English Unlimited HAK/HUM 2, Schulbuch mit Audio-CD und CD-ROM

132 Now and then 10 LANGUAGE SKILLS EXPLORE LOOK AGAIN EXTRAS Read the five extracts from Thomas and Sally’s conversation. Which highlighted expressions can we use if we want to: Talk in groups. 1 Do you agree with the opinions? 2 What do you think about modern office technology? 3 What are the pros and cons of video conferencing? Use expressions with time from the box to complete the sentences. Write four sentences about when you were a child with expressions from 32a. Then compare your sentences. Example: I flew for the first time when I was eleven. Complete the sentences with words from the box. 1 agree? 2 disagree? keyword: time VoCabULaRY 30 Responding to opinions SPEakING 31 all the time another time Any time too much time for the first time have a good time your first time 1 Thomas: I know, but think of the time you spent chatting to your secretary. Sally: Yes, but in the past you also had longer to answer people. 2 Thomas: We all know that business processes have speeded up. It’s silly to want to change that. Sally: Well, not really. I think it depends on the company culture. 3 Thomas: If you spend a lot of money on travelling, there will just be less money for training or research and development … Sally: OK, that’s a good point. 4 Sally: But you said people have a choice, right? Thomas: Yes, exactly. Up to a certain point. 5 Sally: Well, then I want Peter back. Thomas: Sorry, but I don’t think you can have your secretary back. 1 I need my mobile phone with me . 2 In 1969, man walked on the moon . 3 If you’re busy tomorrow, we can meet . 4 I’m sorry I’ll miss the party. I hope you . 5 Is this in Canada? 6 We probably spend a bit surfing the internet. 7 Would you mind changing our appointment? is fine. 1 Is this a good time ? 2 There are often long queues, so the best time is early evening. 3 At that speed, you don’t have time . to go to think to talk 32 a 33 a b Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv