Prime Time 7/8, Writing, Arbeitsheft

3 16 Home and surroundings 3.3 Focus on vocabulary and style Vocabulary acquisition Read the text “How to know if your neighbourhood is being gentrified” again and underline/highlight all the phrases which can be used in a similar text on another subject. Then write them in your personal vocabulary log. Vocabulary: renovate – reconstruct – refurbish – rebuild Look up the following words and then fill in the most appropriate one in the right form. 3  4  renovate reconstruct refurbish rebuild 1. It stands in a group of four farm buildings. 2. Scientists are excited by this computer approach to archaeology, and they have plans to other great buildings of the past, bringing them to life once again. 3. You could keep the cottage. We could it, and it would remain your property instead of being sold off. 4. Most of the international aid was provided to  the city, especially its central area. 5. Unlike her, he has managed to  his life. 6. Plans have been submitted to the local council to  the offices at Clifton Children’s Centre.  7. Finding a grand old house to  is an ambition cherished by thousands. 8. At the meeting he presented his plan to demolish and  all the existing buildings on the premises. 3.4 Focus on form and structure Structure: Present participle a) Take a close look at the following passage, especially at the participles. Critics counter that the improvements come with downsides, starting with the loss of affordable housing and the tearing apart of established communities. The escalation in housing prices often forces the poorest residents to move out, making way for new occupants who are richer – and whiter. b) Combine the following passages with a similar participle construction. A new play area for children should be built in the local park next to the school. This would enable young mothers to spend time there with their toddlers while waiting for their older children who are at school. 5  Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Ei entum des Verlags öbv