Стр.30-31 Unit 1-2 ГДЗ Комарова Ларионова 11 класс

Задача

A Read the introduction below. Then take a moment to think about where you live. What kind of home is it? What is it made of, both externally and internally?

B Now read about different types of houses around the world. For each different type, explain why this kind of house is used.

C Answer the questions.

In your opinion, which house would cost almost nothing to build? Why?
What is remarkable about the interior of the Russian izba?
What crowned the roof of the izba and why?
What is the construction of the mud hut like?
Why is it necessary to have a fence around the Masai homes?
Which feature of the mud construction is the most important and why?
Why does the mud remain the most popular dwelling in Mongolia?

D Match the words in the box to the type(s) of houses they describe. Then use the context to explain the meaning of each word.

carvings, felt, crown, konyok, nomadic, semi-nomadic, cattle, waterproof, stove, fence, bench, red corner

E Your voice Hold a group discussion of an ideal house. Consider the following: climate, risk of natural disaster, location, number of inhabitants, building materials, special features.

Подробный ответ

The mud hut, because it is built from materials found around the village and does not need expensive construction.
The interior is remarkable for its special layout: the stove, the red corner, the family table and benches all have fixed places and reflect traditional life.
The roof was crowned with a carved beam called a konyok, in the shape of a horse’s head, to show that the animal gave its life to the home.
It is a circular building with a frame of wooden poles covered with mud and other natural materials.
The fence protects the village and the cattle from wild animals at night.
The most important feature is that it is easy to build and gives shelter.
Because it is practical, comfortable in different seasons, easy to assemble and move, and suits the nomadic way of life.

Ответ

Word	Type(s) of houses	Meaning
carvings	the Russian izba	decorative patterns cut into wood
felt	the Mongolian ger	thick cloth made from wool
crown	the Mongolian ger	the opening at the top of the roof
konyok	the Russian izba	a carved roof beam in the shape of a horse’s head
nomadic	the Mongolian ger	moving from place to place
semi nomadic	the mud hut	partly moving, not staying in one place all the time
cattle	the mud hut	farm animals, especially cows
waterproof	the mud hut, the Mongolian ger	not letting water pass through
stove	the Russian izba, the Mongolian ger	a device for heating and cooking
fence	the mud hut	a barrier around an area
bench	the Russian izba	a long seat for several people
red corner	the Russian izba	a special corner with icons, table and benches