Номер C, страница 122 - гдз по английскому языку 11 класс учебник Комарова, Ларионова

10. Food for thought. Reading - номер C, страница 122.

Условие.

C Read the article a little more carefully. Are the common beliefs in A right or wrong?

Is there any truth to old wives' tales?

1 Like most people, I grew up believing the more chocolate I ate, the more spots I would get. But now we are told that, in fact, there is no evidence that has been able to link it to skin problems. I wish I'd known that then! Research hasn't found any ingredients in chocolate that can either trigger acne 1... . Acne is thought to be associated with the body's reaction to hormones rather than to what we eat.

2 What about reading in poor light or sitting too close to the TV? What does it do to your sight? Nothing, apparently. These activities may strain or tire your eyes, 2... they will not. In fact, you can't harm your eyes by using them, unless you stare into the sun. With the size of most TV sets today, you won't be able to see the set properly if you sit too close to it anyway.

3 Watch out MP3 users, this one is true. It is especially the case for music heard loudly through earphones. So, either keep the sound down low, 3... . The maximum volume of most MP3 players is around 120 decibels, which, I'm told, is about the level of a jet aeroplane taking off! In France, they're taking this very seriously. The government has set a limit of 100 decibels in MP3 players, and companies have had to make adjustments.

4 Funnily enough, this is a myth almost everyone believes. But scans have shown that we do in fact use 100 per cent of our brain! Each thing we do when we're awake (and even when we're asleep) uses a different part of the brain. So, in the course of a day, all of it is used. But even if we were to look at it from an evolutionary point of view, 4... would have developed if they weren't necessary.

5 Surprising as it may seem, it is true: eating apples every day can keep the doctor away. Apart from all the useful fibre it contains, this common fruit lowers the risk of getting certain types of cancer. Apples contain large amounts of phenols, 5... and protect cells from damage. As we all know, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that antioxidants not only keep us looking young, but also protect us from disease.

6 Carrots contain high levels of a compound known as beta-carotene. It is what gives the vegetable its colour. It is also this substance, together with other essential vitamins, 6... . So, it is true that eating carrots does your eyes a lot of good, but can it help us see in the dark? The answer to this question is no, it can't. Nothing you eat or drink can do that. If you want to see in the dark, you will need to get yourself a pair of night vision glasses!

7 This one is true, but you probably already knew that. The question is why. Warm milk contains an amino acid called tryptophan. Your body changes this into melatonin and serotonin, both of which cause a feeling of sleepiness. So, for those who have problems sleeping, a glass of warm milk before going to bed should ensure 7... your head hits the pillow.

Решение.

Решение 2.

C Прочтите статью немного внимательнее. Верны или неверны распространенные убеждения в разделе A?

Ответ:

1. The belief that eating chocolate causes spots (acne) is wrong. Research shows no link between chocolate and skin problems; acne is associated with hormones.

1. Убеждение, что употребление шоколада вызывает прыщи (акне), неверно. Исследования не показывают связи между шоколадом и проблемами с кожей; акне связано с гормонами.

2. The belief that reading in poor light or sitting too close to the TV harms your sight is wrong. These activities may tire your eyes but will not harm them.

2. Убеждение, что чтение при плохом освещении или сидение слишком близко к телевизору вредит зрению, неверно. Эти действия могут утомить глаза, но не повредят им.

3. The belief that listening to loud music through earphones is harmful is right. Loud music can damage your hearing, and governments have set limits on MP3 player volumes.

3. Убеждение, что громкая музыка в наушниках вредна, верно. Громкая музыка может повредить слух, и правительства установили ограничения на громкость MP3-плееров.

4. The belief that we only use 10% of our brain is wrong. Scans show that we use 100% of our brain, even when we are asleep.

4. Убеждение, что мы используем только 10% нашего мозга, неверно. Сканирование показывает, что мы используем 100% нашего мозга, даже когда спим.

5. The belief that an apple a day keeps the doctor away is right. Apples contain fibre, phenols, and antioxidants that protect cells, lower cancer risk, and protect against disease.

5. Убеждение, что яблоко в день избавляет от докторов, верно. Яблоки содержат клетчатку, фенолы и антиоксиданты, которые защищают клетки, снижают риск рака и защищают от болезней.

6. The belief that carrots help you see in the dark is wrong. While carrots are good for your eyes, they cannot help you see in complete darkness; you would need night vision glasses for that.

6. Убеждение, что морковь помогает видеть в темноте, неверно. Хотя морковь полезна для глаз, она не может помочь вам видеть в полной темноте; для этого вам понадобятся очки ночного видения.

7. The belief that warm milk before bed helps you sleep is right. Warm milk contains tryptophan, which your body converts into melatonin and serotonin, causing sleepiness.

7. Убеждение, что теплое молоко перед сном помогает заснуть, верно. Теплое молоко содержит триптофан, который ваш организм превращает в мелатонин и серотонин, вызывающие сонливость.