Prime Time 8, Speaking, Maturatraining

Topic 10 Tradition and change Tasks Individual long turn: Getting around • Compare and contrast the two pictures. • Discuss how our lifestyle has changed over the last century. • Analyse the consequences of our modern lifestyle. Paired activity: Out with the old, in with the new? In the centre of your town, an old building is to make way for a new office block. At your school, you have decided to take part in the discussion. You and your partner have been given the task of producing a poster that outlines the main aspects of such a move. You talk about organising your presentation. Discuss the following aspects: • style and taste • functionality • cost • effect on the neighbourhood • alternative options Decide what to put on the poster in order to highlight the problems related to this plan. 1 2 22 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv