2. Young people from different countries expressed their opinions about some aspects of British life. 1) Did the young people have positive or negative opinions about Britain? Complete the sentences with the words from the box in the correct form.

Решение:

Заполним пропуски в предложениях, основываясь на мнениях молодых людей из разных стран.

• «Britain is the birthplace of many things, for example modern music and football, of course. The music ... us a lot. For me, it was Pink Floyd* and the Rolling Stones. I also know that British films and actors often ... among the best at international film festivals.» (Barbara, Poland) - Вероятно, здесь пропущено 'link' (связывает) и 'enormous' (огромное влияние), или 'influence' (влияние). Исходя из контекста, 'influence' для музыки и 'enormous' (как прилагательное, описывающее влияние) или 'link' (как связь) для фильмов. Предпочтительнее 'influence' и 'enormous' для создания более полного смысла.
• «If I wanted to go to study abroad, England would be the only place. In England you can get qualifications that are recognised ... the world.» (Syed, Pakistan) - Здесь пропущено 'throughout' (по всему миру).
• «Actually, I like British food, though it ... high. I also think that its electrical ... are of high quality.» (Sarah, US) - Здесь пропущено 'not rank' (не ранжируется/не сравнивается) и 'goods' (товары), или 'rank' (ранг) и 'goods' (товары). Учитывая, что еда не сравнивается по качеству так, как другие вещи, скорее всего, 'not rank' и 'goods'.
• «I know that Britain is a rich country with a strong ...; it is also a country with a high .... But I think it should care more about old people and do more for poor people and poor countries.» (Yang, China) - Здесь пропущено 'economy' (экономика) и 'rank' (ранг) или 'standard of living' (уровень жизни). Исходя из контекста, 'economy' (экономика) и 'standard of living' (уровень жизни) выглядят логичнее.
• «I've been to London and admired its beautiful sights. Britain has an international ... for its historical sights. However, I wish London were not so expensive and Londoners should be friendlier to foreigners.» (Paula, Mexico) - Здесь пропущено 'rank' (ранг/репутация) и 'influence' (влияние). В контексте исторических достопримечательностей, 'rank' (репутация/значение) или 'influence' (влияние) могут подойти. 'Rank' как уровень значимости, 'influence' как влияние. 'Rank' кажется более подходящим для исторических достопримечательностей.
• «Britain has ... with many countries, though it is an island state. It is a ... of many international organisations. I know that some British companies ... with my country and we often buy their products.» (Norman, Germany) - Здесь пропущено 'trade' (торговля) и 'member' (член).
• «For centuries, Britain has had an ... influence on the world. Some of the greatest inventors have been British and many everyday things were invented by the British.» (Svetlana, Russia) - Здесь пропущено 'enormous' (огромное) или 'great' (великое).

Ответ:

1. Britain is the birthplace of many things, for example modern music and foot-ball, of course. The music has an enormous influence on us. For me, it was Pink Floyd* and the Rolling Stones. I also know that British films and actors often have an enormous influence among the best at international film festivals.

2. If I wanted to go to study abroad, England would be the only place. In England you can get qualifications that are recognised throughout the world.

3. Actually, I like British food, though it does not rank high. I also think that its electrical goods are of high quality.

4. I know that Britain is a rich country with a strong economy; it is also a country with a high standard of living. But I think it should care more about old people and do more for poor people and poor countries.

5. I've been to London and admired its beautiful sights. Britain has an international rank for its historical sights. However, I wish London were not so expensive and Londoners should be friendlier to foreigners.

6. Britain has trade with many countries, though it is an island state. It is a member of many international organisations. I know that some British companies trade with my country and we often buy their products.

7. For centuries, Britain has had an enormous influence on the world. Some of the greatest inventors have been British and many everyday things were invented by the British.