4 20 Adolescence Language in use: Becoming sophisticated Read the text about a typical problem of teenagers. 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. Has it ever crossed your mind that you would like to appear as a sophisticated adult? What seems to be something out of reach can be … 0 easily if you follow these guidelines. The first thing is to be polite and … 1 . But how on earth should you be able to do that? The answer is simple: Just lean back and listen to what other people want to tell you. Show your … 2 in what they are saying by looking into their eyes and by asking intelligent questions or making intelligent … 3 – but not too many. Sometimes it might be enough just to say, “Hhmm.”, “Aha.” or “Oh yeah.” Make sure your behaviour fits the etiquette of the group you want to belong to. Certain rules and … 4 behaviour is required if you want to belong to a certain social group. The faster you can adapt to these unwritten rules, the better. … 5 as you should will make other people feel more comfortable and ultimately they will like your company. However, social rules depend on the cultural background of a specific group. So it makes … 6 to watch and listen first before you make a bold move. Be aware that people watch you. So make sure you read quality papers and magazines and let other people see what you are doing. A positive side-effect might be that you can … 7 enough general … 8 to appear sophisticated. The saying “You are what you read.” shows the importance of one’s reading matter. But most important of all, be respectful. This goes down well with everybody. But that also means that you are aware of your own strengths and … 9 . If you follow these … 10 you can be sure that you will come across as a sophisticated adult, an interesting person to talk to, somebody who shows respect. (Billy Stone et al., www.wikihow.com; adapted and abridged) 0 A acted upon B infused C achieved ✘ D got 1 A charmed B thrilled C excited D charming 2 A meaning B knowledge C interest D interaction 3 A wordings B comments C opinions D sayings 4 A specific B specified C special D species 5 A Making B Behaving C Moving D Doing 6 A sense B meaning C opinion D sensation 7 A attract B find out C collect D acquire 8 A wisdom B know C purpose D knowledge 9 A weakness B weaklings C weaknesses D weakliness 10 A rulers B guidelines C guides D guidance 2 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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