strongly
to suppose	shortage
dire	constantly
invariably	ancient
to face	to burst
violently	rather
lack	delight
awkward	horrible
turmoil	dependence
hostile	disorder

6.1.24 Переведите слова и словосочетания на английский язык:

Чувствовать радость, по моему мнению, общественное мнение, применить новый метод, столкнуться лицом к лицу со своими страхами, отсутствие самоуверенности, глубокое отчаяние, невероятный восторг, быть неуклюжим, подростковый возраст, приходить к нелестным выводам, яростно бунтовать против родительского авторитета.

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6.1.25Прочитайте текст и скажите, почему автор не считает детство самым счастливым периодом жизни. Согласны ли вы с этим?

Childhood is not the happiest time

It’s about time somebody exploded that hoary old myth about childhood being the happiest period of your time. Childhood may certainly be fairly happy, but its greatest moments can’t be compared with the sheer joy of being an adult. Who ever asked a six-year-old for an opinion? Children don’t have opinions, or if they do, nobody notices. Adults choose the clothes their children will wear, the books they will read and the friends they will play with. Mother and father are kindly but absolute dictators. This is an adult world and though children may be deeply loved, they have to be manipulated so as not to interfere too seriously with the lives of their elders and betters. The essential difference between manhood and childhood is the same as the difference between independence and subjection.

For all the nostalgic remarks you hear, which adult would honestly change place with a child? Think of the years at school: the years spent living in constant fear of examinations and school reports. Every movement you make, every thought you think is observed by some critical adult who may draw unflattering conclusions about your character. Think of the curfews, the martial law, the times you had to go to bed early, do as you were told, eat disgusting stuff that was supposed to be good for you. Remember how “gentle” pressure was applied with remarks like “if you don’t do as I say, I’ll …” and a dire warning would follow.

Even so, these are only part of a child’s troubles. No matter how kind and loving adults may be, children often suffer from terrible, illogical fears which are the result of ignorance and inability to understand the world around them. Nothing can equal the abject fear a child may feel in the dark, the absolute horror of childish nightmares. Adults can share their fears with other adults; children invariably face their fears alone. But the most painful part of childhood is the period when you begin to emerge from it: adolescence. Teenagers may rebel violently against parental authority, but this causes them great unhappiness. There is a complete lack of self-confidence during this time. Adolescents are overconscious of their appearance and the impression they make on others. They feel shy, awkward and clumsy. Feelings are intense and hearts are broken. Teenagers experience moments of tremendous elation or black despair. And through this turmoil, adults seem to be more hostile than ever.

What a relief it is to grow up! Suddenly you regain your balance; the world opens up before you. You are free to choose; you have your own place to live in and your own money to spend. You do not have to seek constant approval for everything you do. You are no longer teased, punished or ridiculed by heartless adults because you failed to come up to some theoretical standard. And if on occasion you are teased, you know how to deal with it. You can simply tell other adults to go to hell: you are one yourself.

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6.1.26 Переведите слова и словосочетания на русский язык:

Hoary old myth, sheer joy, a six-year-old, absolute dictators, an adult world, they have to be manipulated, the essential difference, independence and subjection, to live in constant fear of examinations, to draw unflattering conclusions, curfews, martial law, to eat disgusting stuff, a dire warning, to suffer from terrible fears, the result of ignorance, horror of childish nightmares, a complete lack of self-confidence, tremendous elation.

6.1.27 Переведите словосочетания на английский язык:

Детство, юность, древний миф, абсолютная радость, шестилетний ребенок, независимость и подчинение, комендантский час, военный режим, есть отвратительную еду, результат невежества, бунтовать против родительского авторитета, подростки, вернуть баланс, бес сердечные взрослые; знать, как с этим справиться.

6.1.28Прочитайте текст еще раз и найдите в тексте предложения с данными словосочетаниями:

Hoary old myth, sheer joy of being an adult, an adult world, critical adult, a dire warning, the result of ignorance, face their fears alone, lack of selfconfidence, black despair, to be more hostile.

6.1.29 Объясните по-английски значение данных слов и выражений:

An adult, a dictator, curfew, disgusting stuff, nightmares, adolescence, lack

of self-confidence, to feel shy and awkward, tremendous elation, black despair.

6.1.30Заполните пропуски соответствующими предлогами, где это необходимо:

1.Childhood may certainly be fairly happy, but its greatest moments can’t be compared with the sheer joy … being an adult.

2.The essential difference … manhood and childhood is the same as the difference … independence and subjection.

3.Every movement you make is observed … some critical adult.

4.These are only part … child’s troubles.

5.No matter how kind and loving adults may be, children often suffer … terrible and illogical fears.

6.Adults can share their fears … other adults.

7.Teenagers experience moments … tremendous elation or black despair.

8.You are no longer teased, punished or ridiculed … heartless adults.

9.Teenagers may rebel violently … parental authority.

10.And if on occasion, you are teased, you know how to deal … it.

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6.1.31Задайте вопросы к выделенным словам:

1.Adults choose the clothes their children will wear, the books they will read and the friends they will play with.

2.The essential difference between manhood and childhood is the same as the difference between independence and subjection.

3.Critical adults may draw unflattering conclusions about your character.

4.Children often suffer from terrible, illogical fears.

5.Illogical fears are the result of ignorance and inability to understand the world around them.

6.Adults can share their fears with other adults.

7.Children invariably face their fears alone.

8.The most painful part of childhood is adolescence.

9.Teenagers may rebel violently against parental authority.

10.They feel shy, awkward and clumsy.

6.1.32Задайте альтернативный и разделительный вопросы к следующим предложениям:

1.It’s about time somebody exploded that hoary old myth about childhood being the happiest period of your life.

2.Childhood’s greatest moments can’t be compared with the sheer joy of being an adult.

3.Mothers and fathers are kindly but absolute dictators.

4.This is an adult world.

5.Critical adults may draw unflattering conclusions about your character.

6.You had to eat disgusting stuff that was supposed to be good for you.

7.Children often suffer from terrible, illogical fears.

8.There is a complete lack of self-confidence during adolescence.

9.Adolescents are over-conscious of their appearance and the impression they make on others.

10.When you grow up, the world opens up before you.

6.1.33Прочитайте данные высказывания и укажите, какие из них не соответствуют содержанию текста, исправьте их:

1.Childhood is the happiest period of your life.

2.Adults always ask children for their opinion.

3.Children are part of the adult world.

4.Adults always know what their children want.

5.Children never have fears.

6.Adolescence is the most pleasant time of the childhood.

7.Adolescents feel sure of themselves.

8.When you grow up, everything changes.

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9. Heartless adults always tease, punish and ridicule teenagers.

10.You are ridiculed because you’ve succeeded to come up to some theoretical standards.

6.1.34Ответьте на следующие вопросы:

1.What hoary old myth should somebody explode?

2.Why don’t adults ask children for their opinions?

3.Why do children have to be manipulated?

4.Who observes every moment of your life?

5.What do children often suffer from and why?

6.How do adults cope with their fears?

7.How do children face their fears?

8.What is the most painful part of childhood?

9.Why do teenagers rebel against parents?

10.When does a relief come?

6.1.35Закончите предложения в соответствие с содержанием текста:

1.Childhood may certainly be … .

2.Children don’t have opinions, or if they do … .

3.Mothers and fathers are kindly but … .

4.Think of the years at school: the years spent living in constant … .

5.Every movement you make is observed by … .

6.No matter how kind and loving adults may be, children often suffer from … .

7.But the most painful period of childhood is … .

8.Adolescents are over-conscious of … .

9.Teenagers experience moments of … .

10.Suddenly you regain your … .

6.1.36Переведите предложения на английский язык:

1.Давно пора разрушить старый миф о том, что детство – самое счастливое время.

2.Взрослые не спрашивают мнение у детей.

3.Они выбирают одежду детям, книги для чтения и друзей.

4.Дети не должны вторгаться в жизнь взрослых.

5.Наблюдая за поведением детей, взрослые делают нелестные заключения по поводу их характера.

6.Дети часто страдают от ужасных страхов.

7.Детские страхи – это результат невежества и неспособности взрослых понять мир детей.

8.Самый болезненный период детства – это переходный возраст.

9.Чувства обострены, а сердца легко разбиваются.

10.Когда ты вырастаешь, взрослый мир открывается перед тобой.

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6.1.37Сформулируйте главную мысль каждого абзаца.

6.1.38Составьте аннотацию текста.

6.1.39Перескажите текст по ключевым словам:

Hoary old myth, sheer joy of being an adult, opinions, absolute dictators, constant fear, to draw unflattering conclusions, to suffer from, the most painful part, to rebel violently, tremendous elation, black despair, to be no longer teased or punished.

6.1.40 Составьте диалог по образцу.

Ситуация: ты только что закончил трудный разговор с родителями. Теперь ты звонишь подруге/другу и рассказываешь, что произошло. Расскажи - на какую тему вы говорили,

-что родители тебе запретили, -как ты отреагировал.

Образец:

-Listen, Elizabeth, I had a difficult time with my parents last night. Can we talk for a while? I’m really upset.

-What happened?

-I came home yesterday slightly later than usual and they wanted to talk to me about that.

-What did they tell you?

-They told me to be home before eight every night. That’s ridiculous! What do you think? I’m not a baby! They shouted at me and told me off as if I were one.

-Eight is quite early, I agree with you. I come home at nine or ten. What did you tell them?

-All of my friends can stay out longer. I told them that they must be home before 10 at night. They said they didn’t care. I was mad! I lost my temper. I can’t be home before eight. It will kill my social life! My father blew his top and the argument started. You see when I go to the cinema, the film finishes at 9.30. I tried to explain, but they wouldn’t listen.

-I’m sorry for you. But you must understand your parents too. They worry about you.

to lose one’s temper to blow one’s top an argument

-потерять самообладание

-потерять голову от гнева

-ссора

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6.1.41Прокомментируйте следующие высказывания:

1. We never know the love of the parents till we become parents ourselves.

(Henry Word Beecher 1813-1887)

2.The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.

(Anonymous)

3.The best way to make children good is to make them happy.

(Oscar Wilde 1854-1900)

4.A man who gives his children habits of industry provides for them better than by giving them a fortune.

(Richard Whately 1787-1863)

5.When children are doing nothing, they are doing mischief.

(Fielding)

6.1.42 Опишите ситуацию или разыграйте диалог с сокурсником, используя выражения из предыдущего упражнения.

Раздел 6.2

6.2.1 Отработайте произношение слов, уточнив транскрипцию по словарю:

familiar	adj			- знакомый, узнаваемый
to link v				- соединять, связывать
inextricably adv				- неразрывно
to lead to	v			- вести
mutual adj				- взаимный
disagreement n				- несогласие
moreover adv				- кроме того
juvenile delinquent				- малолетний преступник
ridiculous		adj		- смешной, нелепый
appallingly		adv		- ужасающе, кошмарно
caring adj				- внимательный, заботливый
preoccupation			n	- озабоченность
entertainment			n	- развлечение
transformation			n	- превращение
chrysalis	n			- куколка насекомых
to confuse		v		- смущать, сбить с толку
approach	n			- подход
to resolve	v			- решать
to talk over v				- обсудить
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