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
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 an important decision: they decided to write the Seven Commandments on the wall as an unalterable law for all animals on the farm.
3) The words “No animal shall drink alcohol” show that the document was law and had to be followed. The modal verb shall is used here in the meaning of obligation.
4) No, I do not think the principles of Animalism are just, because later they are changed to suit the pigs, and this makes the rules unfair for the other animals.
5) The commandments can result in inequality and injustice on the farm, because the animals may be forced to obey rules that are changed by the pigs for their own benefit.
6) No, they do not justify my suggestions. The changed commandments show that the original rules were gradually distorted, and in the end they became unfair.
7) No, I do not think there can be such a society. If some members are “more equal” than others, then the society is not truly equal and is based on unfairness.
