Номер 2, страница 133, часть 2 - гдз по английскому языку 8 класс учебник Демченко, Севрюкова

2. a. Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.

1. Have reading habits changed over the last several centuries? Why? 2. What factors influence reading habits now? 3. Does technology [tek’nplədʒi] have a positive effect on reading habits? Why? 4. Does it have any negative influence? Why?

to influence = to have an influence / effect on

to access = to have / get / give access to smth

b. Read the newspaper article and find answers to the questions in ex. 2a. How close are they to yours?

For thousands of years, only the rich got access to written sources of information. Books were copied by hand and many of them were lost in wars or fires. However, Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press in the 15^th century revolutionised [ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪzd] the way books were made and people’s reading habits changed.

symbol (n.) – to symbolise (v.) (Br.E)

analysis (n.) – to analyse (v.)

summary (n.) – to summarise (v.)

revolution (n.) – to revolutionise (v.)

Today, in the 21^st century, we are experiencing another revolution. Digital technologies are completely changing our reading and learning habits. One of the key things that have changed is the way we get new information. We no longer have to search through dusty library shelves for books to find one piece of information. Now, we can access hundreds of resources [riˈzɔːrsɪz] on almost any subject at the click of a button. The time required just to find resources in a library could be enough to find, examine and critically analyse the same information online!

Even if we go to the library, the way we look for information will be absolutely different from the way used in the past. You can simply reserve the book you want online and pick it up in

person, which saves a lot of time. Some modern libraries try to keep up with the changing world and provide their members with opportunities to get online access to their resources.

Technology also influences education. Modern classrooms are equipped with projectors, computers, and smartboards. Many students think that physical books, pens, and paper are a thing of the past, and instead carry tablets with hundreds of books on them. The textbooks used in class have virtual and audio materials, which improve learning experience.

However, the progress in computers and communication technology also means that we receive more information than we can process [ˈprəʊses] (обработать / апрацаваць). This has negatively influenced our attention span (объеме внимания / аб’ёме увагі) and our ability to analyse the facts we get. The Internet has completely changed the pace (темп / тэмп) at which we read. Children now want to read things faster and get information presented in an easy-to-digest (удобоваримом / лёгкім для розуміння) and fun way, preferably in a video form.

According to some studies, it’s more difficult for people to understand the text reading online than reading a printed page. The author of the book “The shallows: how the Internet is changing the way we think, read and remember”, the American journalist Nicholas G. Carr, believes that the printed book helps to focus our attention, promoting deep and creative thought. In contrast, the Internet encourages people to read a little bit from many different sources. We are becoming more and more skilled at looking through the text to find specific information, but are losing our ability to concentrate and analyse.

Still printed book sales are high. Many people prefer printed books, mostly for reading activities such as reading a book with your child at the bed time.

c. Are the statements true or false? Correct the false ones.

1. For thousands of years before Gutenberg’s printing press, books were not accessible for people. 2. Digital technologies do not have a great influence on people’s lives. 3. Nowadays it is easy to access information on various subjects. 4. Many students believe physical books are outdated. 5. We can’t analyse all the information that we get. 6. Some studies say that we understand information better when we read from the screen. 7. The Internet has had a positive influence on our ability to concentrate. 8. Printed books are not as popular as before.

2. a.

1. Изменились ли привычки чтения за последние несколько веков? Почему?

Ответ: Yes, reading habits have changed. First, Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the 15th century revolutionised how books were made. Today, in the 21st century, digital technologies are completely changing our reading and learning habits.

Перевод: Да, привычки чтения изменились. Сначала изобретение Гутенбергом печатного станка в 15 веке произвело революцию в книгопечатании. Сегодня, в 21 веке, цифровые технологии полностью меняют наши привычки в чтении и обучении.

2. Какие факторы влияют на привычки чтения сейчас?

Ответ: Digital technologies and the Internet are the main factors that influence reading habits now, affecting how we get information, learn, and process what we read.

Перевод: Цифровые технологии и Интернет являются основными факторами, которые влияют на привычки чтения сейчас, воздействуя на то, как мы получаем информацию, учимся и обрабатываем прочитанное.

3. Оказывают ли технологии положительное влияние на привычки чтения? Почему?

Ответ: Yes, technology has a positive effect. We can access hundreds of resources online instantly, saving a lot of time. Modern classrooms use technology like tablets and smartboards with virtual and audio materials, which improves the learning experience.

Перевод: Да, технологии оказывают положительное влияние. Мы можем мгновенно получить доступ к сотням ресурсов онлайн, что экономит много времени. Современные классы используют технологии, такие как планшеты и интерактивные доски с виртуальными и аудиоматериалами, что улучшает процесс обучения.

4. Оказывают ли они какое-либо негативное влияние? Почему?

Ответ: Yes, technology also has a negative influence. Receiving more information than we can process has negatively influenced our attention span and ability to analyse facts. The Internet encourages reading small bits from many sources, so we are losing our ability to concentrate and analyse deeply.

Перевод: Да, технологии также оказывают негативное влияние. Получение большего количества информации, чем мы можем обработать, негативно сказалось на нашей концентрации внимания и способности анализировать факты. Интернет поощряет чтение небольших фрагментов из множества источников, поэтому мы теряем способность концентрироваться и анализировать глубоко.

c.

1. В течение тысяч лет до изобретения печатного станка Гутенберга книги не были доступны людям.

Ответ: True.

Перевод: Верно.

2. Цифровые технологии не оказывают большого влияния на жизнь людей.

Ответ: False. Digital technologies are completely changing our reading and learning habits.

Перевод: Неверно. Цифровые технологии полностью меняют наши привычки чтения и обучения.

3. В наши дни легко получить доступ к информации по различным темам.

Ответ: True.

Перевод: Верно.

4. Многие студенты считают, что бумажные книги устарели.

Ответ: True.

Перевод: Верно.

5. Мы не можем проанализировать всю информацию, которую получаем.

Ответ: True.

Перевод: Верно.

6. Некоторые исследования говорят, что мы лучше понимаем информацию, когда читаем с экрана.

Ответ: False. According to some studies, it's more difficult for people to understand the text reading online than reading a printed page.

Перевод: Неверно. Согласно некоторым исследованиям, людям сложнее понимать текст, читая онлайн, чем читая с печатной страницы.

7. Интернет оказал положительное влияние на нашу способность концентрироваться.

Ответ: False. The Internet has negatively influenced our attention span and our ability to concentrate.

Перевод: Неверно. Интернет негативно повлиял на нашу концентрацию внимания и нашу способность концентрироваться.

8. Печатные книги не так популярны, как раньше.

Ответ: False. Still printed book sales are high.

Перевод: Неверно. Продажи печатных книг по-прежнему высоки.