Prime Time 6, Coursebook mit Audio-CD und DVD

5 Can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest. (B1) Can write an essay or report which develops an argument, giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view and explaining the advantages and disadvantages of various options. (B2) Writing: The global village To promote its businesses, a telecommunications provider has organised a writing competition about globalised communication. Young people should send in short articles describing the advantages of modern, worldwide communication. You decide to take part to win a lifetime free mobile phone contract. In your article you should: • discuss the image of the “global village” • analyse the advantages of modern communication devices to pass on information • outline your personal experience with globalised communication Give your article a title . Write around 200 words . 2 Speaking – Individual long turn: Global shopping • Compare and contrast the two pictures. • Discuss how globalisation influences your personal shopping habits. • Recommend ways to shop responsibly in times of globalisation. 1 72 Globalisation Check-out Now you can • Explain how countries cooperate in terms of economy, information, ecology, technology or culture. • Discuss why globalisation is no new phenomenon. • Talk about the British Empire. • Use adjectives and adverbs correctly. • Explain outsourcing and its pros and cons. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv