номер 3, страница 92 - гдз по английскому языку 8 класс учебник Эванс, Дули

3. 8.3.7.1 What did you learn from the text? How can this information help you? Tell the class.

FOOD for thought

Have you ever had a week when you felt tired or sad and didn't know why? It might have been the food you ate. There is a strong connection between what you eat and how your brain works. For this reason, small changes in your diet can make a big difference to how you feel and function.

The brain is a really complicated organ – it doesn't just need energy, it needs lots of different chemicals, fats and minerals to keep everything working. A lot of these things only come from food, so if you're not eating the right things, it can have a bad effect on your brain. Making sure you're eating the right kinds of amino acids, fatty acids and micronutrients can improve your memory, mood and mental performance.

The most common substance in our brain is fat. But not just any kind of fat! The cells of the brain are made up of special fats called fatty acids. If we don't replace these fatty acids, then the brain cells start to break down. This means that the brain won't work so well, especially as we get older. There are two essential fatty acids for the body: omega-3 and omega-6. Omega-3 mainly comes from oily fish like mackerel and sardines, while omega-6 comes from liver and dark green vegetables.

The brain works by sending electrical and chemical signals through special cells called neurons. In order to make these chemicals, the body needs amino acids. These are found in foods which have lots of protein in them, such as meat, fish, eggs and dairy products. If you're a vegetarian or a vegan you can get amino acids from beans, soya and seeds.

Finally, we need to have various micronutrients like zinc, iron, copper and sodium. These protect the brain from diseases and can be found in fruit, vegetables and nuts. Overall, the most important thing is to eat a wide variety of different foods. A diet rich in fruit, vegetables, seeds, nuts and oily fish, and low in red meat and sugar, is the best way to maintain a healthy body, mind and brain!

3. Что вы узнали из текста? Как эта информация может вам помочь? Расскажите классу.

Ответ:

I learned from the text that our brain's health and our mood are strongly connected to the food we eat. The brain needs specific nutrients to work well: amino acids from protein (like fish, eggs, and beans), fatty acids like omega-3 and omega-6 (from oily fish and green vegetables), and micronutrients from fruits and nuts. This information will help me pay more attention to my diet. If I feel tired or have trouble concentrating, I can try to eat more healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, and fish to improve my mood and memory. It motivates me to eat less sugar and choose healthier snacks.

(Я узнал из текста, что здоровье нашего мозга и наше настроение тесно связаны с едой, которую мы едим. Мозгу для хорошей работы нужны определённые питательные вещества: аминокислоты из белка (например, рыбы, яиц и бобов), жирные кислоты, такие как омега-3 и омега-6 (из жирной рыбы и зелёных овощей), и микроэлементы из фруктов и орехов. Эта информация поможет мне уделять больше внимания своему питанию. Если я буду чувствовать себя уставшим или мне будет трудно сосредоточиться, я смогу попробовать есть больше полезных продуктов, таких как фрукты, овощи и рыба, чтобы улучшить своё настроение и память. Это мотивирует меня есть меньше сахара и выбирать более здоровые перекусы.)