English Unlimited HTL 3, Schulbuch mit Audio-CD und CD-ROM

95 Your environment 07 LANGUAGE SKILLS EXPLORE LOOK AGAIN EXTRAS I mean Listen to a conversation between two old friends, Bernhard and Sabrina. How do they know each other? Why is Bernhard in England? You can use I mean to add or correct information, or give yourself time to think. Bernhard uses I mean four times in the conversation. Can you remember what he says? Patterns with mean Match sentences 1–3 from the conversation with functions a–c. 1 I meant to call you last week … but I’ve been so busy. 2 My business English course starts at 9.00, so that means no going out on Sunday night. 3 This photo means a lot to me. a 27 TCD 2/14 Sabrina and Bernhard in Torquay, England b a 28 Complete the questions. Then discuss them. 1 Imagine you accept a job on the other side of the world when you’ve finished school. What would it mean in your life? 2 Do you own something that means you? Why is it important? 3 Is there anything you meant last week but didn’t? Why didn’t you do it? Example: If I moved to Japan, it would mean learning a new language and leaving all my friends … Softeners with mean Sabrina and Bernhard are discussing a plan to eat out. What’s the problem with: a Bernhard’s passport? b Burger World? Complete the highlighted expressions 1–4 with a–d. 1 I’ve been meaning to ask you, 2 I don’t mean to sound rude, 3 I don’t mean to worry you, 4 I didn’t mean to upset you. b a 29 TCD 2/15 b You can use these expressions to soften what you are going to say. Which function a–c from 28a do they all have? Complete these sentences with a highlighted expression from 29b. 1 … but I can smell gas. I think it’s coming from the kitchen. 2 … are you driving to Emily’s party on Saturday? 3 … but I really don’t like your dress. It just doesn’t suit you. 4 I’m sorry I shouted. … Work alone. Imagine a friend who lives in a different town is visiting you. Think of: two or three things you could do somewhere to eat out a place to stay Work in pairs. A, your friend is visiting. B, you’re visiting your friend. A, suggest things you can do together. B, you don’t like some of your friend’s suggestions. Say what you want to do. Use expressions from 29b to soften your objections and make requests. A, respond and make new suggestions. Use I mean to give yourself time to think and to correct or add ideas. c d a 30 b a an intention b something important in your life c a consequence Keyword: mean a but … it would be nice to go somewhere more English. b It was just funny seeing that hairstyle again. c but your passport’s falling apart. d could you give me Mark’s phone number? Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des V rlags öbv