Стр.14-15 Unit 1 ГДЗ Вербицкая Forward 11 класс
WRITING 1 Look at the photo and discuss the questions. • Which party is in power in Russia? Is it left wing, right wing or centre?
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Приведем выдержку из задания из учебника Вербицкая, Камине Д.Карр, Парсонс 11 класс, Просвещение:
WRITING
1 Look at the photo and discuss the questions.
• Which party is in power in Russia? Is it left wing, right wing or centre?
• Do people in Russia have strong feelings and opinions about politics?
• Does politics play an important role in your family? Can it be a source of arguments? In what way?
2 Read taskLast Weektasks Questiontask. Whattasks the girltasks problem? What advice could you give her?
Your Questions, Your Answers
We received hundreds of letters in reply to last weektasks question, which raised the issue of relationships that are threatened by differences. In this weektasks Your Questions, Your Answers, read and decide for yourselves: Can relationships between opposites really work?
LAST WEEKtaskS QUESTION
My boyfriend of six months is a committed Conservative, and is really excited about the coming election. I was eighteen last year so this is the first time I can vote - and I want to vote Labour. But every time I mention it, he either laughs and says, taskYou cantaskt be serious!task or loses his temper and walks out. He actually
put a Vote Labour - if you dare! sticker on his car yesterday! Itaskm so angry I feel like breaking up, but for some reason Itaskm still crazy about him. What do I do?
Confused Opposite
3 Read Reply 1 and choose the summary (a-c) that best describes the writertasks opinion.
a Conflict in relationships is not common and is easy to resolve.
b taskConfused Oppositetask should think seriously about continuing her relationship.
c It is better to agree with everything your partner says.
REPLY 1
Dear Confused Opposite,
First of all, I really sympathise with you - politics does seem to have this effect on people! At the same time, theretasks the saying taskopposites attracttask. But even though there are some good arguments for this, on the whole, ittasks more than most of us can deal with! While it can be exciting to be with someone whotasks completely different to us, it doesntaskt seem to last very long. The excitement soon turns to conflict. Moreover, the time comes in every relationship when people disagree on an important issue. Presumably, youtaskre scared hetaskll break up with you if you dontaskt agree with him. Unfortunately, there are no easy answers to this. I think the only way to deal with it is to face it. You just have to say what you think and let him do the same. Nevertheless, remember that you dontaskt have to give anyone an explanation about who you vote for - we all have the right to choose. Therefore, there are times when ittasks easier just not to discuss politics. Since this seems to be your problem, perhaps ittasks also your solution? However, if you decide to do this, youtaskre also choosing to hide your feelings and opinions. More importantly, youtaskre not allowing yourself to be the real you. I think ittasks time to ask yourself, taskIs this really the kind of relationship I want to be in?task
A well-wisher
4 Study the highlighted linking words and phrases in Reply 1. Then write them in the correct category in Train Your Brain.
TRAIN YOUR BRAIN
Writing skills
Organising your ideas in a text
• Order your points: first/firstly/1)first of all/to begin with, secondly, finally
• Make a general point: 2) on the whole, generally, generally speaking, in general
• Add or emphasise a point: 3) moreover, in fact, furthermore, in addition, besides
• Introduce a contrasting clause: 4) however, 5) nevertheless, in spite of this
• Join two contrasting clauses: 6) even though, 7) while, although, though, but
• Introduce a result: 8) therefore, as a result, consequently, so
• Give a reason: 9) since, as, because
• Express your attitude/viewpoint: 10) presumably, 11) unfortunately, 12) more importantly, personally, apparently
5 Read Reply 2 and find all the linking words and phrases that are not acceptable. Sometimes both options are correct.
REPLY 2
Dear Confused Opposite,
1) To begin with/Firstly, let me reassure you. Relationships between opposites are extremely common, even political opposites! 2) Personally/Apparently, ittasks the diversity of difference that creates the attraction. 3) In fact/Besides, learning to deal with differences has helped break many taboos in recent years. Western societies are more multicultural and people travel more. 4) Consequently/In spite of this, attitudes have begun to change and become more tolerant. 5) Nevertheless/Though, ittasks also true that a relationship of opposites is never easy! 6) Therefore/Furthermore, you have to ask yourself if you and your Conservative have the ability to make yours work! 7) Even though/Since youtaskre opposites, it can work if you have the ability to compromise. 8) Finally/Presumably, remember that part of what makes your tasksignificant othertask attractive is that they have their own mind and opinions, 9) so/in general see this as a good thing and not a bad thing. Learning to deal with differences is what helps a relationship grow.
Good luck!
Opinionated
6 Read the two replies again and discuss the questions in pairs.
1 Do the writers agree with each other? Explain why/why not.
2 What opinion does each of them have?
3 Do you agree with either of them? Why?/Why not?
7 Join the ideas using the linking words in brackets. You may need two sentences for some answers.
1 I know that opposites have lots of problems / they are much more fun (while)
While I know that opposites have lots of problems, they are much more fun.
2 my parents vote for different parties / they never argue about politics (in spite of this)
3 I knew the Green Party wouldntaskt win / I voted for them (nevertheless)
4 you respect their values / ittasks difficult to disobey your parents (since)
5 you still have the right to choose / society is changing (although)
6 the older generation finds it hard to accept new ideas / it takes time for attitudes to change (generally speaking, so)
7 the Prime Minister wasntaskt very popular / none of his ministers supported him (as, presumably)
8 Read the letter from taskMixed Uptask. Whattasks his problem?
Itaskve been going out with my Brazilian girlfriend, Gloria, for six months, but Itaskm afraid to tell my parents. They want me to go out with someone from my own country. I think theytaskre scared Itaskll get married and live abroad and theytaskll never see me again. What can I do?
Mixed Up
*9 Write a reply to taskMixed Uptask advising him what to do. Use the ideas below and linking words from Train Your Brain.
• talk to your parents / show them you are serious about Gloria
• explain your feelings / ask them to try to accept her
• tell them you understand their opinion / want them to understand yours
• introduce Gloria to your parents / give them the chance to get to know her
*10 Project idea. Find some information about women who made a career in traditionally male jobs. Prepare a presentation or a talk about them.