Think about your past and write a few sentences using verbs followed by –ing, like Dorothy did. Compare your stories with a partner. In her story Dorothy uses the words below. Put them in the correct categories. Write down as many related words as you can think of. Use an online dictionary if you need help. Adjective Verb Noun(s) celebrated, celebrative celebrate celebrity, celebration Imagine you are a member of the bus driver’s family Dorothy lived with in high school. Write an email to the local authorities to tell them about your experience of meeting Dorothy and how successful she has been. Your aim is to point out to the local authorities how important it is to help poor children. You should: ■■ explain her life circumstances ■■ point out how the school and town community rallied around Dorothy to help ■■ explain about her college applications and her success there Write around 200 words and don’t forget to write an appropriate beginning and ending for your email. Media task. Harvard is one of the eight ‘Ivy League’ universities. Use the internet to research either Harvard or one of the other universities. Make notes about these points: ■■ its location and history ■■ what subjects are taught there ■■ where the name ‘Ivy League’ comes from Present your findings to the class. b Vocabulary Related words 3 afford cleaner contribute different electricity final excel stable accept apply admit celebrity Writing 4 Speaking 5 Language skills Extras Explore 5 Money matters 57 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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