154 UniT 11 | Culture is key How they see us Think about the questions below and make notes, then discuss them with a partner and share your ideas in class: 1 What do people from other countries know about Austria and the people who live here? 2 What do they consider ‘typically Austrian’? 3 Where do they get their ideas about Austria from? You are going to listen to five language assistants talking about what they found surprising in Austria. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, match the speakers with their statements (A–L). There are two extra statements that you should not use. Write your answers in the boxes provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. After the second listening, you will have 45 seconds to check your answers. SPEAKING 9 LISTENING 10 31 You have decided to reply to one of the foreign language assistants from 10. Listen to the recording again and take notes. Then write an email to the person you have chosen, expressing how you feel about their statement regarding Austria. Agree OR disagree with them, and support your opinion with two or three good arguments. WRITING 11 0123456789 H A I’m annoyed that in Austria my mobile isn’t as helpful as it is at home. G You can get punished for smoking on the street in my country. B It upsets me how easily you can get certain things in Austria. H I followed a friend’s advice. C I got ill at the beginning of my stay here. I Some products are cheaper in Austria. D We aren’t afraid of the police where I come from. J I found a great shop nearby. E Austria is tidier than my country. K I think dealing with waste is more difficult here. F I now have a different opinion on a topic. L Getting used to the different business hours was a challenge. Speaker 1 – Felix 0 1 Speaker 2 – Cian 2 3 Speaker 3 – Nathalie 4 5 Speaker 4 – Raoul 6 7 Speaker 5 – Lucy 8 9 Experiencing Austria Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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