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

Listening: Home is where the heart is You are going to listen to a recording about tips for people living abroad. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each question (1–5). Put a cross ( ✘ ) in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. 1 4 2.2 0 From time to time people should a) remember their family past. b) remind their family of the past. c) be aware of who they are. d) make themselves familiar with the place where they are. ✘ 1 People should ask themselves a) where they are right now. b) where their best chances are to succeed. c) where they are off to in the future. d) where they can get good service. 2 According to Beverly Nerden you feel real happiness abroad if you a) are a true professional. b) are lazy and relaxed. c) are devoted to the people of your family. d) are totally devoted to what you do. 3 If you are looking for friends, a) recognise your own abilities first. b) consider the needs of others. c) you should make the first step and be friendly to others. d) just wait. Things will develop naturally. 4 In order to keep in touch a) keep a diary and send it round. b) make sure you contact people for their birthdays. c) locate the places that inspire you most. d) let people know what you think of them. 5 Her last recommendation is to a) look around for good. b) find better things to do. c) go about your life with a positive attitude. d) be at the right place at the right time. Can follow extended speech (…) provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the talk is sign-posted by explicit markers. (B2) Can write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to his/her field of interest, synthesising and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources. (B2) Writing: Immigration to Canada As part of an exchange programme you have spent a few months at a Canadian school. Now you have been asked to write a report for your school magazine about immigration to Canada from the point of view of a foreigner. In your report you should: • describe Canada’s approach towards newcomers • explain what conditions immigrants have to fulfil • evaluate the Canadian immigration policies Divide your report into sections and give them headings . Write around 250/400 words . 2 55 Now you can • Analyse statistics on migration. • Discuss immigration issues. • Present immigration regulations. • Comment on interviews. • Write about current problems. Check-out Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verl gs öbv