Prime Time 4, Coursebook

Focus on form: using gerunds as subject nouns a) Read the grammar box. b) Complete the e-mail below with the missing form of the gerund. Use the words from the green boxes. 7 Grammar See 1 G 17 Gerund: ing-forms used as subject nouns Going to another country is great fun and interesting. Travelling to New Zealand is a dream of mine. Flying makes me nervous, so I won’t get on an airplane. G learn be learn read speak talk watch travel To: marsha@worldmail.com Date: 12 March | 15:45 Subject: New Zealand Hello Marsha, Finally: my parents said “YES” to one year abroad in New Zealand. I’m so excited! You may ask why I want to do that. Well, learning 1 about other cultures and countries is really fascinating. Of course, 2 books or magazines can also help you to get know new countries. But: 3 , documentaries or films can never replace a real-life experience. Also think about your English language skills: 4 and 5 English at school is okay, but 6 to native speakers in the country itself is a whole new experience. Besides, 7 is always great fun and exciting. However, 8 on an airplane for such a long time makes me a bit nervous. But that’s a different story. I hope to hear from you soon … Your friend, Maria c) Read Maria’s e-mail again and write down her arguments for going abroad. Learning about new cultures, d) Your turn: what do you think about going abroad? Tick the arguments you like best. Getting to know a new school system Finding new friends Experiencing new adventures Trying unknown food Seeing different places Learning a new language 85 10 eighty-five Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv