Номер 2, страница 47, часть 2 - гдз по английскому языку 9 класс учебник Демченко, Юхнель

2. a. Work in pairs. Make a list of things you need to consider before you take up a new hobby.

b. Did you have your personality quiz and choose your hobby.

What's your hobby personality? With so many hobbies to choose from, how do you figure out which of them is likely to be right for you? Start with this quiz. It will help you identify your hobby personality.

1. A thrilling (fantastic) holiday would be ...
a) hiking in the Alps;
b) a bus tour around Europe;
c) watching the grass grow in my backyard.

2. The last time you used a paintbrush was ...
a) to create a replica of Mona Lisa on my room wall;
b) to paint a garage door;
c) in the fourth grade Art lessons.

3. How handy are you?
a) I built a multi-level box for my woodworking tools.
b) I guess I can put together an Ikea chair.
c) I can change a light bulb.

4. How selfish are you?
a) I help people around when I have a chance.
b) I'd give away my week's pocket money, if my friend were in need.
c) I have to share with my siblings (= brothers or sisters).

5. Name one of the Belarusian sport heroes.
a) It's hard to choose, maybe Anna Guskova.
b) I don't remember the names, but I know Minsk hosted the 2^nd European Games in 2019.
c) I'm more interested in the heroes of Warcraft.

6. Would your friends and family describe you as independent?
a) Absolutely – they joke that I can entertain myself with a ball of string.
b) Yes, but I like a balance between “me time” and social life.
c) Are you kidding? If it were up to me, I wouldn't go to the mailbox without company.

7. What best describes your attention to detail?
a) I have built a life-size model of my hometown with matches.
b) I can put together a jigsaw puzzle.
c) My shoelaces always come undone.

8. Describe the role of music in your life.
a) In my leisure time, I compose operettas.
b) I can sing “Jingle bells”.
c) I can turn on the stereo.

9. Your idea of a good place for a walk is ...
a) the countryside road to nowhere;
b) the beach front in the Caribbean;
c) from the front door to the neighbour's.

10. An excellent way to spend a sunny spring day would be:
a) a morning jog through the woods, picnic lunch, afternoon at the ballpark, watching the sunset on the beach;
b) getting out in the park for an hour or two;
c) watching Star Trek reruns at last.

11. Which best describes how attentive you are?
a) I enjoy the “hold” music my phone company plays.
b) I skip to the last page of the book to see how it ends.
c) I've already moved to the next question.

12. My idea of a fun Friday night would be ...
a) hosting a party – the more, the merrier;
b) chatting with one or two of my closest friends;
c) curling up with a good book and a cup of tea.

13. Describe your most recent form of exercise.
a) I went jogging this morning.
b) A game of bowling this weekend.
c) Does putting on socks count?

14. Are you a techie ['teki]?
a) I put together my computer.
b) I've got some gadgets I know how to use them.
c) I can successfully check the money balance on my phone.

15. How good are you at creative writing?
a) I've got my short story published in a teen magazine.
b) I scrap in my diary from time to time.
c) I prefer reading.

c. Every time you answered a) in the quiz, circle the corresponding trait on the list below. Put the traits together, and you have your hobby personality. Enjoy!

1 – adventurous; 2 – artistic; 3 – skilful; 4 – generous; 5 – history-loving; 6 – independent; 7 – thorough [ˈθʌrə]; 8 – musical; 9 – nature-loving; 10 – outdoorsy [ˌaʊtˈdɔrzi]; 11 – patient; 12 – social; 13 – sporty; 14 – technical [ˈteknɪk(ə)l]; 15 – creative.

d. Match your results to the profiles below. If two or more of your personal qualities are represented, there's a good chance you'll enjoy that particular pastime.

Are you artistic, skilful, and thorough? You might like scrapbooking, model ships, drawing comics or bonsai.
Are you adventurous, sporty, and technical? You might like white-water rafting, diving, paintball, action photography or carting.
Are you generous, history-loving, and social? You might like tutoring, medieval fights, guided tours or volunteering.
Are you independent, nature-loving, and outdoorsy? You might like bird-watching, mushroom-hunting, nature photography or fishing.
Are you musical, patient, and creative? You might like beatboxing, dance classes, guitar or poetry.

e. Do you agree with the questionnaire results? Why (not)?

e. Вы согласны с результатами анкеты? Почему (нет)?

Ответ:

Yes, I agree with the questionnaire results. Based on my answers, the test identified several traits, including artistic, skilful, thorough, adventurous, sporty, and technical. The corresponding hobby suggestions, such as model building, drawing, and action photography, accurately reflect my interests. The questionnaire did a good job of pinpointing activities that combine creativity with a hands-on, active approach, which I enjoy.

Перевод:

Да, я согласен с результатами анкеты. Основываясь на моих ответах, тест выявил несколько черт, включая артистичность, умелость, дотошность, авантюризм, спортивность и техническую подкованность. Соответствующие предложения по хобби, такие как создание моделей, рисование и экшн-фотография, точно отражают мои интересы. Анкета хорошо справилась с определением занятий, которые сочетают в себе креативность с практическим, активным подходом, что мне нравится.