Номер 3, страница 210 - гдз по английскому языку 11 класс учебник Юхнель, Демченко

3. a) Read the blog to check your ideas.

If anyone showed this photo to me three years ago and told me I would be one of the people in the photo, I would say they are nuts! I have never had a head for heights and just the thought of lying in a hammock hundreds of meters above the ground would make me pass out. But the truth is that I am one of the people in this photo! It's been three years since I first tried extreme tourism and not only has it been thrilling but I'm also convinced it made me a better as a person, friend and professional.

I've always been keen on travelling and it's always helped me to relieve the stresses of everyday life. But at some point in my life when I was going through a rough patch, I realised I needed to go beyond the beaches and tourist spots. That's when a friend of mine suggested bungee jumping. It was something that helped her get back on track after a tough period in her life and she swore by it. None of the regular things I did to cheer myself up helped, so trying bungee jumping was my last resort. And I agreed. And that was one of the best decisions I've ever made! The jump gave me such a thrill that all of the things I used to worry about just turned into minor problems I was able to fix in a few days.

Apart from bungee jumping I tried paragliding, rafting, snorkelling, extreme hammocking and mountain biking. And here are the reasons I'm going to add more experiences to the list:

1. Facing stressful situations helps you learn how to deal with daily problems at home or at work in the most efficient way.

2. Extreme activities give you a real confidence boost and make you feel almost invincible. As you struggle to survive, such problems as traffic jams, queues, bad weather just pale in comparison with your adventures.

3. Outdoor activities are extremely beneficial to your health. You get much more fresh air than usual, you get a lot of enjoyment working out surrounded by beautiful scenery and it doesn't feel like hard work at all.

4. Studies have shown that people who are more active outdoors get better-stimulated parts of the brain which are responsible for learning and memory. So when you come back home, the benefits you got trying extreme tourism continue long after your experience.

I'm sure there are more advantages of extreme tourism, so let me know in comments if you have tried it and what you think of such activities.

b) Match the underlined words and phrases from the text with their definitions below.

a) to be able to be in a high position without being afraid or feeling uncomfortable;

b) to experience a lot of problems in a short period of time;

c) to be more than or not limited to something;

d) something that you only think of doing or using if all other methods fail;

e) to give someone a sudden feeling of great excitement, pleasure, or fear;

f) to improve or increase something;

g) to seem much less serious or important when compared with someone or something else.

c) Read the comments. Decide which of them share the same point of view with the author of the blog.

AyDeeSea: I was so scared to burst out of my comfort zone, but I did and it was AMAZING!!! The excitement you get out of extreme tourism is just more than your wildest imagination!

Zachary the Quackery: Yeah, you have to bite the bullet to try any of these, but it's totally worth it! It makes you much more confident and ready to achieve anything you want.

EssJee: I don't think the best way out if you're having troubles at the moment is to put your life at risk. Sometimes it's better to go to stamping grounds (favourite place) other than stress out somewhere you won't feel safe.

Rinabob: I can't imagine myself bungee jumping or paragliding as I don't feel comfortable high up above the ground, but what you're saying is so appealing ;-) I think I might try canoeing, let's see where it'll take me!

Chef Steph: That's just not my cup of tea. I'd rather have a relaxing beach holiday, even if it doesn't sound as thrilling as any of your experiences.

Yaroslava-nova: I can't wait for the next week when I'll do my first skydiving jump without an instructor. Even the thought of it gives me the feelings of pleasure and fear at the same time.

ErnestC: I have been struggling with depression and my therapist offered me to try volcano viewing. It seemed absolutely crazy, but other methods didn't work for me and it was my last chance to start feeling better. And it worked! What I saw there tugged at my heartstrings and for the first time in a few years, I felt a spark of enjoyment. I think I'll follow in your footsteps and try other kinds of extreme tourism.

d) Paraphrase the underlined parts in the comments using the vocabulary from ex. 3a.

e) Do you agree with the author of the blog? Use the phrases from ex. 3c to support your ideas.

3. e) Вы согласны с автором блога? Используйте фразы из упр. 3c для поддержки своих идей.

Ответ:

Yes, I agree with the author of the blog that extreme tourism can be a powerful tool for personal growth and overcoming difficulties. As some commenters pointed out, sometimes you have to bite the bullet, but the result is that it makes you much more confident and ready to achieve anything you want. For people going through a tough time, it can even feel like it's their last chance to start feeling better, and just like for the author, it can work wonders. The experience provides an excitement that is more than your wildest imagination.

Перевод:

Да, я согласен с автором блога в том, что экстремальный туризм может быть мощным инструментом для личностного роста и преодоления трудностей. Как отметили некоторые комментаторы, иногда приходится стиснуть зубы, но в результате это делает тебя гораздо увереннее и готовым достичь всего, чего ты хочешь. Для людей, переживающих трудные времена, это может даже показаться их последним шансом почувствовать себя лучше, и, как и для автора, это может творить чудеса. Этот опыт дарит восторг, который превосходит самое смелое воображение.