Номер 48, страница 182 - гдз по английскому языку 10 класс учебник Афанасьева, Михеева

Unit 4. Man — the Seeker of Happiness. Speaking - номер 48, страница 182.

Условие.

48. Read the extracts about people who are not happy now (1-6). What words of consolation can you give (consult points a-f) to change their spirits? What advice would you give them to change the situation?

1. Edward Miller has lost his fortune. Now he is penniless and says that he is the unhappiest man in the world. 2. Hue Lawson has always been very ambitious. His dream has always been to become an executive director of the company where he works but the Board of directors has chosen another candidate. Hue is moody now, doesn't want to see his friends or speak to anybody. 3. Gilbert Davidson easily flies into a temper. He is often cross with his family and friends, always finds fault with all his colleagues. In fact he is so fond of grumbling that people try to avoid having anything to do with him. 4. Jane Parker works as a nurse at a children's hospital. She doesn't earn much, has no luxurious car or expensive clothes but is always smiling at her little patients ready to help them sharing their joys and sorrows, putting hope and courage in them. But she feels she will never achieve great things in life. 5. Whenever you speak to Laura she is always dissatisfied, grumbling about the life she is leading. She seems to be irritated by everything other people do. If the sun shines it is too hot and stuffy, if there is a breeze and it is cool outside she immediately says that she is freezing. Laura constantly complains of all imaginable things. 6. Sarah leads a quiet life in the country. She is free to do what she wants, she can admire the beauty of nature, enjoy fresh air and good plain food. But for a month already she has been living in town, doesn't like it much there and is missing her old way of living. Sarah can't understand why she feels so miserable.

a) For every minute you are angry, you lose 60 seconds of happiness. b) It seems that some people can't be happy unless they are unhappy. c) You are one of those lucky ones who find happiness by making the most of what they have. d) A lot of happiness is overlooked because it doesn't cost anything. e) It isn't your position that makes you happy or unhappy. It's your disposition. f) Money never did buy happiness and credit cards aren't doing much better.

Решение 2.

Прочтите отрывки о людях, которые сейчас несчастны (1-6). Какие слова утешения вы можете им сказать (обратитесь к пунктам a-f), чтобы поднять им дух? Какой совет вы бы дали им, чтобы изменить ситуацию?

Ответ:

1. For Edward Miller, I would choose point (f): Money never did buy happiness and credit cards aren't doing much better. I would advise him to focus on what he still has, like health or friends, and to find joy in simple things that are free. (Для Эдварда Миллера я бы выбрал пункт (f): «Деньги никогда не могли купить счастье, а кредитные карты не намного лучше с этим справляются». Я бы посоветовал ему сосредоточиться на том, что у него еще есть, например, на здоровье или друзьях, и находить радость в простых вещах, которые бесплатны.)

2. To Hue Lawson, I would say (a): For every minute you are angry, you lose 60 seconds of happiness. My advice is not to dwell on his disappointment. He should learn from this experience and start looking for new opportunities where his ambitions can be realized. (Хью Лоусону я бы сказал (a): «За каждую минуту гнева вы теряете 60 секунд счастья». Мой совет — не зацикливаться на своем разочаровании. Ему следует извлечь урок из этого опыта и начать искать новые возможности, где его амбиции могут быть реализованы.)

3. Gilbert Davidson needs to hear point (e): It isn't your position that makes you happy or unhappy. It's your disposition. I would advise him to try to find something good in people and situations instead of always finding fault. Changing his own attitude could change his life. (Гилберту Дэвидсону нужно услышать пункт (e): «Не ваше положение делает вас счастливым или несчастным. А ваше расположение духа». Я бы посоветовал ему стараться находить что-то хорошее в людях и ситуациях, вместо того чтобы всегда искать недостатки. Изменение его собственного отношения могло бы изменить его жизнь.)

4. For Jane Parker, point (d) is a perfect fit: A lot of happiness is overlooked because it doesn't cost anything. I would advise her to realize that what she does—giving hope and courage to children—is a truly great achievement, more valuable than any luxury. (Для Джейн Паркер идеально подходит пункт (d): «Многое счастье упускается из виду, потому что оно ничего не стоит». Я бы посоветовал ей осознать, что то, что она делает — дарит детям надежду и смелость — это поистине великое достижение, более ценное, чем любая роскошь.)

5. Laura's situation is described by point (b): It seems that some people can't be happy unless they are unhappy. My advice would be to try to find at least one thing to be grateful for each day. This could help her break the habit of constant complaining. (Ситуацию Лоры описывает пункт (b): «Кажется, что некоторые люди не могут быть счастливы, пока они не несчастны». Мой совет — стараться находить хотя бы одну вещь, за которую можно быть благодарной каждый день. Это могло бы помочь ей избавиться от привычки постоянно жаловаться.)

6. For Sarah, I would choose point (e): It isn't your position that makes you happy or unhappy. It's your disposition. I would advise her to actively look for things she can enjoy in the town or to make a plan to move back to the country. Her happiness is in her hands. (Для Сары я бы выбрал пункт (e): «Не ваше положение делает вас счастливым или несчастным. А ваше расположение духа». Я бы посоветовал ей активно искать то, что ей может понравиться в городе, или составить план по возвращению в деревню. Ее счастье в ее руках.)