Prime Time 7, Coursebook plus Semester Self-checks

self-image The programme promotes a healthy self-image, eating habits and physical activity. Selbstbild 3 stem cell research The potential for dental stem cell research hasn’t been proven yet. Stammzellenforschung scientific exploration Perhaps this is a turning point in scientific exploration in the region. wissenschaftliche Erkundung Spot on language 1 avoidable A lot of traffic jams would be avoidable if people just listened to the traffic news before choosing their route. vermeidbar 2 to intrigue !In*tri"G? Her voice totally intrigued him. faszinieren Check-out 1 to build up self-confidence Do you use alcohol or drugs to build up self-confidence? Selbstvertrauen aufbauen to drift away from sb./sth. Supporters have drifted away from the club recently. sich auseinander entwickeln to overeat We all overeat because we don’t pay attention to food. sich überessen to compensate for sth. Companies should compensate their staff fairly for the valuable services they provide. Ersatz für etw. leisten to get sth. off one’s chest He told me all about it and got it off his chest. sich etw. von der Seele reden guidance Whatever your concern, our experts will give you guidance. hier: Anleitung, Richtlinien 2 to implement Japan successfully implements power naps at work einführen Regional identities trading hub Being located in Europe’s centre, Munich has been a trading hub for a long time. Handelszentrum, Drehscheibe commuter We offer free parking spaces for commuters. Pendler/in thriving industries thriving = very successful florierende, erfolgreiche Industrien buzzing city life hier: pulsierendes Stadtleben cost of living The cost of living has been constantly rising. Lebenshaltungskosten remote areas Often it costs a lot to travel to remote areas. abgelegene Gebiete Back home in America 2 spineless His attitude towards this issue is really spineless. rückgratlos, charakterlos aisle !aIl? The shop has a broad central aisle. Gang expatriate It’s a new documentary about expatriates coming back home. Auswanderer, Auswanderin decay We’re in a state of decay and failure. Verfall bland Without colour, the world would be dull and bland. langweilig dismal The outlook is dismal. düster, trostlos 4 mustard Could you pass the mustard, please? Senf roll I like bread better than rolls. Semmel veal Veal is usually more expensive than beef. Kalbfleisch dumpling These dumplings are delicous! May I have the recipe? Knödel smoked Smoked cheese is a specialty in Hungary. geräuchert New York: The city that never sleeps to make a living It is hard to make a decent living as a musician. den Lebensunterhalt verdienen electricity blackout New York is famous for its electricity blackouts. Stromausfall fiscal crisis Global economy still struggling with fiscal crisis Finanzkrise high crime rate Mayor promises to work on high crime rates hohe Kriminalitätsrate media baron !*mi"djE *bxrEn? Rupert Murdoch is a famous media baron. Medienzar, -boss 2 mugging Mugging is on the increase in our town. Straßenraubüberfall sparrow A sparrow is a small brown bird, common in many regions. Sperling, Spatz roach Roach is an informal word for “cockroach”. Kakerlake, Schabe to put on He was not hurt, he was putting it on. vortäuschen, vorgeben to lounge about They lounged about in the new stylish bar after work. herumsitzen, -stehen novelty novelty = quality of being new, unusual, interesting Neuheit, Neuartigkeit 3 to employ words The poet has found new ways to employ familiar words. Worte verwenden Unit  3 181 Nur z Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv