Контрольные задания > Young farmer
At the age of four, Gavin Clark knew the names of his neighbour's cows.
When he was ten, he started to sell milk and cheese to other neighbours, and won
prizes at farm shows. Now, at thirteen, he still loves farming and has his own
animals. Presents for Gavin are not a problem-every year he gets another animal
from his parents and brother.
Gavin's father, Steven, works for an international company and travels all
over the world. Gavin often visits exciting places in Europe with his father. But
he is much happier spending each weekend working on his neighbour's farm!
Steven's company wanted him to move to Portugal with the family. Everyone
liked the idea of living in a new country but not Gavin! He said he wouldn't
leave his animals!
In his free time, Gavin plays tennis and football. He goes out with his
friends and enjoys computer games, just like other teenagers. But every morning,
he gets up at half past five to give his animals food and water, before he goes to
school. His parents want him to go to college and get a diploma when he is
sixteen. Let's wait and see," he says, because I will have my own farm by then!"
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated
4) On Saturdays and Sundays, Gavin has a job near his home
5) Gavin didn't agree with his parents about moving to Portugal
6) Gavin is too busy with his animals to have any other hobbies.
7) Gavin's parents get up at the same time as Gavin in the morning
Вопрос:
Young farmer
At the age of four, Gavin Clark knew the names of his neighbour's cows.
When he was ten, he started to sell milk and cheese to other neighbours, and won
prizes at farm shows. Now, at thirteen, he still loves farming and has his own
animals. Presents for Gavin are not a problem-every year he gets another animal
from his parents and brother.
Gavin's father, Steven, works for an international company and travels all
over the world. Gavin often visits exciting places in Europe with his father. But
he is much happier spending each weekend working on his neighbour's farm!
Steven's company wanted him to move to Portugal with the family. Everyone
liked the idea of living in a new country but not Gavin! He said he wouldn't
leave his animals!
In his free time, Gavin plays tennis and football. He goes out with his
friends and enjoys computer games, just like other teenagers. But every morning,
he gets up at half past five to give his animals food and water, before he goes to
school. His parents want him to go to college and get a diploma when he is
sixteen. Let's wait and see," he says, because I will have my own farm by then!"
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated
4) On Saturdays and Sundays, Gavin has a job near his home
5) Gavin didn't agree with his parents about moving to Portugal
6) Gavin is too busy with his animals to have any other hobbies.
7) Gavin's parents get up at the same time as Gavin in the morning
4) On Saturdays and Sundays, Gavin has a job near his home - True (The text states: "he still loves farming and has his own animals. ... every year he gets another animal from his parents and brother." This implies he is actively involved in farm work, which could be considered a 'job' on Saturdays and Sundays, especially given his passion for it.)
5) Gavin didn't agree with his parents about moving to Portugal - True (Explicitly stated: "Steven's company wanted him to move to Portugal with the family. Everyone liked the idea of living in a new country but not Gavin! He said he wouldn't leave his animals!")
6) Gavin is too busy with his animals to have any other hobbies. - False (The text explicitly states: "In his free time, Gavin plays tennis and football. He goes out with his friends and enjoys computer games, just like other teenagers.")
7) Gavin's parents get up at the same time as Gavin in the morning - False (The text says: "But every morning, he gets up at half past five to give his animals food and water, before he goes to school." It does not mention when his parents get up.)
Перевод (RU)
4) По субботам и воскресеньям Гэвин работает недалеко от дома - Верно (В тексте говорится: «он до сих пор любит заниматься фермерством и имеет собственных животных. ... каждый год он получает еще одно животное от своих родителей и брата». Это подразумевает, что он активно участвует в сельскохозяйственных работах по субботам и воскресеньям, что можно считать «работой», особенно учитывая его увлеченность этим делом.)
5) Гэвин не согласился со своими родителями по поводу переезда в Португалию - Верно (Прямо указано: «Компания Стивена хотела, чтобы семья переехала в Португалию. Всем понравилась идея жить в новой стране, но не Гэвину! Он сказал, что не оставит своих животных!»)
6) Гэвин слишком занят своими животными, чтобы иметь другие хобби. - Неверно (В тексте прямо указано: «В свободное время Гэвин играет в теннис и футбол. Он гуляет с друзьями и играет в компьютерные игры, как и другие подростки».)
7) Родители Гэвина встают в то же время, что и Гэвин утром - Неверно (В тексте говорится: «Но каждое утро он встает в половину шестого, чтобы дать животным корм и воду, прежде чем пойти в школу». Не упоминается, во сколько встают его родители.)