Prime Time 8. Coursebook plus Semester Self-checks, Schulbuch

Listening–speaking: The me-me-me generation (B2) a) Listen to a radio report about millennials. b) Listen again and take notes. Then explain the following terms: distinct from the blessings of the modern world to leave your mark self-confident c) Summarise the radio report for your classmates and outline the most important information. Before you start speaking, make a list of aspects you want to mention. Include the following points: describe the issues related to the behaviour of millennials analyse the reasons why they behave the way they do discuss possible consequences for their future Listening–speaking: The me-me-me generation (B2) In your company, you have been asked to talk to a group of millennials and address issues that might come up in the work place. Give a short statement on possible problems related to Generation Y. In your statement you should: explain what the problems could be discuss positive aspects of the way in which millennials behave give advice on how to behave as a millennial to be successful Self-assessment Tick the appropriate boxes. Reading Can recognise significant points in straightforward newspaper articles on familiar subjects. I understood the text without help. I had to guess the meaning. I had to use a dictionary. I did not understand the text. Writing Can write personal emails describing experiences, feelings and events in some detail. I could write the text without help. I reused phrases from the text. I had to look up words/phrases. I could not express my ideas as wanted. Listening Can understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech. I could understand everything. Sometimes I had to guess the meaning. I could only under­ stand parts. I could hardly under­ stand anything. Speaking Can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and nonroutine matters related to his/her interests and professional field. I could express my opinion without help. I was sometimes lost for words. I had to make notes before I started. I could not express my ideas clearly. Find suggestions to help you on the CD-ROM in this book. 2 12 3 135 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv