Prime Time 7, Coursebook plus Semester Self-checks

A and strengthen the British view of the European Union. 0 E  B Leave supporters voted against Brussels 1 C Remain supporters dreamed of a United States of Europe 2 D happens to be one of the Eaton boys 3 E the debate about Brexit has penetrated every corner of British public opinion. 4 F as promised by former UKIP leader Nigel Farage 5 G that staying in the European Union is the lesser of two evils. 6 H Remain voters are likely to benefit most from the European Union Listening: Gordon Brown – Our vision of the future You are going to listen to the former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown talking about his vision of Britain’s future. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listen­ ing, complete the sentences (1–5) using a maximum of four words. Write your answers in the spaces provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. 0 Gordon Brown says that Britain … NATO and the UN. cooperates with ✔ 1 He does not … anti-American feelings. 2 He thinks that it is of utmost importance to … with the US. 3 It is an advantage for Europe that Germany and France try to … relations with the US. 4 Countries outside the G8 and the UN Security Council should also … . 5 London has become a … from all over the world. Speaking: Britain and Europe Work in pairs. Summarise the aspects presented by Paola Di Fraia and Gordon Brown including: • the British view of Europe • Britain’s role in the world – before and after Brexit • the relationship between America and Europe Writing: Europe live As part of an international exchange project you have stayed at an English school for a few weeks and now the principal of your school has asked you to write a report about your stay with a special focus on the European dimension. Use an appropriate structure including an introduction and a conclusion. In your report you should: • outline your impressions of the British point of view towards Europe • discuss your personal experience as a foreigner at a British school • analyse advantages and/or disadvantages as a citizen of an EU country Divide your report into sections and give them headings . Write around 250/400 words . ✔ 3  1.1 4  5  17 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv