Номер 3, страница 265 - гдз по английскому языку 11 класс учебник Юхнель, Демченко

3. a) Look through the article in ex. 4a and pay attention to the part where the nationalities are described. Find the character traits you know and compare with your partner.

b) Make a list of the characteristics you don't know and guess whether they have positive or negative meanings.

c) Study the glossary. Check your predictions.

Arrogant ['ærəgənt] someone who is arrogant thinks they are better or more important than other people and behaves in a way that is rude and too confident.

Agreeable [ə'griːəb(ə)l] willing to agree to something.

Ambitious [æm'bɪʃəs] determined to be successful, rich, famous etc.

Anxious ['æŋkʃəs] worried and tense because of possible misfortune, danger.

Assertive [ə'sɜːtɪv] behaving in a confident way in which you are quick to express your opinions and feelings.

Caring ['kɛərɪŋ] kind, helpful, and sympathetic towards other people.

Community-oriented [kə'mjuːnɪtɪ 'ɔːrɪentɪd] mainly concerned with, or directed towards community.

Constructive [kən'strʌktɪv] useful and helpful, or likely to produce good results.

Family-oriented [fæməli 'ɔːrɪentɪd] mainly concerned with, or directed towards family matters.

Honest ['ɒnɪst] someone who is honest always tells the truth and does not cheat or steal.

Impulsive [ɪm'pʌlsɪv] someone who is impulsive tends to do things without thinking about what will happen as a result.

Inventive [ɪn'ventɪv] able to think of new, different, or interesting ideas.

Law-abiding [lɔː ə'baɪdɪŋ] respectful of the law and obeying it.

Materialistic [məˌtɪərɪə'lɪstɪk] concerned only with money and possessions rather than things of the mind such as art, religion, or moral beliefs.

Modest ['mɒdɪst] syn. not proud a modest person does not like to talk about themselves, their achievements, or their abilities, even if they are successful.

Multilingual [mʌltɪ'lɪŋgwəl] able to speak several different languages well.

Open-minded ['əʊpən 'maɪndɪd] willing to consider ideas and opinions that are new or different to your own.

Passive ['pæsɪv] someone who is passive tends to accept things that happen to them or things that people say to them, without taking any action.

Polite [pə'laɪt] having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people.

Practical ['præktɪk(ə)l] 1. sensible and realistic in their approach to a situation or problem; 2. able to make repairs or do things with your hands in a skilful way.

Progressive [prə'gresɪv] supporting new or modern ideas and methods, especially in politics and education.

Respectful [rɪ'spektf(ə)l] feeling or showing respect.

Shallow ['ʃæləʊ] not interested in serious ideas, strong feelings, or other important things.

Straightforward [,streɪt'fɔːwəd] honest about your feelings or opinions and not hiding anything.

Submissive [səb'mɪsɪv] always willing to obey someone and never disagreeing with them, even if they are unkind to you.

Tolerant ['tɒlərənt] willing to accept someone else's beliefs, way of life etc. without criticising them, even if you disagree with them.

3. b) Составьте список незнакомых вам черт характера и предположите, имеют ли они положительное или отрицательное значение.

3. c) Изучите глоссарий. Проверьте свои предположения.

Ответ:

Positive: Agreeable, Caring, Community-oriented, Constructive, Family-oriented, Honest, Inventive, Law-abiding, Modest, Multilingual, Open-minded, Polite, Practical, Respectful, Tolerant.

Negative: Arrogant, Anxious, Materialistic, Shallow, Submissive.

Neutral / Context-dependent: Ambitious, Assertive, Impulsive, Passive, Progressive, Straightforward.

Перевод:

Положительные: Сговорчивый, Заботливый, Общественно-ориентированный, Конструктивный, Семейно-ориентированный, Честный, Изобретательный, Законопослушный, Скромный, Многоязычный, Непредубежденный, Вежливый, Практичный, Уважительный, Терпимый.

Отрицательные: Высокомерный, Тревожный, Меркантильный, Поверхностный, Покорный.

Нейтральные / Зависящие от контекста: Амбициозный, Напористый, Импульсивный, Пассивный, Прогрессивный, Прямолинейный.