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

7 Listening: Outlet shopping You are going to listen to a radio report about outlet centres. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, 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 At outlet centres, customers can buy … . brands at reduced prices ✔ 1 Customers are not willing to … at regular shops. 2 Though prices aren’t cheap, shoppers always have the feeling of … at outlet centres. 3 Over the last years, the image of outlet centres in the public … . 4 More and more companies are producing clothes exclusively … . 5 Many customers first … a brand in an outlet centre, therefore companies ensure that the shops make a good impression. 1 5 3.2 Can understand most radio documentaries and most other recorded or broadcast audio material delivered in standard dialect […]. (B2) Can synthesise information and arguments from a number of sources. (B2) Writing: Don’t let them fool you The local council wants to publish a brochure targeted at young people giving recommendations for the safe use of new media and communi­ cation devices. You have been asked to write an article on new forms of marketing. In your article you should: • explain why companies have started marketing via new media and social networks • describe dangers young people might face • give tips for using new media responsibly Give your article a title . Write around 250/400 words . 2 88 Big money Check-out Now you can • Talk about your shopping habits. • Explain tricks used by supermarkets or marketing companies. • Describe shopping trends in the US. • Discuss dangers and opportunities related to online shopping. • Talk about marketing trends targeting at young people. • Switch between different word forms. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eig ntum des Verlags öbv