Номер 1, страница 82 - гдз по английскому языку 9 класс (starlight) учебник Баранова, Дули

Module 4. Art & Entertainment. 4 Skills - номер 1, страница 82.

Условие 2019-2022.

Reading (multiple choice)

1 Look at the picture. Have you seen 'living statues' like this performing in the street? What do you think life as a living statue would be like?

Life as a living statue

Since the 1980s, stony-faced performers have haunted the streets of Britain. Alix Buscovic has a go at standing still.

"A stranger might give you a hard time and most of us get hit once or twice a year." Ed Johnson's warning makes it sound like life as a living statue could be pretty risky. Fortunately, I'll have the protection of Matt Walters, who's been standing still professionally for over 25 years. "Don't let people see your eyes flicker or your chest move," says Matt. Sadly, unlike him, I don't have a heart rate so slow you can barely detect his pulse and nor do I have Ed's ability to go for half an hour without blinking.

However, it's not just about standing still. "It's more about what you do when you move," says ex-drama teacher Ed. "If you do something spectacular, it amazes people." Ed's costumes take him weeks to make; I have just three days to make a costume, train myself to be motionless and work on some crowd-pleasing actions. Oh, and fit in some drama training. "To be any good, you have to get inside a character," says Matt, whose street character, a chimney sweep, is 'a grumpy old man.'

These days, both Ed and Matt work mainly in the world of corporate events - but they still enjoy the street, where 'statuing' in its present form began in the 1980s. So popular is the art nowadays that it even has its annual international championship, held in Holland. Stationary performance can be traced back to the medieval mystery plays, in which scenes were recreated by groups assembled in silent, still living pictures.

Matt has promised to do my makeup and when I mention I had considered portraying a bride he immediately offers to help cover a wedding gown in off-white paint. Two days later, I arrive at a square where only one statue is working. At the weekend, especially in summer, all five council-approved pitches will be occupied. It's not unknown for performers to stake their claim to the most profitable ones as early as 3 am, which has occasionally led to pitch wars.

At the square, Matt covers my skin and hair in layers of marble-coloured paint and lightly sprays black over the top to give it a weathered look. It's weird. I catch myself in the mirror and shudder. As I step onto my box, I follow Matt's advice and lower my eyes to hide my blinking. I keep my hands loosely held, so they won't sway or ache. I feel strangely relaxed, yet focused, and I'm keen to be seen.

I don't have to wait long before a child runs up with 20p. I bow and his mum takes a picture. Then a man puts some coins into my bowl, so I blow him a kiss. I begin to feel like a D-list celebrity as families, groups of teenagers and young couples all push to stand next to me and grin for the camera. Some approach uncertainly; a schoolgirl shrieks with surprise when I touch her hair. Before I realise, Matt is telling me that my hour is up.

I'm not normally one to take centre stage, but I felt confident and on a high after all the attention. Ed and Matt say 'statuing' is addictive and I can understand why - the reaction from the public is electrifying. What's more, when I count my takings, I've made over £20, without (hardly) moving a muscle! Now, that really made my day!

Условие 2023-2027.

Reading (multiple choice)

1 Look at the picture. Have you seen 'living statues' like this performing in the street? What do you think life as a living statue would be like?

Life as a living statue

Since the 1980s, stony-faced performers have haunted the streets of Britain. Alix Buscovic has a go at standing still.

"A stranger might give you a hard time and most of us get hit once or twice a year." Ed Johnson's warning makes it sound like life as a living statue could be pretty risky. Fortunately, I'll have the protection of Matt Walters, who's been standing still professionally for over 25 years. "Don't let people see your eyes flick or your chest move," says Matt. Sadly, unlike him, I don't have a heart rate so slow you can barely detect his pulse and nor do I have Ed's ability to go for half an hour without blinking.

However, it's not just about standing still. "It's more about what you do when you move," says ex-drama teacher Ed. "If you do something spectacular, it amazes people." Ed's costumes take him weeks to make; I have just three days to make a costume, train myself to be motionless and work on some crowd-pleasing actions. "To be any good, you have to get inside a character," says Matt, whose street character, a chimney sweep, is 'a grumpy old man.'

These days, both Ed and Matt work mainly in the world of corporate events – but they still enjoy the street, where 'statuing' in its present form began in the 1980s. So popular is the art nowadays that it even has its annual international championship, held in Holland. Stationary performance can be traced back to the medieval mystery plays, in which scenes were recreated by groups assembled in silent, still living pictures.

Matt has promised to do my makeup and when I mention I had considered portraying a bride he immediately offers to help cover a wedding gown in off-white paint. Two days later, I arrive at a square where only one statue is working. At the weekend, especially in summer, all five council-approved pitches will be occupied. It's not unknown for performers to stake their claim to the most profitable ones as early as 3 am, which has occasionally led to pitch wars.

At the square, Matt covers my skin and hair in layers of marble-coloured paint and lightly sprays black over the top to give it a weathered look. It's weird. I catch myself in the mirror and shudder. As I step onto my box, I follow Matt's advice and lower my eyes to hide my blinking. I keep my hands loosely held, so they won't sway or ache. I feel strangely relaxed, yet focused, and I'm keen to be seen.

I don't have to wait long before a child runs up with 20p. I bow and his mum takes a picture. Then a man puts some coins into my bowl, so I blow him a kiss. I begin to feel like a D-list celebrity as families, groups of teenagers and young couples all push to stand next to me and grin for the camera. Some approach uncertainly; a schoolgirl shrieks with surprise when I touch her hair. Before I realise, Matt is telling me that my hour is up.

I'm not normally one to take centre stage, but I felt confident and on a high after all the attention. Ed and Matt say 'statuing' is addictive and I can understand why – the reaction from the public is electrifying. What's more, when I count my takings, I've made over £20, without (hardly) moving a muscle! Now, that really made my day!

Решение 2023-2027.

Решение 2 2023-2027.

1 Посмотрите на картинку. Вы видели «живые статуи» наподобие этой, выступающие на улице? Каково, по вашему мнению, быть живой статуей?

Ответ:

Yes, I have seen living statues performing in the street a few times, usually in big cities during holidays or festivals. It's always amazing how still they can be!

Да, я несколько раз видел живые статуи, выступающие на улице, обычно в больших городах во время праздников или фестивалей. Всегда поразительно, насколько неподвижными они могут быть!

I think life as a living statue would be super hard. You have to stand still for a very long time without moving or even blinking, and that sounds incredibly difficult. The article mentions it can be risky, and some performers get hit, which is scary. But it also seems cool to see people's reactions and get money for your performance. It would be a unique experience, combining art and patience.

Я думаю, что жизнь живой статуи была бы невероятно тяжелой. Нужно очень долго стоять неподвижно, не двигаясь и даже не моргая, и это кажется невероятно сложным. В статье упоминается, что это может быть рискованно, и некоторых исполнителей ударяют, что пугает. Но также кажется здорово видеть реакцию людей и получать деньги за свое выступление. Это был бы уникальный опыт, сочетающий искусство и терпение.