b) Choose two points from the list from task 2a and summarise them in a statement about this development. Reading–speaking: Barbie finally becomes a real woman (B1+) a) Read the text above and the statement from an internet forum below. steveLight · 6 months ago As a girl growing up I can promise you I never thought Barbie was real or thought I should look like her. I just liked being able to change her outfits and work different jobs. Also, the cool cars and houses and friends she had. If your child is looking to a doll or toy as a role model you have failed as a parent. Toys aren’t real, they are toys to play with. It’s all about imagination and playing. THEY AREN’T REAL!! I’m so glad I grew up at a time when people weren’t so damn sensitive and politically correct! b) Comment on the texts and explain what you think of this marketing strategy. Include the following points: marketing strategy and/or real concern possible impact on the market your opinion Self-assessment Tick the appropriate boxes. Listening I can take notes as a list of key points during a straightforward conversation, provided the topic is familiar, and the conversation is both formulated in simple language and delivered in clearly articulated standard speech. I could understand everything. Sometimes I had to guess the meaning. I could only understand parts. I could hardly understand anything. Writing I can write straightforward connected text on topics, which are familiar, or of personal interest. I could write the text without help. I reused phrases from the text. I had to look up words/phrases. I could not express my ideas as wanted. Reading I can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to my field and interest with a satisfactory level of comprehension. I understood the text without help. I had to guess the meaning. I had to use a dictionary. I did not understand the text. Speaking I can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and non-routine matters related to my interests and professional field. I could express my opinion without help. I was sometimes lost for words. I had to make notes before I started. I could not express my ideas clearly. Scan this page with the QuickMedia app to find suggestions to improve your skills. 3 159 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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