ГДЗ по английскому языку 11 класс Афанасьева Spotlight Базовый уровень spotlight on russia - 7

### Ответ к разделу ACTIVITY (Spotlight on Russia, стр. 7) #### 1. Answers to the questions (Ответы на вопросы): * **Are you superstitious?** *Generally, I consider myself a rational person, but like many people, I follow some superstitions almost automatically out of habit.* *(В целом я считаю себя рациональным человеком, но, как и многие люди, я соблюдаю некоторые приметы почти автоматически по привычке.)* * **Which superstitions do you believe in?** *I usually knock on wood three times when I do not want to jinx something good. I also avoid giving an even number of flowers on birthdays and never shake hands across a threshold. Additionally, I always "sit for a minute" (посидеть на дорожку) with my family before going on a long journey.* *(Обычно я трижды стучу по дереву, чтобы не сглазить что-то хорошее. Также я не дарю четное количество цветов на день рождения и никогда не здороваюсь через порог. Кроме того, перед дальней дорогой я всегда «сижу на дорожку» вместе с семьей.)* --- #### 2. Article: Superstitions in the United Kingdom (Статья о суевериях другой страны — Великобритании) **Weird and Wonderful: British Superstitions** Just like in Russia, people in the United Kingdom have a rich history of beliefs and folklore. While modern life is driven by science and technology, many Britons still follow traditional superstitions to bring good luck or avoid misfortune. **Black Cats and Ladders** Interestingly, unlike in Russia and many other countries where a black cat is seen as an omen of bad luck, in Britain a black cat crossing your path is traditionally considered very lucky! However, walking under a ladder is strictly avoided, as it is believed to bring bad luck and break the sacred triangle formed by the ladder against a wall. **The Power of Magpies** One of the most famous British superstitions involves magpies. There is an old traditional rhyme that counts the birds: *"One for sorrow, two for mirth, three for a wedding, four for a birth..."* If a person sees a single magpie, they often salute it or say, *"Good morning, Mr. Magpie, how is your wife today?"* to ward off sorrow. **Shoes on the Table and Spilled Salt** British people believe that putting new shoes on a table brings bad luck or even death to the family. If salt is spilled, one must immediately throw a pinch of it over the left shoulder directly into the face of the devil, who is believed to be standing there. **"Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit"** A charming tradition practiced on the first day of each month is saying the word *"Rabbits"* or *"Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit"* as the very first words spoken in the morning. This is believed to guarantee good luck for the rest of the month. In conclusion, superstitions in the UK reflect the country's ancient folklore and culture. Even if people don't fully believe in them, these traditions remain a fun and enduring part of daily life. --- ### Объяснение и полезная лексика Для выполнения подобных творческих заданий на уровне 11 класса важно использовать продвинутую тематическую лексику и логическую структуру статьи (заголовок, введение, основные абзацы с примерами и заключение). #### Полезные фразы по теме «Суеверия» (Superstitions): * **to ward off evil / bad luck** — отгонять зло / неудачу; * **to bring good luck / bad luck** — приносить удачу / неудачу; * **an omen** — знамение, примета; * **to jinx** — сглазить; * **to knock on wood** — постучать по дереву; * **across a threshold / doorway** — через порог / дверной проем; * **an odd number / an even number** — нечетное число / четное число.