Prime Time 5, Transition, Coursebook mit Audio-CD

8 Speaking: Paranoid Park and “Deportation at breakfast” In pairs, compare and contrast the extract from the novel Paranoid Park and the short story “Deportation at breakfast”. In your discussion, you should: • compare and contrast the plot • describe the main characters • give your personal opinion about which story you liked better 1 Can express belief, opinion, agreement and disagreement politely. Can give brief comments on the views of others. (B1) Listening: Interview with a crime author You are going to listen to an interview with the award-winning author Clarissa Stinson. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, complete the sentences (1–7) using a maximum of four words. Write your answers in the spaces provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. 0 Robert Rose, the show host, introduces Clarissa Stinson as … . a very successful author ✔ 1 Her second book was … than her first novel. 2 One reason for her success was that … everyday people. 3 Another reason for her success is that she … language. 4 She started writing when she was … law firm. 5 She wanted to write a thriller that … the one she had seen on TV. 6 When her husband read her stories, he thought they … . 7 Her friends convinced her to contact a publisher because they found the … . 2 17 3.3 Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job related topics, identifying both general messages and specific detail, provided speech is clearly articulated in a general familiar accent. (B1) 112 Crime and suspense Check-out Now you can • Talk about thrillers and crime stories. • Discuss short stories and analyse story elements. • Use passive forms. • Develop a story line and write a short story yourself. • Improve your style by using adverbial clauses. • Talk about crimes and criminals. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv