Prime Time 5, Coursebook mit Audio-CD

3 Language in use: Composing a formal report by using participle constructions Rewrite what Ron says in the style of a written report. Wherever possible, use participle constructions with present or perfect participles. Also leave out words or phrases which are usually only used in spoken language. Use your exercise book. Start like this: Walking through the park, I noticed … . At first I thought he was asleep, but having … . Ron: “While I was walking through the park, I noticed an old man lying under a tree. Well, at first I thought he was asleep, but after I had looked at himmore closely, I realised he was seriously ill. Of course, I wanted to help, so I called the emergency services on my mobile. Then when I heard the ambulance at the entrance to the park, I ran to meet the paramedics. Those guys – wow! Because they had had the right training, they were able to save the man’s life. I tell you, they made a really big impression on me. Because I admired their amazing skill and knowledge, I decided to become a paramedic myself!” 4 Language in use: Simple or progressive form? Complete this interview with the correct forms of the present tense. Interviewer: We (1 be ) in the television centre, just outside Studio B. Right now I (2 talk ) to 14-year-old Lucy Freeman, and if she (3 seem ) a little nervous, well, she (4 have ) a good reason. Right, Lucy? Lucy: Yes, I (5 wait ) to take part in Junior Mastermind. I (6 think ) I’m crazy! Interviewer: You (7 see ) , viewers, Studio B (8 be ) where every week four young people (9 get ) the chance to appear in the famous quiz. We (10 film ) this interview just before the show (11 start ) . So tell us what (12 go ) through your head now. Lucy: Well, I (13 try ) to think how to control my hands because they (14 shake ) so much. I just (15 hope ) I can control my voice, too. I (16 get ) very nervous now, and when that (17 happen ) , my voice always (18 disappear ) ! Interviewer: Don’t worry. You (19 speak ) just fine. Your voice (20 sound ) quite normal. What about your parents? I (21 expect ) they (22 look ) forward to seeing you in the quiz. Lucy: Yes, they (23 sit ) in the studio audience already. – Oh, someone (24 call ) me now! 59 4 Media-mad Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv