Стр.31-32 Unit 3 ГДЗ Вербицкая Forward 11 класс

Look at the highlighted words and phrases in the texts and match them to the meanings. Then explain them to your partner.

Texts A and B

1. have a negative effect on
2. unavoidable
3. do something beyond normal limits
4. having a powerful effect emotionally
5. improve
6. develop a strong interest in something

Texts C and D

1. short periods of intensive spending
2. addicted to
3. stop doing something that is bad for you
4. important but not easily noticed
5. spend carelessly
6. borrow a lot of money that you will have to pay back

Complete the gaps with some of the highlighted words and phrases from texts A–D.

T018 Listen to four people talking about addictions. Which of the four questions is each person answering?

1. What everyday activity could you get addicted to?
2. When and why do everyday activities sometimes become addictive?
3. How would an addiction to some everyday activity affect your life?
4. What everyday activities could become addictive?

T016 Listen again. Match speakers A–D to statements 1–7.

1. … thinks addiction can have a negative impact on your personality.
2. … feels sorry for people with addictive personalities.
3. … has a relative who went on a trip to get over the death of her husband.
4. … says that people repeat pleasurable activities because the initial feeling doesn’t last.
5. … doesn’t want to admit that he/she has workaholic tendencies.
6. … thinks that personality is one of the most influential factors in addiction.
7. … thinks your social life will suffer if you do too many activities on your own.

In pairs, answer the questions.

• Which of the four addictions in texts A–D do you think is the most difficult to deal with? Why?
• Do you know anyone who’s addicted to an everyday activity? What is it and what effect does it have on his/her life?