172 SEMESTER CHECK !! SPRACHVERWENDUNG IM KONTEXT Ich kann ein hinreichend breites Spektrum an sprachlichen Mitteln, die eher vorhersehbare Situationen beschreiben, korrekt erkennen und anwenden. Read about some false beliefs that exist about homeless people. Some words are missing. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each gap (1–10). Put a cross ( ) in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. LANGUAGE IN USE 3 Myths about homelessness Myth: People who are homeless are lazy and choose to be homeless Our society sees homelessness as a failure. (0) a result, many people tend to believe that those who are homeless simply refuse to get a job. The reality is much more complicated. A significant number (1) homeless people do have jobs – they just cannot afford to pay rent. Many more would (2) a job opportunity, but their situation (no mailing address, no computer, no access to a shower or clean clothes) makes (3) for a job extremely difficult, if not impossible. Surviving on the streets takes work. People who are homeless often struggle with feeling sleepdeprived, cold, wet and sick. Their minds, hearts and bodies are exhausted, and so they find themselves in a downward spiral. A nomadic existence (4) it can take a full day to reach a destination, find food and a safe place to try to get (5) good night’s sleep. It is not an easy life. Myth: People who are homeless are violent and dangerous This idea has (6) clearly shown by researchers to be wrong. The homeless are far more likely to be the victims of violence (7) to turn to violence themselves. Any violence involving homeless people is usually in self-defence. Sadly, some experts (8) that the rate of violence against the vulnerable homeless is increasing. Unfortunately, when homeless individuals do commit acts of violence, these incidents are (9) sensationalised to a much greater extent than those committed against them. Misrepresentation (10) the media is a big part of why this myth continues to exist. The media’s focus on rare events hides the real issues that lead to homelessness. Understanding this is important. By addressing the underlying causes, we can prevent these situations and provide better support to those in need. 0 A As B For C On D With 1 A from B in C of D among 2 A welcome B dislike C work D hear 3 A walking B to apply C to walk D applying 4 A says B shows C tells D means 5 A the B some C a D quite 6 A done B been C got D seen 7 A than B then C which D who Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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