номер 1, страница 7 - гдз по английскому языку 9 класс (starlight) рабочая тетрадь Баранова, Дули

Reading Task

1 ★ Read the article. For questions 1-5, choose the answer A, B, C, or D.

1 What is the main purpose of the article?

A To compare the Hezhens with the modern-day Chinese.

B To show the influence of modern culture on ethnic minorities.

C To examine the traditions of the Hezhen people.

D To relay a story from the Fish Skin Tribe.

2 How did the Hezhen become known as 'The Fish Skin Tribe'?

A They never settle on dry land.

B They often swim in the river.

C They only eat fish skins.

D They use fish to make fabric.

3 What is the purpose of Hezhen storytelling?

A To bring good fortune

B To celebrate the evening

C To encourage children to write

D To entertain the youngsters

4 How do the Hezhen people survive the winter?

A By ice fishing in the river

B By storing food throughout the seasons

C By migrating to a warmer climate

D By hunting using sled dogs

5 How do modern-day Hezhens differ from their ancestors?

A They do not keep the river clean.

B They prefer to wear animal leather.

C They are losing their native language.

D They have forgotten their distant past.

The Fish Skin Tribe

Nestled along the banks of the Songhua River in northeastern China are a series of settlements that belong to a very remarkable tribe. For centuries, the Hezhen people have dominated the waters of this region, spending their entire lives in and around the river. As a result, fishing is integral to their way of life. They spend their days catching fish, eating fish and even making bedding and clothing out of fish! This unique practice has earned them the nickname ‘The Fish Skin Tribe’.

In order to ensure a good catch, the Hezhen sing songs, known as yimakan, throughout the night. These songs are of great importance to the Hezhen, who use yimakan for good luck. With no written language, these songs are also the means through which their traditions are passed down from one generation to the next. Thus, storytelling keeps their history alive.

The harsh winters of China present a major challenge in Hezhen life. The rivers freeze over and the region becomes blanketed with snow. Luckily, the Hezhen people have adapted to the seasons. When winter falls, they head into the forest to hunt. Using sled dogs to manoeuvre through the trees, the Hezhen are as adept at hunting as they are at fishing. And when a hunting group returns, yimakan are performed to celebrate their success.

Unfortunately, the influence of the outside world is greatly threatening the Hezhen community. Industrial waste has polluted the rivers, and fish-skin leather is being replaced by cheap manufactured fabrics. Moreover, the unique dialect spoken by the Hezhen people is slowly becoming extinct, with only the older generation of Hezhens able to speak it fluently. If left unpreserved, the Hezhen way of life may soon become nothing but a distant memory, with only a handful of yimakan to tell the story of what once was.

Reading Task

1 ★ RNE Read the article. For questions 1–8, mark the statements T (true), F (false) or NS (not stated).

1 The Hezhen people live in southeastern China.

2 They have lived in and around water for more than three hundred years.

3 Fishing is one of the most important parts of their lives.

4 Some sing special songs while they fish.

5 These songs are sung loudly.

6 Hezhen life in winter is easy and without challenges.

7 They are as good at fishing as at hunting.

8 All Hezhen people speak their dialect fluently.

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Упражнение 1, страница 7
Прочитайте статью. В вопросах 1-8 отметьте утверждения Т (верно), F (неверно) или NS (не указано).

The Fish Skin Tribe - Племя Рыбьей Кожи

Nestled along the banks of the Songhua River in northeastern China are a series of settlements that belong to a very remarkable tribe. For centuries, the Hezhen people have dominated the waters of this region, spending their entire lives in and around the river. As a result, fishing is integral to their way of life. They spend their days catching fish, eating fish and even making bedding and clothing out of fish!
Вдоль берегов реки Сунгари на северо-востоке Китая расположились поселения, принадлежащие весьма примечательному племени. На протяжении столетий народ Хэчжэнь доминировал в водах этого региона, проводя всю свою жизнь в реке и вокруг нее. В результате рыбная ловля стала неотъемлемой частью их образа жизни. Они проводят дни, ловя рыбу, съедая ее и даже делая постельное белье и одежду из рыбы!

This unique practice has earned them the nickname 'The Fish Skin Tribe'.
Эта уникальная практика принесла им прозвище «Племя Рыбьей Кожи».

In order to ensure a good catch, the Hezhen sing songs, known as yimakan, throughout the night.
Чтобы обеспечить хороший улов, Хэчжэнь поют песни, известные как имакан, всю ночь.

These songs are of great importance to the Hezhen, who use yimakan for good luck. With no written language, these songs are also the means through which their traditions are passed down from one generation to the next. Thus, storytelling keeps their history alive.
Эти песни имеют большое значение для Хэчжэнь, которые используют имакан для удачи. Не имея письменности, эти песни также являются средством, с помощью которого их традиции передаются из поколения в поколение. Таким образом, рассказывание историй сохраняет их историю живой.

The harsh winters of China present a major challenge in Hezhen life. The rivers freeze over and the region becomes blanketed with snow. Luckily, the Hezhen people have adapted to the seasons. When winter falls, they head into the forest to hunt. Using sled dogs to manoeuvre through the trees, the Hezhen are as adept at hunting as they are at fishing.
Суровые зимы Китая представляют собой серьезную проблему в жизни Хэчжэнь. Реки замерзают, и регион покрывается снегом. К счастью, люди Хэчжэнь приспособились к временам года. Когда наступает зима, они отправляются в лес на охоту. Используя ездовых собак для маневрирования среди деревьев, Хэчжэнь так же искусны в охоте, как и в рыбалке.

And when a hunting group returns, yimakan are performed to celebrate their success.
А когда возвращается группа охотников, исполняется йимакан, чтобы отпраздновать их успех.

Unfortunately, the influence of the outside world is greatly threatening the Hezhen community.
К сожалению, влияние внешнего мира серьезно угрожает общине Хэчжэнь.

Industrial waste has polluted the rivers, and fish-skin leather is being replaced by cheap manufactured fabrics. Moreover, the unique dialect spoken by the Hezhen people is slowly becoming extinct, with only the older generation of Hezhens able to speak it fluently. If left unpreserved, the Hezhen way of life may soon become nothing but a distant memory, with only a handful of yimakan to tell the story of what once was.
Промышленные отходы загрязнили реки, а рыбью кожу заменяют дешевыми фабричными тканями. Более того, уникальный диалект, на котором говорят люди Хэчжэнь, медленно исчезает, и только старшее поколение Хэчжэнь может говорить на нем свободно. Если его не сохранить, образ жизни Хэчжэнь вскоре может превратиться в далекое воспоминание, и только горстка йимакан расскажет историю того, что было когда-то.

Ответ:

1. The Hezhen people live in southeastern China.
Народ Хэчжэнь живет на юго-востоке Китая. – False (Неверно)

2. They have lived in and around water for more than three hundred years.
Они живут в воде и около нее уже более трехсот лет. – Not stated (Не указано)

3. Fishing is one of the most important parts of their lives.
Рыбалка — одна из важнейших частей их жизни. True (Верно)

4. Some sing special songs while they fish.
Некоторые поют особые песни во время рыбалки. – True (Верно)

5. These songs are sung loudly.
Эти песни поются громко. Not stated (Не указано)

6. Hezhen life in winter is easy and without challenges.
Жизнь Хэчжэнь зимой легка и лишена трудностей. – False (Неверно)

7. They are as good at fishing as at hunting.
Они так же хороши в рыбалке, как и в охоте. – True (Верно)

8. All Hezhen people speak their dialect fluently.
Все люди Хэчжэнь свободно говорят на своем диалекте. False (Неверно)

Прочитайте статью. Для вопросов 1–8 отметьте утверждения T (верно), F (неверно) или NS (не указано).

Ответ:

1 F (False) - Неверно

2 T (True) - Верно

3 T (True) - Верно

4 T (True) - Верно

5 NS (Not Stated) - Не указано

6 F (False) - Неверно

7 T (True) - Верно

8 F (False) - Неверно