Номер 5, страница 93 - гдз по английскому языку 10 класс учебник Афанасьева, Михеева

Unit 2. In harmony with others. Step 9 - номер 5, страница 93.

Условие.

5 A. Read the text and give it a name.

B. Answer the questions (1–6) after the text choosing the appropriate answers (a–d).

The British Royal Family is the group of close relatives of the monarch of the United Kingdom. Its members belong either by birth or marriage to the House of Windsor.

The Royal Family has little use for last names — after all, everyone knows who they are. The Queen signs official documents “Elizabeth R”, the R stands for Regina [rɪ'dʒaɪnə], which means “queen”. Anyhow, the Royal Family do use the last name from time to time. During World War II Princess Elizabeth (the current queen) was called “Elizabeth Windsor”.

The Queen was born on the 21st of April, 1926. In 1947 the young Princess Elizabeth married Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. She came to the throne in 1952 after her father’s death and was crowned in Westminster Abbey.

In Britain and in the Commonwealth countries the Queen is the official Head of State, but she has little political power. She is the symbol of the country, its history and traditions. Among Queen Elizabeth’s many duties are regular visits to foreign countries. She has to give her agreement to all laws before they actually become laws.

The annual Christmas broadcast made by the Queen on radio and television has become a tradition.

The Queen is widely known for her interest in horses and horse racing. She is also a lover and cultivator of the dog breed¹ Corgi ['kɔ:gɪ]. Elizabeth has had more than 30 Corgis during her reign.

Queen Elizabeth’s heir is her eldest son Charles, Prince of Wales, who was born in 1948. Charles married Lady Diana Spencer and has two sons — Prince William and Prince Harry. His marriage was not very happy, the couple divorced. Later Diana, who won the affection of many people by her modesty, kindness and beauty, died in a car accident and Charles remarried.

The Queen’s other children are Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. But the next in the line to the throne after Charles is his elder son William and after him William’s own child George Alexander Louis who was born on July 22, 2013. According to the new law royal daughters will be able to inherit the throne before their younger brothers.

The British Royal Family has to change with the changing time: they have divorces, marry commoners, go to universities and find jobs they can do.

Queen Elizabeth

Prince Charles

corgi

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

¹ a breed [bri:d] — порода

1) Who does the Royal Family include?

a) Only the people who were born into the Royal Family.

b) Those who have some historic roots and connections with any member of the Royal Family.

c) People appointed by the Queen or King of the UK.

d) Those who become royal relatives after the wedding or have this status because they were born as such.

2) Do the Royal Family have the last names?

a) No, they don’t.

b) They do, but they practically never use them.

c) They don’t because there is no need in them.

d) They do, the last name being Regina.

3) When was Queen Elizabeth II crowned?

a) During World War II.

b) Before World War II.

c) Before her marriage.

d) After World War II was over.

4) Why is Queen Elizabeth II known as a lover of animals?

a) She is fond of horse races.

b) She loves horses, horse racing and all species of dogs.

c) She is fond of the dog breed Corgi.

d) She loves horses, horse racing and especially one species of dogs.

5) Who is the heir to the British throne nowadays?

a) Prince of Wales. c) Prince William.

b) Prince Andrew. d) Prince Harry.

6) What is the order in the line of heirs to the British throne nowadays?

a) Prince Charles—Prince Andrew—Prince Edward.

b) Prince Charles—Princess Anne—Prince Harry.

c) Prince Charles—Prince William—Prince George.

d) Prince Charles—Prince William—Prince George Alexander Louis.

Prince Harry

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, with wife

Princess Anne

Prince Andrew

Commonwealth, or the Commonwealth of Nations, — is an organization (founded in 1949) of about 50 independent countries, most of which were formerly part of the British Empire, established in order to have trade and friendly relations among its members. The British Queen is the head of the Commonwealth and there is a meeting each year for all its heads of governments. The Commonwealth includes such countries as Canada, Australia, New Zealand and others. The Queen of Great Britain is also the Queen of these countries.

Решение.

Решение 2.

1) Кто входит в состав Королевской семьи?

Ответ: d) Those who become royal relatives after the wedding or have this status because they were born as such. — Те, кто становятся королевскими родственниками после свадьбы или имеют этот статус, потому что родились таковыми.

2) Есть ли у Королевской семьи фамилии?

Ответ: b) They do, but they practically never use them. — Да, есть, но они практически никогда их не используют.

3) Когда была коронована королева Елизавета II?

Ответ: d) After World War II was over. — После окончания Второй мировой войны.

4) Почему королева Елизавета II известна как любительница животных?

Ответ: d) She loves horses, horse racing and especially one species of dogs. — Она любит лошадей, скачки и особенно одну породу собак.

5) Кто является наследником британского престола в наши дни?

Ответ: a) Prince of Wales. — Принц Уэльский.

6) Каков порядок в линии наследования британского престола в наши дни?

Ответ: d) Prince Charles—Prince William—Prince George Alexander Louis. — Принц Чарльз—Принц Уильям—Принц Джордж Александр Луи.