Упр.1 Юнит 4 Урок 5 ГДЗ English Кузовлев 10-11 класс
- Which things are these teenagers complaining about? (listening/reading for the main idea)
- going to school
- being young
- joining the army
- having a younger brother
- getting a job
- dealing with parents
- buying transport tickets
- having not enough money
- watching violent films
— Well Ken, if you ask me, there is too much to complain about being young. It can really be hard sometimes, especially when your parents hardly ever leave you alone.
— You’re telling me! I quite like my Mom and Dad, but they’re always ready to criticize me. “Don’t do this! You can’t do that!” It’s often really hard to put up with.
— Oh, it’s really that bad. Frankly, I’m having a big argument with my parents at the moment. I ask them to buy me a motorbike, but they say I can’t ride one. They say, “It’s against the law. Wait till you are 17. You are not an adult yet.”
— Although, sometimes it’s just the opposite. See, I’m 17. And I can join the army, right? But I’m not allowed to see war films, because they say they are too violent.
— That’s really unfair. Actually, when we go on a train or bus, we are adults. I have to pay full price for the ticket.
— I can understand how you feel, Gary. I sure am lucky I can have a part-time job and get some money. My younger brother is only 12. And he can hardly ever afford a new CD.
— Hey, don’t talk about money. I don’t even have enough to cover my daily expenses. I can’t wait till I leave school and get a full-time job.
— Oh, no. That would really come as a shock for my parents, they want me to study further. Honestly, I have to obey them. I remember, when I was 11, I couldn’t even buy a dog without their permission.
— That sounds really bad.
- Ken and Gary are exchanging their complaints about what they are not allowed to do. Which of them has the following complaints? (reading for specific information)
- Parents want Ken to continue his education after finishing school.
- Gary does not have enough money to buy what he wants.
- Parents don’t permit Gary to have a motorbike.
- Parents did not let Ken buy a pet six years ago.
- The law does not allow Ken to see war films.
- Parents always criticize Ken.
- How do the teenagers explain their complaints? What language do they use? (reading for specific information)
Neutral
- I’m sorry, I’m afraid …
- It can really be hard …
- It’s really bad …
- There’s too much to complain about …
- I quite like, but …
- I’m sorry to say this, but …
Formal
- I’m not completely satisfied with …
- I wish to complain about …
- I’m not the person who usually complains, but…
Informal
- I’m sick and tired of …
- I’m fed up with …!
- I can hardly ever …!
- That’s really unfair …!
- It just won’t do!
- I’ve just about had enough (of …)!
- … even …
Ответ
- They are complaining about:
- going to school
- being young
- joining the army
- having a younger brother
- getting a job
- dealing with parents
- buying transport tickets
- having not enough money
- watching violent films
- Parents want Ken to continue his education after finishing school. — Ken
- Gary does not have enough money to buy what he wants. — Gary
- Parents don’t permit Gary to have a motorbike. — Gary
- Parents did not let Ken buy a pet six years ago. — Ken
- The law does not allow Ken to see war films. — Gary
- Parents always criticize Ken. — Ken
Neutral Formal Informal I’m sorry, I’m afraid …
It can really be hard …
It’s really bad …
There’s too much to complain about …
I quite like, but …
I’m sorry to say this, but …I’m not completely satisfied with …
I wish to complain about …
I’m not the person who usually complains, but …I’m sick and tired of …!
I’m fed up with …!
I can hardly ever …!
That’s really unfair …
It just won’t do!
I’ve just about had enough (of …)!
… even …
