Стр.14-15 Unit 1 ГДЗ Вербицкая Forward 11 класс

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 ‘Last Week’s Question’. What’s the girl’s problem? What advice could you give her?
Your Questions, Your Answers
We received hundreds of letters in reply to last week’s question, which raised the issue of relationships that are threatened by differences. In this week’s Your Questions, Your Answers, read and decide for yourselves: Can relationships between opposites really work?
LAST WEEK’S 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, ‘You can’t be serious!’ or loses his temper and walks out. He actually
put a Vote Labour — if you dare! sticker on his car yesterday! I’m so angry I feel like breaking up, but for some reason I’m still crazy about him. What do I do?
Confused Opposite
3 Read Reply 1 and choose the summary (a-c) that best describes the writer’s opinion.
a Conflict in relationships is not common and is easy to resolve.
b ‘Confused Opposite’ 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, there’s the saying ‘opposites attract’. But even though there are some good arguments for this, on the whole, it’s more than most of us can deal with! While it can be exciting to be with someone who’s completely different to us, it doesn’t 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, you’re scared he’ll break up with you if you don’t 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 don’t have to give anyone an explanation about who you vote for — we all have the right to choose. Therefore, there are times when it’s easier just not to discuss politics. Since this seems to be your problem, perhaps it’s also your solution? However, if you decide to do this, you’re also choosing to hide your feelings and opinions. More importantly, you’re not allowing yourself to be the real you. I think it’s time to ask yourself, ‘Is this really the kind of relationship I want to be in?’
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, it’s 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, it’s 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 you’re opposites, it can work if you have the ability to compromise. 8) Finally/Presumably, remember that part of what makes your ‘significant other’ 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 wouldn’t win / I voted for them (nevertheless)
4 you respect their values / it’s 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 wasn’t very popular / none of his ministers supported him (as, presumably)
8 Read the letter from ‘Mixed Up’. What’s his problem?
I’ve been going out with my Brazilian girlfriend, Gloria, for six months, but I’m afraid to tell my parents. They want me to go out with someone from my own country. I think they’re scared I’ll get married and live abroad and they’ll never see me again. What can I do?
Mixed Up
*9 Write a reply to ‘Mixed Up’ 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. *Цитирирование части задания со ссылкой на учебник производится исключительно в учебных целях для лучшего понимания разбора решения задания.

Ответ

3. b — “Confused Opposite” should think seriously about continuing her relationship.

4.

5.

1. Apparently — Personally
2. Besides — In fact
3. In spite of this — Consequently
4. Though — Nevertheless
5. Therefore — Furthermore
6. Furthermore — Therefore
7. Since — Even though
8. Presumably — Finally
9. In general — so

7.

1. While I know that opposites have lots of problems, they are much more fun.
2. My parents vote for different parties; in spite of this, they never argue about politics.
3. I knew the Green Party wouldn’t win; nevertheless, I voted for them.
4. Since you respect their values, it’s difficult to disobey your parents.
5. Although society is changing, you still have the right to choose.
6. Generally speaking, the older generation finds it hard to accept new ideas, so it takes time for attitudes to change.
7. As the Prime Minister wasn’t very popular, presumably none of his ministers supported him.

8. Mixed Up is afraid to tell his parents about his Brazilian girlfriend Gloria because they want him to go out with someone from his own country.

9.

Dear Mixed Up,
I think you should talk to your parents and show them that you are serious about Gloria. Explain your feelings and ask them to try to accept her. At the same time, tell them that you understand their opinion, but you want them to understand yours too. It would also be a good idea to introduce Gloria to your parents and give them the chance to get to know her. If they see how happy you are together, they may change their minds.
Good luck!