Стр.34-35 Модуль 2 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 8 класс

2e The good old days

Vocabulary & Reading

1

a) In one minute, write as many words as possible under the headings in your notebooks.

Home

Rooms — Living room

Furniture — Sofa

Appliances — Cooker

b) Look at the picture. What does it tell us about life in the 1950s?

c) Think of the kitchen in your house. Compare it with the one in the picture.

Read the title and the introduction of the text. What do you think Joanne Massey’s life is like? Listen to and read the text to find out.

Check these words: rule, long, time warp, era, values, cherish, time capsule, retro decor, second-hand, vintage, authentic, lipstick, tight, convention, trilby hat, bland, make do, mend, throwaway fashion, pension, distressing, admit, conveniences, out of sight, spoil, in retreat from, violence, greed, materialism, shudder.

Read the text again and for questions 1–5 choose the best answer (A, B, C or D). Compare with your partner.

1. In the first paragraph, we learn that

   • A Joanne lives as cheaply as she can.
   • B Joanne was born in the 1950s.
   • C Joanne doesn’t like modern technology.
   • D Joanne’s husband shares her love of the 50s.

2. One thing Joanne admires about people in the 50s is that they

   • A always dressed well.
   • B were always cheerful.
   • C didn’t waste things.
   • D didn’t worry about their appearance.

3. She tries to copy the 1950s spirit by

   • A baking every day.
   • B helping others.
   • C repairing and reusing things.
   • D living life at a slower pace.

4. Regarding modern technology, Joanne

   • A refuses to use it.
   • B only uses it when it’s necessary for her work.
   • C is getting used to it.
   • D uses it, but doesn’t want it to be seen.

5. The quote from Joanne in the final paragraph expresses her belief that

   • A the world was a better place in the 50s.
   • B people were happier in the 50s.
   • C there is nothing good about the 21st century.
   • D more people should live as she does.

a) Complete with: bright, TVs, fashion, conveniences, music, career, back, warp, values, appliances, stylish, tips. Use the phrases to make sentences based on the text.

b) Match the words in bold in the text to their meaning.

desire to have more of sth than you need; a hat made of felt; advice; hidden; moral principles; adores; took care of; money for retired people from the state; dull; large meeting; energy; antique; disposable; upsetting; confesses; running away from; useful equipment; shake in disgust; culture of valuing shopping and goods.

Speaking & writing

Read the text again and complete the web diagram about Joanne Massey’s life in your notebook. Then, use your notes to describe Joanne’s life to your partner.

Think! What kind of person do you think Joanne is? Tell the class. Give reasons from the text.

Think! Compare your lifestyle to Joanne’s. In three minutes write a few sentences on the topic. Read them to your partner or to the class.