Prime Time 5/6, Writing, Arbeitsheft

91 Asking rhetorical questions g Page 47 1. Why do they do it? 2. So why are many of them reluctant to support programmes for Aboriginal people? 3. Do they do it because they want to get a break from our modern lifestyle? 4. But should money be the only thing that counts when you are looking for a job? Reading: Analysing the sample report g Page 50 Formal and factual language: Some adults also think an animal makes a good gift because it teaches their child responsibility. Short and clear information: It should target adults who think of giving a pet away for Christmas as well as children who want to get a pet as a present. Use of passive voice: Every year after Christmas, thousands of animals are taken to an animal shelter. Answers to the questions: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?: They expect their child to be happy about the small, cute, cosy ball of fur. Use of “I” for suggestions: I suggest organising a poster campaign with a specific hashtag that leads to online content on YouTube, Facebook or Twitter. Focus on form: Reported Speech g Page 51 1. The employee at the animal shelter told us that every year after Christmas, people brought unwanted pets to them. 2. A father thought that pets were a great Christmas gift because they were so cute and cuddly. 3. A mother planned to give a kitten to her daughter that Christmas to teach her responsibility. 4. A child said he/she wanted to get a puppy for Christmas because he/she had always wanted to have a pet. 5. An animal activist warned that animals should never be given as presents. 6. An education expert informed us that keeping a pet means great responsibility. He/She said that families had to make up their minds. Focus on form: Passive voice g Page 51 1. More and more pets are given away as Christmas presents. 2. After Christmas, many pets are taken to the animal shelter. 3. Pets must always be taken good care of and be given water, food and love. 4. Animals may be harmed by small children when they think they are playing. 5. The information campaign should be targeted at parents, but also at children who want to have a pet. 6. The public is informed of what it really means to keep a pet. 7. People are invited to change their practices. 8. The money which is donated to the charity will go directly to animal shelters. Working with words: Describing a diagram g Page 52 b) 1. pie chart, 2. majority, 3. thirds, 4. nearly/around, 5. obvious, 6. small, 7. Around/Nearly, 8. three times c) 1. line graph, 2. develop, 3. eighteen, 4. steady, 5. however, 6. rocketed Verbs to use with plan g Page 55 b) Presenting a plan: explain, publish, reveal, unveil Negative reaction to a plan: block, oppose, outlaw c) 1. consider, 2. back, 3. change, 4. sort out What is the right order? g Page 57 A: 1, B: 4, C: 2, D: 5, E: 3, F: 6, G: 7 Finding an appropriate title g Page 57 Beispielantworten No risk – no fun? Who takes responsibility? Thrill seeking – a new pastime? How to express contrast g Page 58 a) A: 5, B: 1, C: 6, D: 3, E: 4, F: 2 b) 1. but, 2. even though, 3. in comparison, 4. In spite of, 5. On the one hand – on the other hand, 6. on the contrary Prompting verbs and their meaning g Page 59 2, 6, 7, 8, 4, 1, 5, 3 Paragraphs g Page 61 7, 1, 8, 5, 2, 3, 6, 4 Continue g Page 61 Beispielantworten 1. impress their peers with their body. – appear strong and healthy. – change their shape very quickly. 2. are not aware of the consequences. – do not know what the consequences can be. – do not want to confront themselves with the possible consequences. 3. these substances are safe. – using these substances does not pose a risk. – everything you can buy there is legal. 36  37  38  39  40  42  43  44  45  47  48  49  Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv