Discuss, страница 126 - гдз по английскому языку 8 класс рабочая тетрадь Комарова, Ларионова

Culture today. Culture today 2 - страница 126.

Условие.

Culture today

...the BIG DEBATE: Should we have more CCTV cameras in public places?

In some countries CCTV (closed-circuit television) cameras are everywhere: in banks, shops, schools, at the entrances to homes, at bus stops, in train stations and at airports. Some people think that these cameras help prevent crime, but other people see them as an intrusion.

I believe that CCTV cameras are a good thing. I say: the more, the better! When there are lots of CCTV cameras there is less crime.

I am against CCTV cameras. I don't like the government invading my privacy. I don't want to be on camera when I go shopping or when I'm walking in the street. I'd like to have fewer cameras, not more.

Watching your every move

When George Orwell wrote 1984 he terrified his readers with his creation: Big Brother. He described a world with CCTV cameras in every public place. Now his world is a reality. Look at some CCTV facts:

• The average citizen is filmed by CCTV cameras 300 times a day.

• There are more than 25 million CCTV cameras in the world and about 2.5 million CCTV cameras in the UK.

• Many families have CCTV cameras in their homes as a form of security.

• Insurance companies are in favour of all homes having CCTV cameras to reduce the risk of burglary.

CCTV has become an essential part of daily life. Look at information about the public's perception of CCTV across Europe:

General attitude to CCTV (2004)

	for (%)	against (%)
Berlin	56	39
London	94.4	4
Vienna	45.5	41.5
Oslo	73.4	19.7

Решение.

Решение 2.

Следует ли нам иметь больше камер видеонаблюдения в общественных местах?

Ответ:

I think the question of having more CCTV cameras in public places has valid points on both sides. Some people believe that more cameras help prevent crime, making public spaces safer. The text mentions that in London, for instance, a very high percentage of people are in favour of CCTV. On the other hand, many people are concerned about their privacy and feel that constant surveillance is an intrusion, similar to the idea of 'Big Brother' watching. The fact that an average citizen is filmed 300 times a day highlights this concern. While security is important, personal privacy should also be considered. So, finding a balance between safety and personal freedom is key.

Я думаю, что вопрос о наличии большего количества камер видеонаблюдения в общественных местах имеет веские аргументы с обеих сторон. Некоторые люди считают, что больше камер помогают предотвращать преступления, делая общественные места безопаснее. В тексте упоминается, что в Лондоне, например, очень высокий процент людей выступает за видеонаблюдение. С другой стороны, многие люди обеспокоены своей конфиденциальностью и считают, что постоянное наблюдение является вторжением, подобно идее "Большого Брата", который наблюдает. Тот факт, что обычный гражданин снимается 300 раз в день, подчеркивает эту обеспокоенность. Хотя безопасность важна, личная конфиденциальность также должна учитываться. Таким образом, найти баланс между безопасностью и личной свободой является ключевым.