Question

Сделайте пожалуйста краткий пересказ одного из текстов a) Today in the United States, mass media never shows old people as weak or helpless Old people in the US are called "senior citizens". In this way, Americans show respect for the long life people have lived. It is an honour to be a citizen of a great country, and the word "senior" means "high in rank and status". Senior citizens are called the "generation at the top". The age of retirement is sometimes called the "golden age". Old people are as different as young people in their talents, skills and abilities. Nowadays, after people retire, they remain active. They often work and they help their children and grandchildren. They travel and do sport. They can give young people good advice and tell them exciting stories. b) Another group hurt by stereotypes are people with disabilities. Many cannot do certain things, including seeing, hearing or walking. But these people have other abilities and talents. Johann Sebastian Bach, Albert Einstein and Agatha Christie were all people with disabilities. But they could still do great things. In the US, people are taught to avoid words that may hurt people with disabilities. Here is some advice you might hear in the United States. First, use words that focus on the person's individuality, not his / her disability. Instead of "the disabled", say "people with disabilities". Don't say "the deaf", say "people who are deaf". Second, never use words that show pity or fear of people with disabilities, and never use the word "normal" in contrast. Never use the words "victim" or "sufferer" to name a person who has a disability or disease. For example instead of saying "a victim of AIDS" or "an AIDS sufferer", say "a person with AIDS" c) In the US, you have to be very careful about the words you use to speak about minorities (ethnic groups). You will be accused of discrimination if you show disrespect toward different groups. Making ethnic jokes is very hurtful to people and shows politically incorrect behaviour. You will be accused of racism if you use the improper term for people who have black skin. The US no longer uses the word "Negro" like in the old days. The term "Negro* does not refer to a person's country of origin so it is not politically correct. Most black people in the US now prefer the term "African American".

Answer 1

1 Today in the United States, mass media never shows old people as weak or helpless.
2 The age of retirement is called the "golden age".
3 Nowadays pensioners remain active.
4 They often work and they help their children and grandchildren.
5They travel and do sport. 
6 They can give young people good advice.
7 Old people in the US are called "senior citizens". 
8 In this way Americans show respect for old people.

1 Cегодня в Соединенных Штатах средства массовой информации никогда не показывают пожилых людей слабыми или беспомощными.
2 Возраст выхода на пенсию называют "золотым возрастом".
3 В настоящее время пенсионеры остаются активными. 
4 Они часто работают и помогают своим детям и внукам. 
5 Они путешествуют и занимаются спортом. 
6 Они могут дать молодым людям добрый совет.
7 Пожилых людей в США называют "Старшее поколение". 
8 Таким образом, американцы проявляют уважение к пожилым людям.

Answer 2

a) The mass media in the United States portrays old people differently than in the past. They are no longer shown as weak or helpless, but rather as "senior citizens," which reflects respect for their long life and experience. Being a senior citizen is considered an honor, as the term "senior" signifies a high rank and status. This generation is often referred to as the "generation at the top." After retirement, many old people remain active by working, helping their families, traveling, and participating in sports. They possess diverse talents, skills, and abilities and can offer valuable advice and exciting stories to younger generations.

b) People with disabilities are often subject to harmful stereotypes, but in reality, they have unique abilities and talents. Examples of accomplished individuals with disabilities include Johann Sebastian Bach, Albert Einstein, and Agatha Christie. In the United States, there is an emphasis on using respectful language when talking about people with disabilities. Instead of using terms like "the disabled" or "the deaf," it is preferred to say "people with disabilities" or "people who are deaf." Words that evoke pity or fear towards people with disabilities, as well as contrasting them as "normal," should be avoided. Terms like "victim" or "sufferer" should not be used to describe someone with a disability or disease. Instead, it is better to say "a person with AIDS" rather than "a victim of AIDS" or "an AIDS sufferer."

c) In the US, it is crucial to be mindful of the language used when referring to ethnic groups to avoid discrimination and disrespectful behavior. Making ethnic jokes is considered hurtful and politically incorrect. The use of improper terms for people with black skin can be seen as racist. The term "Negro" is no longer used in the US, as it does not refer to a person's country of origin and is considered politically incorrect. Instead, the term "African American" is preferred by most black people in the country.