Making your case Look at the picture. How do you think Yousef feels? Where you work or study, do you have enough space? Listen to the conversation between Yousef and his manager, Leo. What does Yousef want? Does he get what he wants? Listen again and make notes on: 1 Yousef’s ideas 2 Leo’s objections 3 what they agree to do Complete the extracts with the expressions on the right. Listening 11 a b vr97ip 27 c Language focus Making your case 12 a Yousef: (1) , would it be possible for me to have my own office? Leo: We just don’t have the room. (2) , it’s not just you. Agustin and Rachel should really have their own offices too. Yousef: Yes, (3) . The company upstairs wants to rent out some rooms. Yousef: Couldn’t we at least ask about the price? Leo: Come on, Yousef, (4) how things are with money at the moment. (5) there’s no way Karin would agree. Yousef: Well, (6) , I’ve got another idea. Yousef: I could move into the little photocopying room. Leo: (7) the photocopier? We’d have to move it somewhere. Yousef: (8) . It could go in the corridor, next to the drinks machine. Leo: Are you sure it would fit? (9) , that room’s too small. And besides I’ve been thinking in that case In any case But what about you know I’m afraid That’s no problem about that I’ve thought In pairs, write a short conversation between a student and a tutor or between a school leaver and his/her parents. Think of problems they might talk about and possible solutions. Begin with I’ve been thinking, … Write about ten lines. Include expressions from 12a. In A/B pairs, read the situations. Think of arguments to support your point of view. b Speaking 13 a You are about to finish school and planning to study at the same university abroad. So it would make sense to look for accommodation together. A – you’d like to move into a hall of residence. B – you would prefer a flat-share. 1 You’re classmates and want to celebrate your A-level results together. A – you’re a keen party goer and would like to go on an all-inclusive trip tailor-made for schoolleavers. B – you hate crowds and think that a low-key walking holiday would be an unforgettable experience. 2 Have a conversation for each situation. Try to come up with a compromise. Compare your decisions as a class. Which were the most creative compromises? b c 90 Language skills Extras Explore 7 Companies Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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