Номер 1, страница 62, часть 1 - гдз по английскому языку 11 класс учебник Демченко, Бушуева

1. a. Discuss the questions in pairs or in small groups.

• Are your parents satisfied with their jobs? Why (not)?

• Do any of your relatives or friends regret choosing their careers? Why (not)?

b. Read the article. What do the people regret?

The top five career regrets

30 professionals between the ages of 25 and 55 were asked each what they regretted most about their careers. The group was diverse: from a managing director of a large investment bank to a failing self-employed photographer. Here were the group's top five career regrets:

1. “I wish I hadn’t taken the job for the money.” By far the biggest regret of all came from those who chose well-paid but ultimately dissatisfying careers. Many people called their jobs golden handcuffs.

2. “If only I had chosen the practical job over the one I really wanted.” Of course, as a country, we need more engineers, scientists, and other “hard” science folks. But, at the end of the day, you’ve got to live your life, not the government’s. There are many roads that lead to Rome, you’re probably better off just starting immediately in the area that you love.

3. “I wish I had used my time at school more productively.” Many of the group’s participants wished they had thoughtfully turned their school years into a truly rewarding first job.

4. “I wish I had got a degree (high school or college).” Though some participants were well-known and well-respected at their job, they regretted not getting their degree. Having a degree makes you feel secure and gives more chances to be promoted.

5. “If only I had the confidence to start my own business.” A recent study found that 70% of workers wished their current job would help them with starting a business in the future.

c. Read the sentences with the phrases in bold and complete the rule.

Grammar

1. We use “I wish (If only) + V₂” to express ...

2. We use “I wish (If only) + had + V₃” to express ...

3. We use “I wish (If only) + would / could + V₁” to express ...

Note: Never say I wish I would, He wishes he would.

Instead, say I wish I could, He wishes he could.

a) an impossible wish for a future change; b) regrets about the present; c) regrets about the past.

Прочитайте предложения с выделенными жирным шрифтом фразами и дополните правило.

Ответ:

1. We use “I wish (If only) + V²” to express b) regrets about the present.

2. We use “I wish (If only) + had + V³” to express c) regrets about the past.

3. We use “I wish (If only) + would / could + V¹” to express a) an impossible wish for a future change.

Перевод:

1. Мы используем «I wish (If only) + V²» для выражения b) сожалений о настоящем.

2. Мы используем «I wish (If only) + had + V³» для выражения c) сожалений о прошлом.

3. Мы используем «I wish (If only) + would / could + V¹» для выражения a) невозможного желания будущего изменения.