Номер 1, страница 90 - гдз по английскому языку 9 класс учебник Вербицкая, Маккинли

Unit 10. Leaders and followers. Reading and vocabulary - номер 1, страница 90.

Условие.

READING AND VOCABULARY

1 Skimming. Quickly read the article and answer the questions.

1 What colours are traditionally important for character description in various cultures?

2 What role does the gemstone metaphor play for understanding Ms Glazov's theory?

3 Is there a type of brain colour that is better than the others?

BRAIN COLOUR CONCEPTS

What Color is Your Brain?

A Fun and Fascinating Approach to Understanding Yourself and Others

Brain Quiz Inside

Have you ever thought that when people want to express a highly positive opinion about someone they value they often use the word 'gem'? A gem means 'a beautiful expensive stone that is used to make jewellery'. So why do people in various cultures use it to describe a person? The answer is universal – we want to stress the idea that a particular person is very special to us, especially in some useful or helpful way. Sheila N. Glazov, an American author of a fascinating approach to understanding how people communicate, is no exception. She suggests using this universal metaphor to help people understand her theory. In a nutshell, Ms Glazov asks people to think of themselves as multifaceted gemstone-quality personalities. She believes that in various situations in life people activate different brain colours that help to display the bright colours of their individuality.

Gemologists are sure that precious gemstones have their own personalities and are valued most for the brilliance of their colour. Psychologists, in their turn, state that colour can greatly influence our life and our behavior: the clothes we wear, the cars we drive, the way we respond to the colour of someone's hair, eyes and skin.

Historically, Ancient Romans and Egyptians saw yellow as the colour of their sun gods. Yellow can represent power and wisdom, thus Yellow Brainers become successful leaders. They choose careers as CEOs, educators, bankers, business managers and administrators.

In various cultures green has traditionally been a symbol of growth, knowledge, memory, and an ability to see into the future. Green Brainers achieve success in innovation and choose careers as accountants, computer professionals, researchers, engineers and lawyers.

In ancient Roman and Greek tradition blue was the colour of Venus, the goddess of love. In the Buddhist tradition, blue produces peace of mind, representing the sky, coolness and water. All these meanings symbolize a Blue Brainer's ability to be creative. They choose careers as artists, social workers, musicians and pet care specialists.

Orange is a mixture of red and yellow that symbolizes excitement, energy and fire. According to Chinese tradition orange represents a powerful energy source. To the Japanese it signifies happiness and love. Orange is believed to boost the appetite and stimulate communication. Orange Brainers choose careers as firefighters, emergency room and nurses and sports professionals.

Are any of the Brain Colours particularly significant? Are any of the colours 'wrong' or harmful for our personality? There is no right or wrong colour. It's just another facet of ourselves. Just like a gemstone, we value others and are attracted to the best features of their personalities.

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Решение.

Решение 2.

1 Какие цвета традиционно важны для описания характера в различных культурах?

Ответ:

Traditionally important colours for character description in various cultures include yellow (representing power and wisdom), green (symbolizing growth, knowledge, and foresight), blue (associated with love, peace of mind, creativity), and orange (symbolizing excitement, energy, happiness, and communication).

Традиционно важные цвета для описания характера в различных культурах включают желтый (представляющий силу и мудрость), зеленый (символизирующий рост, знания и дальновидность), синий (связанный с любовью, душевным покоем, креативностью) и оранжевый (символизирующий волнение, энергию, счастье и общение).

2 Какую роль играет метафора драгоценного камня для понимания теории госпожи Глазов?

Ответ:

The gemstone metaphor plays a role in helping people understand Ms. Glazov's theory by encouraging them to think of themselves as "multifaceted gemstone-quality personalities." It emphasizes that each person is special and unique, with different "brain colours" (personality traits) that are activated in various situations, much like gemstones are valued for their brilliance and distinct properties.

Метафора драгоценного камня играет роль в помощи людям понять теорию госпожи Глазов, побуждая их думать о себе как о "многогранных личностях качества драгоценного камня". Она подчеркивает, что каждый человек особенный и уникальный, с различными "цветами мозга" (чертами характера), которые активируются в разных ситуациях, подобно тому, как драгоценные камни ценятся за их блеск и отличительные свойства.

3 Существует ли какой-либо тип цвета мозга, который лучше других?

Ответ:

No, according to the article, there is no type of brain colour that is better than the others. It states, "There is no right or wrong colour. It’s just another facet of ourselves."

Нет, согласно статье, нет такого типа цвета мозга, который был бы лучше других. В ней говорится: "Нет правильного или неправильного цвета. Это просто еще одна грань нас самих."