English Unlimited HTL 1, Schulbuch

Read the explanation and fill in the correct form of the word calm. Read Manuel’s and Mona’s conversation on p. 144. Work in pairs and look at the highlighted words. Which ones are adverbs, which ones are adjectives? What do the words describe? Compare your answers in class. Look at the short interviews on p. 15 again and write your own text about your old school. Use adjectives and adverbs to make your text interesting. You can use a dictionary to find new words. Compare your stories in class. Who used new adjectives / adverbs correctly? Personal characteristics Read through the descriptions of the different signs of the zodiac. ■■ What signs do your family members have? ■■ What are they like? Aries  Aries are adventur- ous and creative, but can also be temperamental. SCORPIO  Scorpios are enthusiastic and practical, but can also be impatient. LIBRA  Librans are kind and protective, but can also be possessive. CAPRICORN  Capricorns are analytical and witty, but can also be nervous. TAURUS  Taureans are funny and outgoing, but can also be irritable. Sagittarius  Sagittarians are reliable and friendly, but can also be jealous. PISCES  Pisces are dependable and supportive, but can also be indecisive. AQUARIUS  Aquarians are entertaining and charming, but can also be moody. GEMINI  Geminis are caring and adaptable, but can also be anxious. LEO  Leos are independent and ambitious, but can also be hot-headed. CANCER  Cancerians are hard-working and loyal, but can also be unforgiving. VIRGO  Virgos are intelligent and optimistic, but can also be stubborn. Read the descriptions again and highlight all the adjectives. Use a dictionary to check their meaning. What are you like? Describe yourself and complete the sentence by using adjectives from 11a. “I’m and , but I can also be .” Work in A/B pairs. A, ask B “What are you like?” Can you guess B’s star sign from the answer or is it completely different? Then change roles. Work alone. Write a description of a person (80–100 words). If possible, add a photo. 9 Grammar Adjectives and adverbs a Adjectives give information about a noun: THE THING IS IMPORTANT the teacher Adverbs are formed with -ly and give information about a verb: THE ACTION IS IMPORTANT The teacher speaks in class. 1 Grammar reference and practice, p. 151 Adjective Article Noun Verb Subject Adverb Place b 10 a Writing b 11 a Vocabulary Personality b c 12 13 16 Language skills Extras Explore 1 People in your life Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv