Make Your Way 5, Schulbuch mit Audio-CD und CD-ROM

Next you are going to hear Jacqueline’s mother talking about what life was like for her when she was 15. Read the sentences below and tick (  ) the correct answers while you are listening. 6 Language booster: Euphemisms Together with your partner, think of some examples of euphemisms in German and translate them into English. • 7 In English, as in most languages, certain subjects can be difficult to talk about or are considered impolite. Instead of using direct language, people prefer to use “softer” words or euphemisms . 1 She’s a bit unhappy. Her grandmother passed away a few days ago. 2 The soldiers were killed by friendly fire. 3 We had to have our dog put to sleep last week. 4 Unfortunately, collateral damage is part of all wars. 5 Most of the developing nations are in Africa. 6 He’s not going to work today. He’s feeling a bit under the weather. 7 He’s got a bit of free time. He’s between jobs at the moment. 8 We’re going to visit my dad in the correctional facility this afternoon. 9 My teacher says I’m an underachiever. Example: She’s getting on a bit = she’s old Read the sentences and underline the euphemisms. • Replace them with more direct language. Ask your teacher if you need help. 2/18 1 Her first job was as a a journalist. b clerk. c sales assistant. d cashier. 5 She left school at the age of a 15. b 16. c 17. d 18. 4 Her second job was as a/an a secretary. b hairdresser. c nurse. d actress. 3 Mrs Kyme’s relationship with her father was a very close. b fairly close. c fairly distant. d very distant. 6 She has a one child. b two children. c three children. d four children. 2 She was unemployed for a six months. b a year. c a year and a half. d two years. 197 7 Compact unit 7: Now and then Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv