-Which word (lines 47-52) does tell us that Renia s host brother is a pleasant person?

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1 Reading tasks passend zu: Open World 1 Unit 4 (student s book) Through a telescope (p. 26/27): -Renia s exchange trip: richtig falsch unkar? richtig falsch unklar: Renia hat sprachliche Verständnisprobleme. richtig falsch unklar: Für Renia ist es schwierig, sich den engl. Gepflogenheiten anzupassen. richtig falsch unklar: Auch in der CH hat Renia Problem emit ihren Freunden. richtig falsch unklar: Sie mag ihre Gastfamilie sehr. richtig falsch unklar: Das Teleskop existiert nur in Renias Fantasie. richtig falsch unklar: Renia findet es freundlich, dass die Briten sich immer und für alles entschuldigen. richtig falsch unklar: Das Teleskop soll unterstreichen, dass Renia sich wie eine Ausserirdische fühlt. richtig falsch unklar: Renia freut sich auf ihre Heimreise. -Which word (lines 47-52) does tell us that Renia s host brother is a pleasant person? -What does Renia answer when Robert tells her that tea is ready? -What does Robert reproach (vorwerfen) Renia concerning her behaviour? -How would you translate He is fit.? (line 56) -line 24: What a bummer! Translate (help: oder )

2 -Explain why Renia feels better at the end of the story and say how she could solve her problem. Good manners and behaviour (p. 30/31): -Which expression in number one is used to express the German word leider. -How do you translate Ich hätte gerne? -Which dialogue takes place in? (p. 30) a department store a library a restaurant -Have a look again at all three dialogues and copy all the phrases that express politeness and courtesy: -Which word stands for respect and good behavior? -Why is it not always easy to resolve an argument in everyday life? _

3 -Which of the five strategies needs most understanding from both sides? -Read the six situations: In which situations are you the victim? -Read the six situations: In which situations do you react the wrong way? -Read the six situations: In which situations are the others to blame? Which situation is probably the most delicate one and needs a lot of tact? Which situation is certainly the most embarrassing one? The call (p. 32): -Read the comic first. Retell the story in your own words. Write 5-8 sentences. The beginning is given Mike, Susan, Robert and John are rehearsing with their music band in the school s cellar.

4 Solution: Through a telescope (p. 26/27): -Renia s exchange trip: richtig falsch unkar? richtig falsch unklar: Renia hat sprachliche Verständnisprobleme. richtig falsch unklar: Für Renia ist es schwierig, sich den engl. Gepflogenheiten anzupassen. richtig falsch unklar: Auch in der CH hat Renia Problem emit ihren Freunden. richtig falsch unklar: Sie mag ihre Gastfamilie sehr. richtig falsch unklar: Das Teleskop existiert nur in Renias Fantasie. richtig falsch unklar: Renia findet es freundlich, dass die Briten sich immer und für alles entschuldigen. richtig falsch unklar: Das Teleskop soll unterstreichen, dass Renia sich wie eine Ausserirdische fühlt. richtig falsch unklar: Renia freut sich auf ihre Heimreise. Which word (lines 47-52) does tell us that Renia s host brother is a pleasant person? the smiling face -What does Renia answer when Robert tells her that tea is ready? That s lovely -What does Robert reproach (vorwerfen) Renia concerning her behaviour? That she is often bored with everything. -How would you translate He is fit.? (line 56) hübsch, attraktiv -line 24: What a bummer! Translate (help: oder ) Ach wie schade!

5 Explain why Renia feels better at the end of the story and say how she could solve her problem. She is better integrated and she has learnt to understand British customs. She often uses words as thank you, please and lovely and shows more enthusiasm and understanding. Good manners and behaviour (p. 30/31): -Which expression in number one is used to express the German word leider. I m afraid How do you translate Ich hätte gerne? I d like (I would like) Which dialogue takes place in? (p. 30) a department store a library a restaurant Have a look again at all three dialogues and copy all the phrases that express politeness and courtesy: could please Sir would you what a pleasure would you mind I m afraid thank you of course, that s no proplem I would like to I m very pleased -Which word stands for respect and good behavior? courtesy -Why is it not always easy to resolve an argument in everyday life? Because both people think that they are right. -Which of the five strategies needs most understanding from both sides? settle on a compromise -Read the six situations: In which situations are you the victim?

6 -Read the six situations: In which situations do you react the wrong way? -Read the six situations: In which situations are the others to blame? Which situation is probably the most delicate one and needs a lot of tact? Which situation is certainly the most embarrassing one? The call (p. 32): -Read the comic first. Retell the story in your own words. Write 5-8 sentences. The beginning is given Mike, Susan, Robert and John are rehearsing with their music band in the school s cellar. own solution