Prime Time 4, Coursebook

Listening: Hitting a grand slam and rocking the house a) Listen to three poems being presented at a poetry slam. Tick the flyer that fits best. 5 1.27 3p9pw6 P E AC E LOVE & POETRY PLANET for the AGAINST RACISM March 18 Poetry Slam Christmas Edition 12 December, 5 p.m. 1. These poems mention plastic. 1, 3 2. These poems are about the problems animals have. 3. These poems criticise that humans pollute the earth. 4. This poem sounds like a recipe. 5. This poem includes a language that we don’t understand. 6. This poem has lines that repeat themselves as well as questions. c) Listen to the first poem again and circle the linking words that are used. d) Tick the correct answer. The linking words you circled help to … give examples order different steps give reasons contrast ideas e) Do you remember the phrases from the poems? Use the words in the green boxes and reflexive pronouns to complete the sentences. 1. Katie’s so selfish. She always puts herself first . 2. Don’t try to be someone else on stage. Just ! 3. I would be so ashamed if I was one of these politicians who don’t care for the environment. Do you think they can ? 4. Nobody seems to be responsible for the buffet. Let’s just . since then whereas lastly next although first as however despite even though Grammar For more details see 1 G 12 Linking words First , think of a topic you’re interested in. Next , express yourself by writing your poem. Although some people think it’s hard to write poetry, you’ll see that it is easy if you’re creative. Lastly , practise performing your poem. When you are on stage, try to relax in spite of all the people in the audience. G be help first in the mirror look at put b) Listen again and write the correct number(s) next to the statements. 75 9 seventy-five Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv