Номер 4, страница 49, часть 1 - гдз по английскому языку 11 класс учебник Демченко, Бушуева

4. a. 📁 🎧 Listen to a flight attendant talking about her job. Is she happy about her job?

b. 📁 🎧 Listen again. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a flight attendant?

c. Read the woman’s story and find linking words and phrases in it.

My friends and acquaintances ask what it’s really like to be a flight attendant. Well, I’ve decided to make this video and tell you about the benefits and setbacks of this profession.

The first advantage is obvious: you fly anywhere for free. This is just a perk that allows you to fly for free for being an employee. That’s an incredible perk. It’s also a great chance to see the world and visit friends. Moreover, it’s one of the most culturally diverse jobs. You can meet and befriend other flight attendants of every nationality. I’ve learnt so much about other countries and cultures because I get to spend time with some really interesting people. Besides, I’ve had some really fascinating and delightful passengers. It’s never boring. Sometimes the tasks can become monotonous, but you’re never flying with the same people, you’re going to different places, there’s never a typical day. You can even meet celebrities. Doesn’t all of that sound awesome? In addition to all the great benefits listed above, flight attendants also earn a great salary. However, it takes some time and experience before you are one of the higher paid flight attendants.

On the other hand, I cannot only present it with rose-coloured glasses. It can be really, really hard. It’s important to know both sides of the coin. One of the disadvantages of being a flight attendant is that you have to say goodbye to holidays (for a while at least). Spending Christmas in a hotel by yourself is never going to be easy. Last year I was in Oregon for Thanksgiving, California for Christmas, and Florida for New Year’s.

Another unpleasant thing is that your plans will always change. Your day and schedule will change with the weather.

I still hear horror stories from a couple of winters ago when people got stuck in New York for days because of the snow storms.

What is more, you miss a lot of what happens at home. I’ve missed so many birthdays, so many parties. I’ve missed visits from my relatives and friends because I’ve had to work.

This job is sometimes stressful as people can be mean. As flight attendants, we’re sometimes the only face of the airline people get to interact with. This can be great, but it can also be tough. I’ve had passengers yell at me, throw their bags down in a tantrum, and make people cry.

Of course, this is barely scratching the surface – but I hope it gives you a better idea of what it’s like. I think it always sounds like a fun and glamorous job, and it is often rewarding – but it can be equally challenging.

d. Would you like to be a flight attendant? Why (not)?

4. a. Послушайте рассказ стюардессы о своей работе. Довольна ли она своей работой?

Ответ: Yes, she seems to be happy with her job overall. While she acknowledges it can be "really hard" and "challenging," she also describes it as "fun," "glamorous," and "often rewarding."

Перевод: Да, в целом она кажется довольной своей работой. Хотя она признает, что работа может быть «очень тяжелой» и «сложной», она также описывает ее как «веселую», «гламурную» и «часто приносящую удовлетворение».

4. b. Послушайте еще раз. Каковы преимущества и недостатки работы стюардессой?

Ответ: Advantages: You can fly for free, see the world, meet people from different cultures, it's never boring, and the salary can be great with experience. Disadvantages: It can be very hard, you have to miss holidays and family events, your schedule is unpredictable and changes with the weather, and the job can be stressful due to difficult passengers.

Перевод: Преимущества: Вы можете летать бесплатно, видеть мир, знакомиться с людьми из разных культур, работа никогда не бывает скучной, и с опытом зарплата может быть отличной. Недостатки: Работа может быть очень тяжелой, приходится пропускать праздники и семейные события, ваше расписание непредсказуемо и меняется в зависимости от погоды, а работа может быть стрессовой из-за трудных пассажиров.

4. c. Прочитайте историю женщины и найдите в ней связующие слова и фразы.

Ответ: Well, Moreover, because, Besides, Sometimes... but, even, In addition to, However, On the other hand, Another unpleasant thing is that, What is more, As, Of course... but.

Перевод: Well (Что ж), Moreover (Более того), because (потому что), Besides (Кроме того), Sometimes... but (Иногда... но), even (даже), In addition to (В дополнение к), However (Однако), On the other hand (С другой стороны), Another unpleasant thing is that (Еще одна неприятная вещь заключается в том, что), What is more (Более того), As (Поскольку), Of course... but (Конечно... но).

4. d. Хотели бы вы стать стюардессой/бортпроводником? Почему (нет)?

Ответ: No, I would not like to be a flight attendant. Although the benefit of traveling the world is very attractive, the unpredictable schedule, missing important family events, and the stress of dealing with difficult people would be too challenging for me. I prefer a more stable and predictable lifestyle.

Перевод: Нет, я бы не хотел(а) быть бортпроводником. Хотя преимущество путешествий по миру очень привлекательно, непредсказуемый график, пропуск важных семейных событий и стресс от общения с трудными людьми были бы для меня слишком сложными. Я предпочитаю более стабильный и предсказуемый образ жизни.