Номер 6, страница 39 - гдз по английскому языку 8 класс (spotlight) тренировочные упражнения в формате огэ (гиа) Ваулина, Подоляко

6. Read the text and choose the right options.

Though today we are (1) _______ to having a personal computer, such was not the (2) _______ in the early 1970's when Bill Gates and Paul Allen

(3) _______ Microsoft. By the time Bill Gates was 13 he (4) _______ his first programme. However, access to the Teletype machine that resembled a giant typewriter was not (5) _______ and when his parents decided that Bill should pay for it himself, the eighth grader went and found himself a (6) _______, at a new company called Computer Center Corporation.

Here, (7) _______ return for finding bugs or mistakes in their programmes, Bill was given free computer time. Not surprisingly, the young boy spent (8) _______ weekends (9) _______ 'work'. While the company went out of business within a year, Bill was just getting started. He and (10) _______ young programmer by the name of Paul Allen earned $200,000 with the first programme they wrote – one that measured Seattle's traffic flow.

6. a) Read the graph about British children's favourite science. Then answer the questions.

Here are the results of asking 3,290 children: "Which of these sciences do you enjoy learning about the most?" The graph shows the favourite science of most children and the least favourite one. Many children are scared of difficulties while studying science. What about you?

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1. What does the graph show?

2. How many children took part in the survey?

3. What is the favourite subject of most children?

4. What is the least favourite subject of most children?

5. Chemistry and Biology are chosen as favourites by a similar number of children, aren't they?

6. How many per cent of children prefer Chemistry? How many is it in numbers? Can you count?

7. How many children love studying about living organisms?

8. How many children are happy with studying physics?

b) Use your answers to write a report on the graph above. Write 100-120 words. Follow the plan: introduction; the contents of the graph with comparisons if possible; a conclusion and your personal opinion on the subject of the survey.

6. a) Прочитайте график о любимых естественных науках британских детей. Затем ответьте на вопросы.

Здесь представлены результаты опроса 3290 детей: "Какие из этих наук вам больше всего нравится изучать?" График показывает любимую науку большинства детей и наименее любимую. Многие дети боятся трудностей при изучении естественных наук. А что насчет вас?

b) Используйте свои ответы, чтобы написать отчет по приведенному выше графику. Напишите 100-120 слов. Следуйте плану: введение; содержание графика с возможными сравнениями; заключение и ваше личное мнение по теме опроса.

Ответ:

1. What does the graph show?

The graph shows British children's favourite science subjects.

График показывает любимые предметы по естественным наукам британских детей.

2. How many children took part in the survey?

3,290 children took part in the survey.

В опросе приняли участие 3290 детей.

3. What is the favourite subject of most children?

The favourite subject of most children is Chemistry.

Любимый предмет большинства детей — химия.

4. What is the least favourite subject of most children?

The least favourite subject of most children is Physics.

Наименее любимый предмет большинства детей — физика.

5. Chemistry and Biology are chosen as favourites by a similar number of children, aren't they?

Yes, Chemistry (around 36%) and Biology (around 35%) are chosen as favourites by a similar number of children.

Да, химия (около 36%) и биология (около 35%) выбраны в качестве любимых примерно одинаковым количеством детей.

6. How many per cent of children prefer Chemistry? How many is it in numbers? Can you count?

Around 36% of children prefer Chemistry. In numbers, it is approximately 1184 children (3290 * 0.36).

Около 36% детей предпочитают химию. В цифрах это примерно 1184 ребенка (3290 * 0.36).

7. How many children love studying about living organisms?

Around 35% of children love studying Biology, which is about living organisms. In numbers, it is approximately 1152 children (3290 * 0.35).

Около 35% детей любят изучать биологию, что связано с живыми организмами. В цифрах это примерно 1152 ребенка (3290 * 0.35).

8. How many children are happy with studying physics?

Around 24% of children are happy with studying Physics. In numbers, it is approximately 790 children (3290 * 0.24).

Около 24% детей довольны изучением физики. В цифрах это примерно 790 детей (3290 * 0.24).

Report based on the graph:

This report summarizes a survey among 3,290 British children regarding their favourite science subjects: Physics, Biology, and Chemistry.

Chemistry is the most popular, preferred by about 36% (approximately 1184 children). Biology follows closely, chosen by around 35% (about 1152 children). Physics is the least favourite, with only about 24% (around 790 children) preferring it. This indicates a strong preference for Chemistry and Biology over Physics.

In conclusion, most British children like Chemistry and Biology. I find it surprising that Physics is less popular, maybe because it can be more abstract. I personally enjoy Biology the most, as I like learning about animals and plants.

Отчет по графику:

Этот отчет обобщает результаты опроса среди 3290 британских детей относительно их любимых естественных наук: физики, биологии и химии.

Химия является наиболее популярной, ее предпочитают около 36% (примерно 1184 ребенка). Биология следует за ней, ее выбирают около 35% (около 1152 детей). Физика является наименее любимой, ее предпочитают только около 24% (около 790 детей). Это указывает на явное предпочтение химии и биологии по сравнению с физикой.

В заключение, большинство британских детей любят химию и биологию. Мне кажется удивительным, что физика менее популярна, возможно, потому что она может быть более абстрактной. Лично я больше всего люблю биологию, так как мне нравится изучать животных и растения.