Η πρώτη επαφή με το Robot R2
by Shel Silverstein
(1930 – 1999)
Said the little boy, “Sometimes I drop my spoon.”
Said the old man, “I do that too.”
The little boy whispered, “I wet my pants.”
“I do that too,” laughed the little old man.
Said the little boy, “I often cry.”
The old man nodded, “So do I.”
“But worst of all,” said the boy, “it seems
Grown-ups don’t pay attention to me.”
And he felt the warmth of a wrinkled old hand.
“I know what you mean,” said the little old man.
Είπε το αγοράκι: —Μερικές φορές μου πέφτει το κουτάλι.
Είπε ο γέρος: —Κι εμένα το ίδιο.
Το αγοράκι ψιθύρισε: —Βρέχω το παντελόνι μου.
—Μου συμβαίνει κι εμένα, γέλασε ο γεράκος.
Είπε το αγοράκι: —Συχνά βάζω τα κλάματα.
Ο γέρος έγνεψε καταφατικά: —Κι εγώ…
—Μα το χειρότερο απ’ όλα, είπε το αγόρι, απ’ ό,τι φαίνεται
οι μεγάλοι δεν μου δίνουν σημασία.
Και τότε αισθάνθηκε τη ζεστασιά ενός ρυτιδιασμένου γέρικου χεριού.
—Ξέρω τι εννοείς, είπε ο γεράκος.
repechage αγώνας που δίνει την ευκαιρία σε αποτυχόντες των προηγούμενων γύρων να προκριθούν στην επόμενη φάση
In English, “repechage” refers to a second chance given to competitors who did not initially qualify for the next round of a competition. It is commonly used in sports and competitions where multiple rounds are involved. The term originates from the French word “repêchage,” meaning “fishing out” or “recovering an object from water.”
In practice, a repechage allows competitors who failed to advance directly to the next stage to compete in additional rounds for a place in the next round. This system is often seen in sports like rowing, wrestling, judo, and cycling, where it offers a chance for redemption to those who lost in earlier rounds, usually due to narrow margins or other exceptional circumstances.
1. What does the term “repechage” mean in English?
a. A final round of competition
b. A second chance for competitors
c. A type of sports equipment
d. A scoring system
2. Where does the word “repechage” come from?
a. Latin
b. German
c. French
d. Italian
3. In which of the following sports is repechage commonly used?
a. Basketball
b. Soccer
c. Tennis
d. Judo
4. What is the main purpose of a repechage system?
a. To eliminate more competitors
b. To make competitions longer
c. To give another opportunity to those who didn’t initially qualify
d. To determine the overall winner
5. What does the French word “repêchage” literally mean?
a. Second chance
b. Fishing out
c. Fair play
d. Final round
Answer Key
approach πλησιάζω, προσεγγίζω· προσέγγιση
rapprochement επαναπροσέγγιση και αποκατάσταση σχέσεων, ειδ. μεταξύ κρατών
“Rapprochement” is a word used to describe the process by which two countries or groups that haven’t been getting along decide to become friendly again. For example, imagine two countries that were once enemies and didn’t talk to each other. After some time, they start to talk and work together to solve common problems. This process of becoming friends again is called a rapprochement. It’s like building a bridge between two sides that were far apart. In history, rapprochements have helped create peace and cooperation between countries. It’s an important word because it shows how groups of people or countries can come together and solve their differences. So, when you hear about countries making peace, you can say they are having a rapprochement!
1. What does the word “rapprochement” mean?
a. When two countries go to war
b. When two groups or countries become friendly again after not getting along
c. When a country decides to close its borders
d. When two countries sign a trade agreement
2. In the context of rapprochement, what does “building a bridge” refer to?
a. Constructing a physical bridge between two countries
b. Creating a connection between two sides that were separated
c. Building a wall to separate two groups
d. Designing a new form of transportation
3. How can rapprochement help countries?
a. By increasing their military power
b. By isolating them from other nations
c. By creating peace and cooperation between them
d. By making them more competitive with each other
4. What is a good example of rapprochement?
a. Two countries stopping all communication
b. A country declaring war on another
c. Two former enemy countries starting to work together
d. Countries competing for resources
5. Why is rapprochement considered important?
a. It helps countries become more powerful
b. It shows how groups can solve their differences
c. It creates more conflict between nations
d. It helps countries become more isolated
6. In history, what has rapprochement helped to create?
a. More wars and conflicts
b. Stronger borders between countries
c. Peace and cooperation between countries
d. Economic competition
7. What process does rapprochement describe?
a. Breaking ties between nations
b. Building weapons
c. Becoming friends again
d. Creating new countries
8. When might you use the word “rapprochement”?
a. When describing a natural disaster
b. When talking about countries making peace
c. When discussing sports competitions
d. When describing the weather
9. What does rapprochement involve for the groups or countries?
a. Ignoring each other completely
b. Fighting more intensely
c. Starting to talk and work together
d. Building bigger armies
10. How is rapprochement like solving a problem?
a. It involves creating more difficulties
b. It requires avoiding the issue
c. It brings people together to find solutions
d. It means giving up on finding an answer
Answer Key
The Phrygian cap is a soft, conical hat with the top pulled forward. Its origins trace back to ancient Phrygia, a region in Asia Minor.
By the 4th century BC (early Hellenistic period), the Phrygian cap was associated with Attis, the consort of Cybele, the cult of which had by then become popular in Greece. At around the same time, the cap appears in depictions of the legendary king Midas and other Phrygians in Greek vase-paintings and sculpture.
The cap became a symbol of freedom and the pursuit of liberty during the Roman era and was later adopted by revolutionaries during the French Revolution, where it came to be known as the “liberty cap.”
A number of national personifications, in particular France’s Marianne, are commonly depicted wearing the Phrygian cap.
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Δευτέρα 15 Ιουλίου 2024
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