Номер 2, страница 21 - гдз по английскому языку 10 класс учебник Юхнель, Наумова

2. a) Look through two descriptions of rooms. Which of them was written by a boy, which – by a girl? Why do you think so?

My Room, My Haven

Over the years I have bought and collected all sorts of silly items to decorate my room. There are posters as tall as you stand, several black lights, and a bumping stereo that all give my room its unique style. Although my room is very small, it easily holds all the stuff I need to relax and feel right at home. The black lights add a lot of character to the room. A light blue lava lamp is the only light that remains on while I sleep.

A small variety of posters that represent my interests fill every wall. These pictures were collected over time from magazines, and some were given to me by my friends. One can easily tell what type of music I listen to by looking at the posters on my walls. Such artists as Matt Bellamy from Muse, the whole crew of Coldplay, and an almost life size picture of Jared Leto from 30 seconds to Mars, all give the room a nice touch of style. You can see a few pictures of cars on the walls. Although my favourite car is not shown, several cars that I find appealing are displayed.

I must mention my computer. I do lots of things on it: surf the Internet, chat with my mates and listen to music. With its four separate speakers it provides perfect surround sound. The system sounds great at volume. Yet I rarely use it to anywhere near its potential. There are several cacti on my computer desk. My friends keep giving them to me because they say I'm like a cactus myself: not very friendly outside, but full of nice surprises.

My room is my haven. I have everything I could need in it. Many have complimented me on my lighting effects and on my choice of posters. I look forward to the day when I move into my own house. There, my room will be more than twice as large as it is now. Who knows what I'll do then...

My Bedroom

I live by the motto: ‘My bedroom is my castle’. My bedroom is a place where I can relax and be comfortable and I think that is why it is important to me. I have a double bed with four pillows and my favourite comforter. It is a Little Mermaid comforter, I know it is childish but it is soft and warm. And of course my Slumbers Teddy Bear sits on my bed and keeps me company. A lot of times I just lie down and close my eyes and daydream about places I’d like to see or think about things that make me happy.

Another reason why my room is so dear to my heart is that I can go there when I want to be on my own. I can just shut my door and tell everyone in my household not to bother me. Whenever I’m stressed out with school, I like to go into my room and just be myself. When I’m there, I know everything is going to be all right. It may be hard to have some privacy if you share a room.

Also my room holds most of my personal belongings, which have sentimental value and I do not want anyone else to touch them.

My bedroom is kind of cluttered, but that is the way I like it and I don’t care what anyone says. As you first come into my room, to the right is my dresser. It is full of things like perfume, jewellery, hair ties and other things that come out of my pockets at the end of the day. Diagonally across from my dresser is my curio cabinet. In it there is my collection of porcelain dolls, which are my most treasured items. Next to my bed which is in the middle of the room is my computer and my entertainment centre.

I’m sort of a pack rat. I think everything is worth keeping so I do keep everything from old clothes to my childhood stuffed animals which are all neatly sitting on my chest in my room. My chest is filled with things I may need in the future like albums, old picture frames and other little things. These things mean a lot to me because a lot of these objects belonged to my late grandmother and I am honoured to own them.

My bedroom is always there for me.

b) Read the descriptions carefully. Answer the following questions together with your partner.

1. What do the boy’s and the girl’s rooms have in common?

2. What makes them different?

2. a) Посмотрите на два описания комнат. Какое из них было написано мальчиком, а какое — девочкой? Почему вы так думаете?

b) Внимательно прочитайте описания. Ответьте на следующие вопросы вместе с вашим партнером.

1. Что общего в комнатах мальчика и девочки?

2. Что их отличает?

Ответ:

2. a) The first text, My Room, My Haven, was written by a boy. This is suggested by the posters of rock bands (Muse, 30 Seconds to Mars) and cars, a "bumping stereo," and the comparison of himself to a cactus. The second text, My Bedroom, was written by a girl. This is indicated by the "Little Mermaid comforter," a teddy bear, a dresser with perfume and jewellery, a collection of porcelain dolls, and sentimental items from her grandmother.

b) 1. Both rooms are described as personal sanctuaries ("my haven," "my castle") where the owners can relax and be themselves. Both value their privacy. Both have a computer for entertainment. Both rooms are somewhat cluttered, which the owners like. Both contain personal items that have sentimental value.

2. The main difference is in the decorations and the types of personal items, which reflect different interests. The boy's room is decorated with posters of bands and cars and features a powerful stereo system. The girl's room is focused on comfort and sentimentality, featuring a themed comforter, a teddy bear, porcelain dolls, and keepsakes from her grandmother.

Перевод:

2. a) Первый текст, «Моя комната, мое убежище», написан мальчиком. На это указывают постеры рок-групп (Muse, 30 Seconds to Mars) и машин, «мощная стереосистема» и сравнение себя с кактусом. Второй текст, «Моя спальня», написан девочкой. На это указывают «одеяло с Русалочкой», плюшевый мишка, комод с духами и украшениями, коллекция фарфоровых кукол и сентиментальные вещи от ее бабушки.

b) 1. Обе комнаты описываются как личные убежища («моё убежище», «мой замок»), где их владельцы могут расслабиться и быть собой. Оба ценят уединение. У обоих есть компьютер для развлечений. Обе комнаты несколько загромождены, что нравится их владельцам. В обеих комнатах есть личные вещи, имеющие сентиментальную ценность.

2. Основное различие заключается в декоре и типах личных вещей, которые отражают разные интересы. Комната мальчика украшена постерами групп и машин, и в ней есть мощная стереосистема. Комната девочки сосредоточена на уюте и сентиментальности, в ней есть тематическое одеяло, плюшевый мишка, фарфоровые куклы и памятные вещи от бабушки.