Номер 2, страница 62, часть 1 - гдз по английскому языку 9 класс учебник Демченко, Юхнель

2. a. Read the problems from the Agony Aunt LiveJournal. Match them with the advice.

Problems

A. Ever since I was little my mother and I haven't got on. She picks on me, she criticises everything about me: my clothes, my voice, my hair, even my eating habits. Once I even heard her telling my father that she didn't love me because I was odd. She's always putting me down in front of others and even asked my best friend why she was friends with me. My father and I get on well, but he won't help me with this matter, and when I start talking about it with my mother, she acts as though I'm making a fuss about nothing. What can I do?

Mel, 16, Surrey

B. I am a 16-year-old girl and I really need someone to help. I am so depressed and miserable all the time. I find myself crying because I feel guilty for having such a nice life while lots of people don't. Every time I turn on the TV, I see people suffering. My friends say I'm too sensitive and shouldn't get upset when I see homeless people on the street or hear stories of animals being mistreated. I know I sound pathetic, but I can't help being this way. Sometimes I wonder what the point of life is, and this makes me even more depressed. I just can't enjoy my life any more.

Linda, Glasgow

C. I'm a 15-year-old boy, and I'm being bullied at school. It isn't the usual bullying though, it's by a lad two years younger than me. It's so embarrassing – he's about ten inches shorter, and he's always punching me in the back and kicking my legs until they bruise. I've never been that strong, and I haven't got any real friends. Sometimes I just feel like hitting him, but I can't do it. What do you think I should do?

Luke from Wolverhampton

D. My problem is that my best friend is stealing from me. Whenever she used to come round, I'd notice things were missing, like a lipstick or a top. Then I noticed things missing from my bag, too. First it was just make-up, but now it's money. She never used to have any money, and now she does. Also, my ring went missing, then two weeks later she was wearing an identical one. I asked her about it, and she said her aunt had given it to her. What do you advise me to do?

Adele fan, 15, Lancaster

Advice

1. It doesn't matter what size or age a bully is. If he's threatening and aggressive, it's no wonder you're scared of him. The trouble is, because he's younger, you feel ashamed about reporting him. But why should you hit back? Having a fight with him isn't going to make you a better person, and not doing so, doesn't mean you're weak – it'll probably make you feel worse. Why don't you start off by talking to a teacher you trust? Try telling your parents, too. And if you want to just talk about it, call Childline. By feeling embarrassed about this lad's size, you're making yourself keep quiet. There is no greater help you can give to a bully than to keep his secret for him. If he is making your life miserable, report him – and keep reporting him until he's stopped. You have every right.

2. Before you do anything you must talk to your friend. After all, if you're sure she's stealing from you, your friendship is in trouble anyway, so you've got nothing to lose. You could accuse her, but she'll probably deny it and be angry at you. You could mention that you've had things stolen, and you're thinking of reporting it to the police. This will either frighten her into admitting she was guilty or scare her into never doing it again. If this doesn't work, then I suggest you stop being friends with her.

3. Most teenage girls have bad times with their mothers. However, I don't think you and your mother have a standard relationship. Being your mother doesn't give her the right to undermine your confidence and make you so unhappy. If there is no change in your mother's behaviour and your father doesn't help, there is nothing you can do except stop listening to her and ignore all the horrible things she says. There are plenty of people who care for you, so it's important that you give your attention to them. It's also essential that you talk to someone about your feelings.

4. There's nothing wrong with caring about people who don't have the same advantages as you. However, you'll be no good to them, if you drive yourself into the ground. Instead of letting all the worries of the world make you miserable and depressed, try to act positively. There are lots of charities around, and most of them need volunteers. You should join one of the charities and do something for people, animals or the world in general. If I were you, I'd join the RSPCA. They are very reliable!

b. Which piece of advice would you follow if you had the same problem?

c. Pay attention to the way advice is given. How many different structures are used? Copy the chart into your exercise book. Add the examples in blue from ex. 2a.

Giving advice

2. a. Прочитайте проблемы из Живого Журнала тётушки-утешительницы. Соотнесите их с советами.

2. b. Какому совету вы бы последовали, если бы у вас была такая же проблема?

2. c. Обратите внимание на то, как даются советы. Сколько различных структур используется? Скопируйте таблицу в свою тетрадь. Добавьте примеры, выделенные синим цветом из упр. 2а.

Ответ:

2. a.

A - 3

B - 4

C - 1

D - 2

2. b.

If I had the problem B, I would follow advice number 4. Trying to help in a practical way, for example, by volunteering, seems like a constructive way to handle feelings of sadness about the world's problems.

2. c.

Перевод:

2. a.

A - 3

B - 4

C - 1

D - 2

2. b.

Если бы у меня была проблема Б, я бы последовал(а) совету номер 4. Попытка помочь на практике, например, в качестве волонтера, кажется конструктивным способом справиться с чувством грусти из-за мировых проблем.

2. c.