Номер 54, страница 52 - гдз по английскому языку 9 класс учебник Афанасьева, Михеева

Speaking. Unit 1. Pages of history: linking past and present - номер 54, страница 52.

Условие.

54. a) Some peoples¹ have a reputation of being good and in some cases bloodthirsty warriors. Can you say what peoples are described in these passages?

1. They came from Scandinavia. Their age lasted from about 800 AD to 1100 AD. Originally they were farmers but fearlessly crossed the seas in swift-sailing ships. They raided the coasts of England, braved the Atlantic Ocean to explore Greenland and North America. They traded as far as the east of Russia and Constantinople. They had their own laws and a parliament. They were skilled artists and poets.

2. These people come from a city-state in Ancient Greece. At some point in history this state became highly militarized and authoritarian. All citizens had to go through a training programme from the age of seven onwards. Gradually their state became the most powerful in Greece, a centre for soldiers and the military arts. They warred with Athens and won a victory over it. These people are supposed to have been simple, severe, without any attention to comfort. They say that these people practised killing weak boys who were not fit to be soldiers by throwing them off the rock.

3. These people were grouped into tribes that shared the same language and culture. They were governed by meetings of elders. Tribes were always ready to fight each other. War called for individual leadership. In some areas the tribes gathered into more permanent confederations under the rule of chiefs. Some time ago these people were often seen as cruel and ruthless but nowadays this point of view is not very popular. These people suffered greatly from European settlers. On some territories they were forced to leave their lands and to live on reservations.

b) What makes peoples fight in modern times? Give your opinions. Say if these reasons are strong enough to spill blood for them.

Решение.

Решение 2.

54 a) У некоторых народов репутация хороших, а в некоторых случаях и кровожадных воинов. Можете ли вы сказать, какие народы описаны в этих отрывках?

Ответ:

1. The Vikings. (Викинги.)

2. The Spartans. (Спартанцы.)

3. Native Americans (American Indians). (Коренные американцы (американские индейцы).)

54 b) Что заставляет людей воевать в наше время? Выскажите свое мнение. Скажите, достаточно ли веские эти причины, чтобы проливать за них кровь.

Ответ:

I think people in modern times fight for different reasons. Sometimes it's for land or valuable resources like oil. Other times, it's because of different political ideas or religions. People also fight for their independence or to protect their country and families from an attack. I think that protecting your home and family is a very strong reason, and maybe it is worth fighting for. But war is terrible and causes a lot of suffering. I believe it's always better to try to solve problems through talking and compromise instead of spilling blood. (Я думаю, что в наше время люди воюют по разным причинам. Иногда это из-за земли или ценных ресурсов, таких как нефть. В других случаях — из-за разных политических идей или религий. Люди также борются за свою независимость или чтобы защитить свою страну и семьи от нападения. Я считаю, что защита своего дома и семьи — это очень веская причина, и, возможно, за нее стоит сражаться. Но война — это ужасно, она приносит много страданий. Я верю, что всегда лучше пытаться решать проблемы с помощью переговоров и компромиссов, а не проливать кровь.)