Номер 2, страница 103, часть 2 - гдз по английскому языку 11 класс учебник Демченко, Бушуева

2. a. The title of the story you are going to read is Travelling blind.

This remarkable story takes us into the world of Tony Giles, who travels around the world alone, despite being blind since birth.

Think of the challenges people with limited opportunities face if they decide to go on a trip. How do you think they solve the problems that don't even exist for others? Share your opinions.

b. Match the words to their definitions.

1. Gig; 2. travel bug; 3. to short-change; 4. breakthrough; 5. incense.

a) a performance by a musician or a group of musicians playing modern popular music or jazz, or a performance by a comedian;

b) a very strong enthusiasm for travelling;

c) to give back less than the correct amount of money to smb who has paid for smth with more than the exact price;

d) a substance that produces a pleasant smell when you burn it, used particularly in religious ceremonies;

e) an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem.

c. Look at the phrases and sentences that open passages of the story. Can you predict how the passage will develop?

a) Being blind can break down barriers.

b) Different cities smell differently.

c) My biggest problem is money.

d) My travel breakthrough came when I went to study at a university.

e) I almost always travel on my own.

f) Being blind does mean that I appreciate different things.

g) I got the travel bug.

h) I have to rely on the help of strangers while travelling.

b. Сопоставьте слова с их определениями.

1. Gig (выступление); 2. travel bug (страсть к путешествиям); 3. to short-change (обсчитать); 4. breakthrough (прорыв); 5. incense (ладан, благовоние).

Ответ:

1. - a

2. - b

3. - c

4. - e

5. - d

Перевод:

1. - a

2. - b

3. - c

4. - e

5. - d