Номер 1, страница 29 - гдз по английскому языку 11 класс рабочая тетрадь Комарова, Ларионова

ЕРЭ Writing

1 Read the essay below and match it to the correct essay question (A or B).

Technology is all about progress. New technological advances improve our lives, but some new things can have a negative effect.

In my opinion, people read less as a result of computer technology. They spend more time sitting in front of their desks, and in addition to this, there are mountains of electronic waste. With MP3 players, they are changing the shape of the music industry. It’s really easy to download music now and most people get their music from computers, so good music shops are starting to close.

That said, there are good uses for modern technology, such as with the computer and the Internet. In the past, we had to use the library, but now we can access loads of information and life is much easier. Another example is the MP3 player, as it is a small, portable way to store an enormous amount of music.

While I believe that technology makes some things more convenient, I don’t agree with some of the effects. It is true that we don’t have to go to the library any more, but isn’t it nice to visit them sometimes? It’s a pleasure to be surrounded by books and people who enjoy them. And while MP3 players are convenient also, the digital trend in music is robbing us of the experience of walking around a shop, flipping through albums and being around other music lovers.

To conclude, technology does improve our lives, but for every positive improvement, there is always a price to pay.

A You have recently had a discussion in your English class about scientific inventions. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay giving your opinion on the following statement:

All technology makes our life better.

B Your school magazine is doing a special review about science and technology. It has asked students to write in with their opinions on the following statement:

We can’t live without scientific inventions.

1 Прочитайте эссе ниже и сопоставьте его с правильным вопросом для эссе (A или B).

Ответ:

The essay matches question A.

The essay discusses both the benefits and drawbacks of technology, providing a balanced perspective. It highlights how technology makes life more convenient in some ways (e.g., Internet, MP3 players) but also introduces negative effects (e.g., less reading, electronic waste, decline of music shops). The concluding thought, "for every positive improvement, there is always a price to pay," directly addresses the statement in question A ("All technology makes our life better") by showing that this absolute statement is not entirely true, as there are always costs associated with technological advancements.

Эссе соответствует вопросу A.

Эссе обсуждает как преимущества, так и недостатки технологий, предоставляя сбалансированную перспективу. Оно подчеркивает, как технологии делают жизнь более удобной в некоторых аспектах (например, Интернет, MP3-плееры), но также приносят негативные последствия (например, меньше чтения, электронные отходы, упадок музыкальных магазинов). Заключительная мысль: "за каждое положительное улучшение всегда приходится платить свою цену", напрямую относится к утверждению в вопросе A ("Все технологии делают нашу жизнь лучше"), показывая, что это абсолютное утверждение не является полностью верным, так как всегда есть издержки, связанные с технологическими достижениями.