номер 4, страница 65 - гдз по английскому языку 7 класс учебник Goldstein, Jones

4 ⭐⭐⭐Do you think Jack Dawkins was a good friend to Oliver? Why or why not? What do you predict will happen next in their friendship? Discuss ideas with a partner.

Oliver came onto the big road. Before, he ran behind bushes because he was afraid of being chased. Finally, he sat down to rest, and wondered for the first time where to go and where to live.

The sign said that it was 70 miles to London. London! A majestic, huge city. No-one could ever find him there! It was the perfect place for a homeless boy. He jumped to his feet and started walking again.

On the morning of the seventh day, Oliver, tired and hungry, slowly entered the town of Barnet. He sat down on the steps of some door.

Suddenly, he noticed a boy on the opposite side of the street staring at him attentively. Oliver raised his head and stared at the boy too. The boy crossed the street then.

He was about Oliver's age, very dirty, but he behaved like an adult. He was short, and his eyes were sharp and nasty. His hat barely stayed on his head, and he wore a coat that reached down to his heels.

'Hey, boy! What's the trouble?' said this strange young gentleman to Oliver.

'I'm very tired and hungry,' Oliver answered.

'Listen, you need food, and you will have it. Stand up!'

The young gentleman helped Oliver up, and took him to a nearby shop, where he bought some meat and bread. Oliver ate for a long time, as much as he could, while the strange boy watched him with the greatest attention.

'Are you going to London?' asked the boy after Oliver finally finished his meal.

'Yes!'

'Have you got a flat?'

'No'

'Money?'

'No'

The strange boy whistled.

'You need to find a place to sleep tonight, don't you?'

'I'd like that very much,' Oliver answered.

'I have a friend in London, an honourable old gentleman, who will put up you for free if I introduce you to him!'

The unexpected offer was too good to refuse. In addition the old gentleman could find Oliver a good job soon.

This led to more friendly talk, Oliver found out that his friend's name was Jack Dawkins. Among his close friends, he was known as the Artful Dodger.

Oliver decided he would try to gain the old gentleman's favour quickly, and if Dodger remained the same, he would stop making contact with him.

The street was very narrow and dirty, and the air smelled disgusting. Oliver thought of running away, but they were already at the foot of the hill. The guide grabbed his hand, opened the door of a house, pulled him into the hall, and shut the door behind them.

4 Как вы думаете, был ли Джек Докинз хорошим другом для Оливера? Почему да или почему нет? Как вы думаете, что произойдет дальше в их дружбе? Обсудите идеи с партнером.

Ответ:

I don't think Jack Dawkins was a good friend to Oliver. Although he bought Oliver food, which was kind, there are many bad signs. His nickname is "the Artful Dodger," which means he is clever and tricky. He is described as having "sharp and nasty" eyes. He takes Oliver to a dirty, disgusting place and pulls him inside a house. Oliver himself felt like running away. It seems like Jack is tricking Oliver and is leading him into some kind of trouble, maybe to work for the "honourable old gentleman" who might not be honourable at all.

Я не думаю, что Джек Докинз был хорошим другом для Оливера. Хотя он и купил Оливеру еды, что было по-доброму, есть много плохих знаков. Его прозвище — «Ловкий Плут», что означает, что он умный и хитрый. Его описывают как человека с «острыми и неприятными» глазами. Он приводит Оливера в грязное, отвратительное место и затаскивает его в дом. Сам Оливер чувствовал, что хочет убежать. Кажется, что Джек обманывает Оливера и ведет его к каким-то неприятностям, возможно, чтобы работать на «почтенного старого джентльмена», который может оказаться совсем не почтенным.

I predict that Jack will introduce Oliver to the "honourable old gentleman," who is probably the leader of a gang of thieves. Jack will probably try to teach Oliver how to steal, and their "friendship" will be about getting Oliver to join their group. I don't think they will be real friends, and Oliver will probably be unhappy and want to escape.

Я думаю, что Джек познакомит Оливера с «почтенным старым джентльменом», который, вероятно, является главой банды воров. Джек, скорее всего, попытается научить Оливера воровать, и их «дружба» будет заключаться в том, чтобы заставить Оливера присоединиться к их группе. Я не думаю, что они будут настоящими друзьями, и Оливер, вероятно, будет несчастен и захочет сбежать.