Prime Time 5, Coursebook mit Audio-CD

Text: Deportation at breakfast 1 Before you start a) Explain the word “deportation”. b) Then look at the title of the short story. What do you think could happen in the story? 2 Reading Underline the verbs that describe what the narrator of the story does. 16 to lure: If a place lures you inside, then sth. about it is attractive to you. 17 neat: opposite of messy 18 appealing: attractive, inviting 19 immaculately: perfectly, neatly, cleanly 20 mug: (big) coffee cup 21 authorities: the police (or: other official people from the government) 22 to arrest: He was arrested. = He was taken away by the police. The signs on the windows lured 16 me inside. For a dollar I could get two eggs, toast, and potatoes. The place looked better than most – family-run and clean. The signs were hand- lettered and neat 17 . The paper had yellowed some, but the black letters remained bold. A green-and-white awning was over the door, where the name “Clara’s” was written. Inside, the place had an appealing 18 and old-fashioned look. The air smelled fresh and homey, not greasy. The menu was printed on a chalkboard. It was short and clear. It listed the kinds of toast you could choose from. Because I was alone, I sat at the counter, leaving the empty tables free for other customers that might come in. At the time, business was quiet. Only two tables were occupied, and I was alone at the counter. But it was still early – not yet seven-thirty. Behind the counter was a short man with dark black hair, a moustache, and a youthful beard. He was dressed immaculately 19 , all in chef’s whites – pants, shirt, and apron, but no hat. He had a strong accent. The name “Javier” was stitched on his shirt. I ordered coffee, and asked for a minute to choose between the breakfast special for a dollar and the cheese omelette for $1.59. I selected the omelette. The coffee was hot, strong, and fresh. I spread my newspaper on the counter and sipped at the mug 20 as Javier went to the grill to cook my meal. The beaten eggs were spread out on the grill, the bread was inside the toaster, when the authorities 21 came in. They grabbed Javier quickly and without a word, forcing his hands behind his back. He, too, said nothing. He did not resist, and they pushed him out the door and into their waiting car. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 3 Stop and think a) Why do you think Javier gets arrested 22 ? b) How do you think the story continues? 79 6 Strange realities Nur u zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv