Prime Time 2, Coursebook

Pocket money Listening: More pocket money a) Listen to the dialogue. Priscilla: Dad! Can I talk to you for a minute? Dad: Yes, sure. What is it? Priscilla: Well … today is my twelfth birthday … and I’m one year older now … I need more pocket money. Dad: More pocket money? But you already gеt twenty pounds a month. Priscilla: Oh, please, Dad, come on. Danny gets thirty. Dad: Your sister Danny is two years older than you, Pris. Priscilla: But everything is much more expensive than last year. And I really need to buy a new smartphone. Our teacher says a smartphone is the most important learning tool we have. Dad: The most important learning tool? I always thought books were more important. Priscilla: Dad, please, our teacher is the coolest teacher at our school. She’s right. Dad: Well, then you’ll have to learn to save your money. It’s time to open your own bank account. You can save your money there until you have enough money to buy your new smartphone. Priscilla: Really, you think so? Dad: Yes, I do. Let’s go to the local branch of the National Bank and see if we can open an account. Priscilla: What about the pocket money? Will I get more? Dad: I will give you five pounds more a month – but only if you promise to … b) Highlight all phrases with the comparative and the superlative in the dialogue. Speaking: Promises What does Priscilla promise to her dad to get more pocket money? Make sentences! (If you need help see G9.) I promise to water the plants every week. I’ll water the plants every week. d9ih83 Grammar See 1 G 12 Comparative and superlative: older than … the most intelligent … Danny is older than Priscilla. Danny is the oldest person in her class. Dianne’s dog is more intelligent than mine. Dianne’s dog is the most intelligent one in our street. G 2 1.27 74r8j6 3 mow the lawn wash the car make breakfast take the rubbish out empty the dishwasher feed the cat water the plants 56 7 Unit Money fifty-six Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv