Номер 19, страница 143 - гдз по английскому языку 11 класс учебник Афанасьева, Михеева

Unit Theree. Wonders of the World. Use of English. New Vocabulary - номер 19, страница 143.

Условие.

New Vocabulary

19. Learn to use the new words.

1. background ['bækɡraʊnd] (n): 1) the type of family, social posi-tion, or culture that someone comes from. Our students come from very different background. His musical background helps him a lot in his job; 2) the part of a picture or scenery that is behind the main people or things in it. It was a picture of palm trees with mountains in the background; 3) in a design, the empty space around figures or objects; on a blue background, on a dark back-ground; 4) a place or situation in which people do not notice you. He is a public person and can’t stay in the background.

2. confident ['kɒnfɪd(ə)nt] (adj): 1) believing in their own abilities and so not feeling nervous or frightened. I was beginning to feel more confident about the exam. He is confident in his ability to do the job well; 2) certain that sth will happen or be successful. We were confident of victory. I’m confident that our flight will be on time.

3. confidence ['kɒnfɪd(ə)ns] (n): the belief that you are able to do things well. He is a nice boy, but he doesn’t have much confidence; to give (gain/lose) confidence, to do sth with confidence.

4. disposition [,dɪspə'zɪʃ(ə)n] (n): (singular) 1) the way that someone normally thinks or behaves, that shows what type of person they are. He is known for having a warm and friendly disposi-tion; 2) a certain type of behaviour. Your friend has shown a dis-position to take unnecessary risks.

5. drowse [draʊz] (v): to be in a light sleep or to feel that you are going to sleep. The old woman was drowsing peacefully in the sunshine.

6. grumble ['ɡrʌmbl] (v): to complain, especially continuously and about unimportant things. Children always grumble about school dinners. She grumbles at her employees over the slightest thing. He grumbled that he had nothing to do. — Are you well? — Mustn’t (shouldn’t) grumble. (coll.)

7. lean [li:n] (leaned or lent) (v): 1) to move your body so that it is closer to sth or further from sth or sb. I leaned over his shoulder to study the maps spread out on the table; 2) to stand, sit or put sth at an angle against sth for support. I leaned against the tree while we were talking. He walked leaning heavily on a cane.

8. mount [maʊnt] (v): 1) (about a particular feeling) to get stronger over a period of time. Renisenb’s rebellion and pain mounted on her again. Tension continues to mount between the two parties; 2) (formal) to go upstairs or to climb up somewhere. He mounted the steps to receive his award.

9. muse [mjuːz] (v): to think about sth in a careful slow way or to speak in this manner. He mused upon (on, about, over) his rela-tionship with his own father.

10. prone [prəʊn] (adj): likely to do sth or to be affected by sth, especially sth bad. The coastal region is prone to earthquakes. He is prone to gain weight.

11. prudent ['pruːd(ə)nt] (adj): careful and using good judgment. It may be prudent to get some expert advice.

12. strike [straɪk] (struck) (v): 1) to hit against or crash into someone or sth. One of the bullets struck his forearm. The ball struck her hard on the left shoulder; 2) to refuse to work for a period of time as a protest against your pay or conditions of work. The right to strike was then established in the constitution. Pilots were striking for a 6% salary increase; 3) (never progressive: about a thought or idea) to enter your mind suddenly or unexpected-ly. He stopped speaking, struck by a sudden thought; 4) to happen suddenly or unexpectedly causing harm or damage. Three earth-quakes struck the island that year. Disaster struck within minutes of take-off.

13. tutor ['tju:tə] (n): 1) a teacher in a college or university. He has been a tutor in Oxford for all his life; 2) someone who gives pri-vate lessons in a particular subject. His parents employed a tutor for him instead of sending him to school.

Решение.

Решение 2.

19. Научитесь использовать новые слова.

Ответ:

I have learned the new words and can use them in sentences.

Я выучил новые слова и могу использовать их в предложениях.

1. He comes from a wealthy background, but he is very humble.

Он из богатой семьи (происхождения), но он очень скромный.

2. I feel more confident about my English skills now.

Теперь я чувствую себя более уверенно в своих знаниях английского.

6. My grandpa always grumbles about the weather.

Мой дедушка всегда ворчит из-за погоды.

10. I am prone to making silly mistakes when I'm tired.

Я склонен делать глупые ошибки, когда устаю.

11. It would be prudent to check the homework before handing it in.

Было бы разумно проверить домашнее задание перед тем, как его сдавать.