Softeners with mean Sabrina and Bernhard are discussing a plan to eat out. What’s the problem with: 1 Bernhard’s passport? 2 Burger World? Complete the highlighted expressions 1–4 with A–D. 1 I’ve been meaning to ask you, A but … it would be nice to go somewhere more English 2 I don’t mean to sound rude, B It was just funny seeing that hairstyle again. 3 I don’t mean to worry you, C but your passport’s falling apart. 4 I didn’t mean to upset you. D could you give me Mark’s phone number? You can use these expressions to soften what you are going to say. Which function A–C from 24a do they all have? Complete these sentences with a highlighted expression from 25b. 1 … but I can smell gas. I think it’s coming from the kitchen. 2 … are you driving to Emily’s party on Saturday? 3 … but I really don’t like your dress. It just doesn’t suit you. 4 I’m sorry I shouted. … Work alone. Imagine a friend who lives in a different town is visiting you. Think of: ■■ two or three things you could do ■■ somewhere to eat out ■■ a place to stay Work in pairs. A, your friend is visiting. B, you’re visiting your friend. A, suggest things you can do together. B, you don’t like some of your friend’s suggestions. Say what you want to do. Use expressions from 25b to soften your objections and make requests. A, respond and make new suggestions. Use I mean to give yourself time to think and to correct or add ideas. 25 a 3vu6tg 45 b c d 26 a b Explore writing: A letter to the editor Newspapers usually contain sections with letters to the editor on topical issues. The general public can voice their opinions this way, both in the printed paper or the online version. Read the letter on the next page. What is it about? Read the letter again and underline all linking expressions. If you need help, go to p. 90 and p. 91. Read the Writing coach tips and write your own letter to the editor (around 200 words) on how to deal with household waste. Remember to use linking expressions in your text. You should: ■■ refer to the article and say if you agree ■■ state your opinion and add a new point ■■ end your letter with a call to action 27 a b c 96 Language skills Extras Explore 7 Your environment Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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