A 1. In each of the first three paragraphs, Crusoe talks about his ‘hopes’. Explain what his hopes are. 2. How does Crusoe overcome each of the problems he faces? 3. What does Crusoe mean when he says his crop is ‘under threat of ruin’? (line 13)

1. His hopes: Crusoe hopes to survive on the island, find enough food and shelter, and eventually escape or be rescued. He also hopes to make his life safer and more comfortable.
2. He overcomes his problems by using his intelligence and practical skills. He finds and grows food, builds and improves his shelter, makes tools and useful objects, and learns to protect himself from danger. Instead of giving up, he plans carefully and uses the resources available on the island.
3. When Crusoe says that his crop is “under threat of ruin”, he means that something may destroy or seriously damage the plants he has grown. The crop may fail, so he may lose an important source of food.

Ответ: Crusoe hopes to survive and improve his life; he solves problems through careful planning and hard work; “under threat of ruin” means that his crop is in danger of being destroyed.