Упр.1 Unit 2 Чтение ГДЗ English Кузовлев 10-11 класс
- Before reading the text, match the words and their definitions in the left column with the Russian equivalents in the right column. Use a dictionary if necessary.
to reveal — to make known
to reduce — to make less
a commandment — a divine (божественный) command
unalterable — in a way that cannot be changed
equal — the same in status
an agreement — a situation in which people have the same opinion
by heart — from memory
essential — necessary, most important - What important decision did the animals make? (reading for the main idea)
The animals had their breakfast, and then Snowball and Napoleon called them together again. “Comrades,” said Snowball, “it is half past six and we have a long day before us. Today we begin the hay harvest (сенокос). But there is another matter that must be done first.” The pigs now revealed that during the past three months they had taught themselves to read and write from an old spelling book
1) to reveal — to make known; to reduce — to make less; a commandment — a divine command; unalterable — in a way that cannot be changed; equal — the same in status; an agreement — a situation in which people have the same opinion; by heart — from memory; essential — necessary, most important.
2) The animals made a decision to live by the Seven Commandments, which would become the law on the farm.
3) The words “No animal shall …” show that the document was law and had to be followed. Here shall expresses obligation in an official rule.
4) I think the principles of Animalism are just at first, because they promise equality, freedom and fair treatment for all animals.
5) The commandments can result in order and discipline, but later they may also lead to control and unfairness if some animals change the rules for their own benefit.
6) No, they do not. The changed commandments show that the original rules were gradually distorted and became unfair.
7) No, I do not think so. In a truly fair society, all members should be equal, and nobody should have more rights than others.
