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105 Paired activity: A new teacher at your school thinks that the school rules on the right can help students to do better at school. You and your partner believe only some of them might be helpful. Discuss all the rules and agree on two that might possibly help students to do better work at school. 13 ‘Breaking rules’ is a popular topic in many films, series or books. Tell your partner about one that you have watched or read. Then take turns. You should:  say what happens in the story  describe your favourite character in the film or book  explain why you like the film or book SPEAKING 16 Prefixes Can you remember the suffixes you’ve learned about already? How can a suffix change a word? a success – to be success ful to compete – a compet ition Another way to make new words from old ones is by using prefixes. They are added to the beginning of a word. Look at the examples. How do these prefixes change the meaning of the words they are attached to? 1 Some students feel un comfortable telling teachers about rule breakers. 2 My mum thought it was a good rule, but Dad dis agreed. 3 He can’t do that, it’s im possible. 4 It’s not OK to write in formal notes to a teacher. LANGUAGE 14 a M p. 46 b Use the prefixes and suffixes to change the words in brackets and complete the sentences. 15 dis-  im-  in-  -ing  -ity  -ive -ment (2x)  -ness  re-  un- (3x)  -y 1 If you break something, you might need to provide a   replacement (place). 2 There can be   (agree) about what a law really means. 3 Some people say it’s an   (possible) to obey the law all the time. 4 Students might feel they were   (luck) if they are caught breaking a rule. 5 Many people consider legal texts   (interest) to read. 6 I don’t know why they stole my bike, it was a really   (expense) one. 7 Criminals can cause much   (happy) for their victims. Strategies box Make sure you talk about the events as they happen: First …/ Then …/ Later …/ After this …/ Finally …/ In the end … School rules: No chewing gum during the lessons No flashy or torn clothes No mobiles in the school building No loud music during the breaks No running in the corridors Work with a partner. Imagine Dan has invited you to join the ‘war council’ to prepare arguments against carrying out the school uniform regulations so strictly. Prepare a list of arguments for the school council. Then collect your ideas in class. SPEAKING 12 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv