Номер 2, страница 68, часть 1 - гдз по английскому языку 7 класс учебник Демченко, Севрюкова

2. a. Read the first part of the most famous British story about Christmas. Who are the main characters? How did they feel on Christmas Eve?

A Christmas carol: Part I

After Charles Dickens

Many Christmases ago, there lived a businessman by the name of Ebenezer Scrooge. Everyone knew Scrooge, but not because he was generous or kind-hearted. He was famous for his greed and selfishness. Scrooge used to work with his friend and business partner Jacob Marley. Marley was a mean man, too. Their hearts were as hard and cold as the gold coins they loved so much. Jacob Marley died seven years ago and now their business belonged1 to Scrooge.

It was Christmas Eve. Old Scrooge sat busy in his dark office. It was very cold outside and in Scrooge's office it was not much warmer. Scrooge frowned as he looked at his assistant, a kind and shy person, named Bob Cratchit.

"Cratchit, have you finished filing those papers yet?" he shouted. "Not yet, Mr Scrooge. I think I could go faster if it was a little warmer in here", said Bob quietly. "I pay you not for your comfort, but for your work! If you don't finish your work today, you must do it tomorrow!" Scrooge's voice was trembling with anger. "But ... Mr Scrooge! Tomorrow is Christmas. I need to be with my family, especially with Tiny Tim. You know he's very ill. Maybe it'll be his last Christmas." "That's very touching, Mr Cratchit", said Scrooge dryly, "but you can't take a day off tomorrow. Be here early in the morning." "I will, Mr Scrooge." Bob Cratchit put on his old thin coat and left the office.

Suddenly, a cheerful person came into the office. It was Scrooge's nephew1. "A merry Christmas, uncle!" Fred said. "Humbug!" said Scrooge. "You don't mean that, I am sure?" his nephew was confused. "I do", said Scrooge. "What's Christmas time to you? You have to pay bills (счета / рахункі) without money! You're a year older but not an hour richer!" Fred, who was a very friendly young man, invited his uncle for Christmas dinner but Scrooge said no and sent him out.

Scrooge rubbed his hands and went back to his work. Suddenly he heard a strange noise. It was coming from the upstairs where he lived. He took a candle and went to his bedroom. Scrooge's face turned white as he saw a ghost. It was Jacob Marley's ghost wearing long heavy chains. "Marley? What are you doing here?" asked Scrooge in horror. "Ebenezer Scrooge! I've come here to warn1 you. Look at my long heavy chains. I have to wear them because I was greedy and selfish. I only cared about business but not about the people around me. You have a chance, Ebenezer. Three spirits2 will visit you at night. They will try to open your heart", said the ghost and disappeared.

b. Ask WH-questions to the answers below.

1. A businessman. 2. For his greed and selfishness. 3. Seven years ago. 4. Because he needed to be with his family on Christmas Day. 5. For Christmas dinner. 6. From the upstairs. 7. A candle. 8. About business, not people.

c. Moving activity "Snowball game".

2 a. Прочитайте первую часть самой известной британской истории о Рождестве. Кто главные герои? Как они себя чувствовали в канун Рождества?

Ответ:

The main characters are Ebenezer Scrooge, his assistant Bob Cratchit, his nephew Fred, and the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley.

On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge felt angry and annoyed; he hated Christmas. Later, he felt frightened. Bob Cratchit was hopeful about the holiday but also sad about his ill son. Fred was cheerful and festive. The ghost of Jacob Marley was serious and regretful.

Перевод:

Главные герои — Эбенезер Скрудж, его помощник Боб Крэтчит, его племянник Фред и призрак его бывшего партнера, Джейкоба Марли.

В канун Рождества Эбенезер Скрудж был зол и раздражен; он ненавидел Рождество. Позже он испугался. Боб Крэтчит с надеждой ждал праздника, но в то же время был опечален из-за своего больного сына. Фред был весел и настроен по-праздничному. Призрак Джейкоба Марли был серьезен и полон сожаления.