Prime Time 7/8, Writing, Arbeitsheft

53 12.5 Guided writing Dealing with quotations Turn the following quotations into indirect speech and introduce the statements according to the instruction given (see column “Your view”). Your view Statement 1. Do not agree with this statement. Peter Palmer: “Over time English will lose its appeal because it is mostly spoken by non-native speakers.” 2. Put this statement in doubt. An expert: “Most non-native speakers have a better command of English than the average native speaker.” 3. Agree with this statement. The Education Secretary: “Learning English is like learning how to read and write – it is absolutely essential.” 4. Express that you think the statement is unfounded. A journalist from the Express: “Learning English for eight years is a waste of time, four years would be enough.” 5. Report in a neutral way. Result of a recent study: “Learning a foreign language too early is not very efficient.” 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 12.6 Writing prompt Essay: English in the 21 st century On the internet, you have come across this advertisement of an English language school, which offers a free three-week language course for the winner of an essay competition. You have decided to take part in this contest. 4  5  The Write to win! – Scholarship scheme is a new grant sponsored by Newbury Language School. We are looking for inspired students from all around the world, studying any discipline, to award a grant for a three-week language course at our school. Interested candidates are invited to submit an essay describ- ing why English is important for them and how the scholarship will help them achieve their aims. Write to win! – Scholarship scheme In your essay you should: • explain why English is important on a global level • discuss how things have changed over the past decades • give an overview of your personal aims and objectives Give your essay a title . Write around 400 words . Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv