Номер 44, страница 218 - гдз по английскому языку 9 класс учебник Афанасьева, Михеева

Reading for discussion. Unit 4. Family matters - номер 44, страница 218.

Условие.

44. a) Read the text and say which of the three titles below is more suitable for it and why.

Titles

1. Victorian Morals
2. Victorian Family Life
3. Entertainment in Victorian England

b) Read the text again and single out the most important facts mentioned in each paragraph.

Queen Victoria ruled the UK from 1837 to 1901. This period in the history of the country is called Victorian. It is marked by great change. During this period the country became one of the richest and most powerful in the world as a result of the growth in industry and trade and the development of the British Empire. At the same time in Victorian England the gulf between the rich and the poor became wider and Victorian factories were notorious for using children's labour.

When people think now of the Victorian period, it is often seen as a time of strict moral standards when people were very serious and often pretended to have better moral principles than they actually had, marriages were always permanent and sex was never mentioned. This way of life and many of the Victorian ideas may seem strange to us and often rather hard, but the Victorians were contented, and they were satisfied with few pleasures.

In a Victorian middle-class¹ family father, known as Papa, with his beard or side-whiskers, was the Head of the House and the breadwinner, and everyone, especially the children, treated him with the greatest respect. His word was law for all the household: his wife, children and servants. He sat at the head of the table and carved the joint of meat at dinner. The youngest members of the family were not supposed to talk unless spoken to by a grown-up.

Mama kept her large family in order, and used a cane, if necessary. With eight, ten, twelve or more children, she was a very busy mother, for there were no vacuum cleaners, washing machines or electrical gadgets in the house. Tinned goods and foods prepared in packets were unknown. Clothes were mostly made at home or at a dressmaker's in the town. After she was thirty, Mama was considered quite middle-aged and often took to wearing a little lace cap in the house.

At the end of the day Papa took family prayers, when everyone, including the servants, knelt down in the dining room or study. He also led the family to church on Sunday. Sunday was a very solemn day and as little work as possible was done. No shops were open and there were certainly no amusements. Everyone put on their best clothes, which were usually stiff and uncomfortable. On Sunday afternoons the family often went for a walk, but no games were allowed. Even picture books were forbidden on Sundays; Sunday reading included the Bible and certain books about the saints.

Although there were no radio sets, television, cinemas or motor cars, the Victorians did not find life dull. People worked longer hours, often twelve or fourteen hours a day. Amusements were simple and the family often gathered round the piano to sing the latest popular songs, or entertained each other by reciting or playing the piano. Public readings from Dickens and recitations were popular, and drew large audiences. In London and the large towns the music halls were not considered quite respectable, but the theatre was sometimes visited.

Children very rarely went to any entertainment, except perhaps to the circus or to a pantomime.¹ They had their parties, with many of the games which are still played, like blind man's buff. Children had plenty of books. Many of the best children's stories were written in Victorian days: Alice in Wonderland, The Water Babies, Tom Brown's Schooldays, Black Beauty, Little Women and Treasure Island.

c) Listen to the text ( 19) and prepare an artistic reading following the pattern given in the recording.

Решение.

Решение 2.

44. a) Прочитайте текст и скажите, какой из трех приведенных ниже заголовков больше всего подходит к нему и почему. b) Прочитайте текст еще раз и выделите самые важные факты, упомянутые в каждом абзаце. c) Прослушайте текст (аудио 19) и подготовьте выразительное чтение по образцу, данному в аудиозаписи.

Ответ:

a)

The most suitable title is 2. Victorian Family Life. The text provides a detailed description of the roles of family members, their daily routines, and their values. While it also touches upon Victorian morals and entertainment, these topics are presented within the context of family life.

(Наиболее подходящий заголовок - 2. "Семейная жизнь в Викторианскую эпоху". Текст дает подробное описание ролей членов семьи, их повседневного быта и ценностей. Хотя он также затрагивает викторианскую мораль и развлечения, эти темы представлены в контексте семейной жизни.)

b)

Paragraph	Main Facts	Основные факты
1	The Victorian era (1837–1901) was a period of industrial growth, making the UK wealthy. However, there was a large gap between the rich and the poor, and child labour was used in factories.	Викторианская эпоха (1837–1901) была периодом промышленного роста, сделавшего Великобританию богатой. Однако существовал большой разрыв между богатыми и бедными, и на фабриках использовался детский труд.
2	This period is known for its strict moral standards, seriousness, and the belief that marriages were permanent.	Этот период известен своими строгими моральными стандартами, серьезностью и верой в то, что браки являются нерасторжимыми.
3-4	The father was the undisputed head of the middle-class family. The mother ran the household, often with many children and no modern gadgets. Children were expected to be respectful and quiet. Sundays were strictly observed with no amusements.	Отец был бесспорным главой семьи среднего класса. Мать вела домашнее хозяйство, часто с множеством детей и без современных бытовых приборов. От детей ожидалось уважение и тишина. Воскресенья строго соблюдались без развлечений.
5-6	Entertainment was simple, including music, singing, and reading. In towns, there were music halls and theatres. Children enjoyed parties, games, and had many books written for them, such as Alice in Wonderland.	Развлечения были простыми, включая музыку, пение и чтение. В городах были мюзик-холлы и театры. Дети любили вечеринки, игры и имели много написанных для них книг, таких как "Алиса в Стране чудес".

c)

To answer this question, it is necessary to listen to the mentioned media file.

(Для ответа на вопрос необходимо ознакомиться с упомянутым медиафайлом.)