Media task. The European Association of Development Agencies (EURADA) has invited students to promote their city or area. The best presentation on how historical changes have resulted in chances for the future of a specific area will get funding for community projects and start-up companies. Work in pairs. Choose a city or area and research how it has developed. Prepare a presentation. Consider some of these aspects. ■■ historical development and industries ■■ changes in population ■■ new trends or fashions ■■ new buildings or transport systems ■■ important events that have taken place ■■ new industry sectors with growth potential Give a convincing presentation. While listening to the other presentations, take notes on what you like and dislike. You will need to discuss all cities and areas later. Read the caption of the picture. What kind of mistake do you think the hotel might have made? Listen to Caitlin and Ethan’s meetin. 1 What was the mistake? 2 How did the hotel deal with the problem? Listen again and complete the sentences with these words. Speaking 14 a Caitlin is a director of a children’s charity. She recently organised a fundraising event at a local hotel but, because the hotel had made a mistake, the event was not a success and the charity lost money. b Listening 15 a b 12 3sz6tu c 1 2 We believe we should be for our losses. I feel we’re to a 50% refund of the cost. 3 4 I you’d like to work out some compensation. What exactly did you in mind? 5 6 We’re to add an extra $250. We can a refund on the room rental. 7 8 I’m afraid we can’t to cancel the entire cost. I don’t think we can that. 9 10 That on what we agree. We’d willing to come here again provided we can sort out this problem. accept entitled gather have offer prepared agree be compensated depends Work in two groups. Group A, look at the situation on p. 41 and prepare your meeting. Group B, look at the situation on p. 212. a Speaking 16 40 Language skills Extras Explore 3 The changing world of work Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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