Make Your Way 5, Schulbuch mit Audio-CD und CD-ROM

I don’t want to build up Jesminder’s hopes – she’ll only end up disappointed like me.” “But, Dad, it’s all changing now,” I said desperately. “Look at Nasser Hussain. He’s the captain of the England cricket team, and he’s Asian.” “Hussain is a Muslim name,” Mum said sternly. “Their families are different.” “Oh, Mum!” It was no use. I could tell that they weren’t going to give in. Joe got the message too. A few minutes later, he got up to leave without finishing his tea. (adapted from: Narinder Dham, “Bend It Like Beckham”) Read the text again and take notes on the information which shows that: 1 Joe is polite. 2 Joe is selfish. 3 Jess is talented. 4 Jess is impulsive. 5 Mr Bhamra is bitter about the past. 6 Mr Bhamra is protective of Jess. 7 Mrs Bhamra is conservative. 8 Mrs Bhamra is prejudiced. Match the verbs with their definitions. Use the text to help you. 21 1 clear your throat 2 snap 3 pause 4 go on 5 blurt out 6 begin 7 break in 8 speak sternly a continue speaking b speak suddenly and aggressively c say suddenly without thinking first d start to speak e prepare to speak (by coughing) f interrupt g speak seriously (without humour) h stop speaking (briefly) goreh: „Weiße“ (Menschen mit heller Hautfarbe) bowler: Ballwerfer beim Cricket they sent me packing: sie jagten mich zum Teufel Because of its historical associations with the UK, many Indian words are now very much part of the English language. Look through this list of words. Which three words are not of Indian origin? Take a guess at what language they come from. 22 bungalow candy volcano cash jungle mango shampoo verandah guru karate panther mosquito sugar pyjamas rice Work with a partner. Take turns to describe one of the words. Example: It’s a type of big cat. – Panther 79 4 Extensive unit 4: India Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv