65 B1+ | 6. Klasse | Unit 03: See it. Want it. Buy it. Reported speech Advertisements can be misleading. Complete these sentences about Lara’s experience with the correct tense of the verbs in brackets. LANGUAGE 4a 1 After the sale, Stylehub claimed that Lara (enjoyed) the sale, but in reality, she was disappointed. 2 Before the sale, Stylehub promised that there (be) many current styles at reasonable prices, but in reality, there were only a few items of clothing. The claims in advertisements often turn out not to be true. Complete these sentences. b 1 The company claimed that their cereal (be) a healthy breakfast food, but in reality, it was full of sugar. 2 The company promised that their pill (lead) to immediate weight loss, but in reality, it didn’t do anything at all. 3 The company claimed that many scientists (endorse) their product, but in reality, it was developed without any research. 4 The company claimed that their medication (prevent) colds and the flu, but in reality, it didn’t have any effect. 5 The company promised that their drink (provide) lots of energy, but in reality, it only made people feel sick. After writing her email of complaint, Lara has some advice for her friend Eva: 1 “Don’t believe the information on the Stylehub website!” 2 “Be careful about sharing photographs online!” 3 “Complain immediately if photos are used without permission!” 4 “Make sure your complaint sounds determined!” Eva then tells her mother what Lara said. Complete the sentences. 5 “Lara had a really bad experience with Stylehub. She warned me (1) the information on the Stylehub website. She told me (2) about sharing photographs online and (3) immediately if photos are used without permission. She also advised me (4) my complaint sounds determined. I’ll definitely do all of that!” Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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