номер 5, страница 42 - гдз по английскому языку 5-11 класс учебник Latham-Koenig, Oxenden

How being quiet can change your life

Silence is on the rise. Whole businesses have sprung up to meet a rising demand for quiet time, from silent weekends away to silent dining, silent reading parties, and even silent dating. We usually only spend silent time with those closest to us, so there is something quite radical about the recent trend for enjoying silence with strangers.

5 READING

a In these situations, do you prefer background music or silence? Why? If you prefer music, what kind? Compare with a partner.

When you're...

• working or studying.
• relaxing at home.
• cooking.
• in the gym.
• in a bar or restaurant.
• shopping for clothes.
• put on hold on the phone.
• taking off in a plane, or landing.
• driving or in a car.

b Read the introduction to an article about the growing popularity of 'silent events'. What does the writer suggest may be the new and different thing about this trend?

c Read the rest of the article. Which of the bold events, 1-4, do the summaries describe?

A It helps people to understand what others are really like and encourages the use of body language.

B It is not usually held in a city and helps people feel better in mind and body.

C It discourages people from using their phones and allows them not to worry about social rules.

D It has only recently become popular in Britain and allows people to get away from the noise of their daily life.

The concept of 1 silent reading began in Seattle, USA. Devised as a literary meeting place for people who don't like book discussion groups, the idea was simple: show up, shut up, and read. Then the trend spread to the UK. Mariel Symeonidou started a regular silent reading party in Dundee, Scotland, just under a year ago. Readers bring their books and meet in a bar, where they read together in silence for an hour or two, then put the books away to chat and have a drink. 'When the reading starts, everything goes quiet,' says Symeonidou. 'There is something special about sharing silence with others. An event like this gives people the opportunity to escape the hubbub of their lives for a while.'

London's 2 silent speed dating event organizers, Shhh!, say that we are 'instinctively better at choosing the right partner when we have the chance to put aside words and see each other as we really are'. Shhh! hosts regular singles events which are very popular with creative professionals in their 20s and 30s. The sessions begin with games to break the ice. Then you are paired off for a limited time, when you are allowed to communicate only with gestures, before engaging in 60 seconds of uninterrupted eye contact. Afterwards, you are given the contact details of people who are interested in you. A second date might be something like a silent dinner date or a mute trip to the pictures.

Honi Ryan, from Berlin, began hosting 3 silent dinners over ten years ago. The rules of the dinner are: no talking, no using your voice, no reading or writing, try to make as little noise as possible, do not interact with technology, and stay for at least two hours. So far, Ryan has hosted silent dinners in Mexico, the USA, Australia, Lebanon, and China. 'It's evident that the age-old connections we make over food do not depend on the words around it,' she says. 'Silence strips away our rehearsed social behaviours.'

Perhaps the most well-known event is the 4 silent retreat. These often have a religious or spiritual element. They can last anywhere between a couple of days to a few weeks, and are usually held in remote locations. Peter Cadney first discovered the power of silence on a ten-day silent meditation course. 'There had been a number of events in my life that I hadn't been able to deal with very well – relationship break-ups and the death of a close friend. Also, I'd spent years working at a computer and was feeling the effects of muscle tension, anxiety, and stress.' Cadney says silent meditation has helped to improve both his mental and physical health. 'When I first sat down in silence, it felt very peaceful. I started noticing just how many thoughts were coming and going in my mind. It was as if there had been no space for silence.'

Silence is taking on a new meaning in an era in which we are consuming information and engaging in conversation with each other endlessly on social media, without ever opening our mouths. However, while we might cherish rare moments of peace and quiet, when it comes to embracing silence and stillness, the real question is, can we actually muster up the self-restraint?

d Find the following phrases in the article, and with a partner, explain what they mean in your own words.

1. something quite radical (l.04)
2. show up, shut up, and read (l.08)
3. escape the hubbub (l.14)
4. break the ice (l.20)
5. uninterrupted eye contact (l.22)
6. the age-old connections (l.31)
7. strips away (l.32)
8. hadn't been able to deal with (l.37)
9. cherish rare moments of peace and quiet (l.46)
10. muster up the self-restraint (l.48)

e If you had to do one of the four silent activities in the article, which would you choose? Why?

В этих ситуациях вы предпочитаете фоновую музыку или тишину? Почему? Если вы предпочитаете музыку, то какую? Сравните с партнером.

Ответ:

I can't compare my answers with a partner, but here are my preferences:

Я не могу сравнить свои ответы с партнером, но вот мои предпочтения:

Прочитайте введение к статье о растущей популярности "тихих мероприятий". Что, по мнению автора, может быть новым и необычным в этой тенденции?

Ответ:

The writer suggests that the new and different thing about this trend is enjoying silence with strangers, whereas people usually only spend silent time with those they are close to.

Автор предполагает, что новое и необычное в этой тенденции — это наслаждение тишиной с незнакомцами, в то время как обычно люди проводят время в тишине только с близкими.

Прочитайте оставшуюся часть статьи. Какие из выделенных жирным шрифтом мероприятий, 1-4, описывают краткие содержания A-D?

Ответ:

A - 2 silent speed dating

B - 4 silent retreat

C - 3 silent dinners

D - 1 silent reading parties

Найдите следующие фразы в статье и вместе с партнером объясните, что они означают, своими словами.

Ответ:

I cannot discuss this with a partner, but here are the meanings in my own words:

Я не могу обсудить это с партнером, но вот значения этих фраз, как я их понимаю:

1 something quite radical: something that is very new, different, and against what is usually done.

(что-то довольно радикальное: что-то очень новое, необычное и идущее вразрез с общепринятым.)

2 show up, shut up, and read: a simple and direct instruction meaning to just arrive, be quiet, and read your book.

(появись, замолчи и читай: простая и прямая инструкция, означающая просто прийти, вести себя тихо и читать свою книгу.)

3 escape the hubbub: to get away from a noisy, busy, and confusing situation, like a chaotic city life.

(сбежать от шума и суеты: уйти от шумной, оживленной и запутанной обстановки, такой как хаотичная городская жизнь.)

4 break the ice: to say or do something to make people feel more relaxed and start a conversation when they first meet.

(растопить лед: сказать или сделать что-то, чтобы люди почувствовали себя более расслабленно и начали разговор при первой встрече.)

5 uninterrupted eye contact: looking directly into someone's eyes for a continuous period without looking away.

(непрерывный зрительный контакт: смотреть прямо в глаза кому-то в течение продолжительного времени, не отводя взгляда.)

6 the age-old connections: the very old and traditional ways that people have connected with each other for a long time.

(вековые связи: очень старые и традиционные способы, которыми люди общались друг с другом на протяжении долгого времени.)

7 strips away: to remove a layer or a quality, often revealing what is underneath.

(снимает, срывает: убрать слой или качество, часто раскрывая то, что находится под ним.)

8 hadn’t been able to deal with: was unable to manage or cope with difficult problems or situations in life.

(не мог справиться с: был не в состоянии управлять или справляться с трудными проблемами или жизненными ситуациями.)

9 cherish rare moments of peace and quiet: to value and appreciate the few opportunities you have for calmness and silence.

(ценить редкие моменты тишины и покоя: дорожить и ценить те немногие возможности, которые у вас есть для спокойствия и тишины.)

10 muster up the self-restraint: to find enough personal control to stop yourself from doing something you want to do.

(собрать все самообладание: найти в себе достаточно контроля, чтобы удержаться от совершения чего-то, что хочется сделать.)

Если бы вам нужно было принять участие в одном из четырех тихих мероприятий, описанных в статье, какое бы вы выбрали? Почему?

Ответ:

If I had to choose one, I would pick the silent reading party. I really enjoy reading, and it sounds like a very relaxing and low-pressure way to be with other people. You get to enjoy your own book in a quiet, shared space without the stress of having to talk to anyone. It seems more comfortable for me than silent dating or a silent dinner, and less intense than a long silent retreat.

Если бы мне пришлось выбирать, я бы выбрал "тихую вечеринку для чтения". Мне очень нравится читать, и это звучит как очень расслабляющий и ненапряженный способ провести время с другими людьми. Ты можешь наслаждаться своей книгой в тихом, общем пространстве без необходимости с кем-либо разговаривать. Для меня это кажется более комфортным, чем "тихие свидания" или "тихий ужин", и не таким интенсивным, как длительный "тихий ретрит".