Номер 1, страница 14 - гдз по английскому языку 11 класс учебник Вербицкая, Каминс Карр

1. Bridging the gap. Writing - номер 1, страница 14.

Условие.

WRITING

1 Look at the photo and discuss the questions.

• Which party is in power in your country? Is it left wing, right wing or centre?
• Do people in your country have strong feelings and opinions about politics?
• Does politics play an important role in your family? Can it be a source of arguments? In what way?

Your Questions, Your Answers

We received hundreds of letters in reply to last week's question, which raised the issue of relationships that are threatened by differences. In this week's Your Questions, Your Answers, read and decide for yourselves: Can relationships between opposites really work?

LAST WEEK'S QUESTION

My boyfriend of six months is a committed Conservative, and is really excited about the coming election. I was eighteen last year so this is the first time I can vote – and I want to vote Labour. But every time I mention it, he either laughs and says, 'You can't be serious!' or loses his temper and walks out. He actually put a Vote Labour – if you dare! sticker on his car yesterday! I'm so angry I feel like breaking up, but for some reason I'm still crazy about him. What do I do?

Confused Opposite

REPLY 1

Dear Confused Opposite,

First of all, I really sympathise with you – politics does seem to have this effect on people! At the same time, there's the saying 'opposites attract'. But even though there are some good arguments for this, on the whole, it's more than most of us can deal with! While it can be exciting to be with someone who's completely different to us, it doesn't seem to last very long. The excitement soon turns to conflict. Moreover, the time comes in every relationship when people disagree on an important issue. Presumably, you're scared he'll break up with you if you don't agree with him. Unfortunately, there are no easy answers to this. I think the only way to deal with it is to face it. You just have to say what you think and let him do the same. Nevertheless, remember that you don't have to give anyone an explanation about who you vote for – we all have the right to choose. Therefore, there are times when it's easier just not to discuss politics. Since this seems to be your problem, perhaps it's also your solution? However, if you decide to do this, you're also choosing to hide your feelings and opinions. More importantly, you're not allowing yourself to be the real you. I think it's time to ask yourself, 'Is this really the kind of relationship I want to be in?'

A well-wisher

Решение.

Решение 2.

1. Посмотри на фотографию и обсуди вопросы:

• Какая партия находится у власти в твоей стране? Она левая, правая или центристская?
• Есть ли у людей в твоей стране сильные чувства и мнения о политике?
• Играет ли политика важную роль в твоей семье? Может ли она быть источником споров? Каким образом?

Ответ:

1. In my country, the party in power is usually considered a centre party, sometimes leaning slightly left or right depending on the current government coalition. В моей стране правящая партия обычно считается центристской, иногда склоняющейся немного влево или вправо в зависимости от текущей правительственной коалиции.

2. Yes, people in my country generally have strong feelings and opinions about politics. Many actively follow political news, discuss current events, and participate in elections. Да, люди в моей стране, как правило, имеют сильные чувства и мнения о политике. Многие активно следят за политическими новостями, обсуждают текущие события и участвуют в выборах.

3. Politics plays a minor role in my family. We sometimes discuss major political events or elections, but it's not a frequent topic. While we all have our own opinions, it rarely becomes a source of arguments; we usually respect each other's views. Политика играет незначительную роль в моей семье. Мы иногда обсуждаем крупные политические события или выборы, но это не частая тема. Хотя у всех нас есть свое мнение, это редко становится источником споров; мы обычно уважаем точки зрения друг друга.