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155 In which country is Frieda staying? b Paired activity: You and your partner have the chance to attend a school in a foreign country for a semester. The following countries have schools that would accept both of you. Look at the list below and come to a decision which of the countries you both would like to go to. Agree on three.  Ireland  Norway  Russia  Greece  Germany SPEAKING 12 Read the postcard from Frieda, who is studying abroad for a semester. Some words are missing. Choose the correct word (A–K) for each gap (1–8). There are two extra words that you should not use. Write your answers in the boxes provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. LANGUAGE IN USE 11 a Questions you might want to consider: Which language could you learn there? How would you benefit from spending a  semester in one of these countries? What might the climate be like there? What would your parents prefer? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 C A by E finished I kind B close F forward J up C fantastic G high K used D feel H interested Dear All, I’m having a (0) time here! Everyone has been very (1) , and the host family is great. They have made me (2) welcome and treat me as one of the family. The school is quite central, near the Sagrada Família church, which still isn’t (3) ! The students in my class are very (4) to hear about where I come from. When school is over, my classmates and I go to the beach or shopping. It’s great having both the seaside and the shops (5) to each other. In art classes we study Gaudí architecture, and we went for a ride on the port cable car, which is really (6) up – it’s a bit scary, actually. I’m getting (7) to the Catalan language, but it’s difficult to understand. I’m looking (8) to hearing all your news. Lots of love, Frieda Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv