Look at the highlighted expressions. Which are good points? Which are bad? Cover the first three offers. Complete the final offer with words from the highlighted expressions. Think of something you have in your home that you no longer need. Write a short description of it for Freecycle. Write around 150 words. Read each other’s descriptions. Talk together and choose something you need. 16 a b Writing & Speaking 17 a b Media task. There are people who accumulate too much stuff and are unable to throw away anything. In everyday language, they are called ‘hoarders’; psychotherapists speak of ‘compulsive hoarding’, or ‘the messy syndrome’. Use the internet to find out as much information about the topic as you can. Then prepare and give a presentation focusing on: ■■ symptoms ■■ a particular subtype (e.g. animal hoarding) ■■ possible therapies Imagine you are worried about your best friend, who seems to be turning into a hoarder. Write a blog post in an online forum asking for advice. You should: ■■ describe your friend’s behaviour and what his/her room looks like ■■ point out the changes in his/her personality you have noticed ■■ ask what you can do to help Write around 250 words. Freecycle Read the information on the website. 1 Do you think Freecycle is a good idea? Is there anything like this where you live? 2 Are there any offers you’d be interested in? Speaking 13 Writing 14 Vocabulary Describing products 15 http://www.freecycle.org/offers The global network of people who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns. Freecycle matches people who have things they want to get rid of with people who can use them. Our goal is to keep usable things out of rubbish tips. When you want to OFFER something, whether it’s a chair, piano or an old bicycle, simply send an email to your group. When you need something, post a WANTED message and a group member may have what you want. Two-door wardrobe: We have a small two-door wardrobe we no longer need. I’ve already taken it apart so it’s ready to go. The instructions are included. My number is: 07754736869. Angela Camera: I have a Canon DSLR. It’s in good working order although the auto-focus can play up sometimes. Maybe it could do with a new battery unit. It comes with a wide-angle lens. Thanks, Phil Exercise bike: I have an exercise bike. It’s in quite good condition. I don’t need it any more because I’ve joined a gym. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to exercise at home. Tim iPad: I have an old iPad. It’s in good working (1) , although the charger can (2) up sometimes. Instructions are not (3) , but it comes (4) a sturdy black case. Ideal (5) surfing and watching videos. Thanks, Pam Language skills Extras Explore 4 Lost and found 47 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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