Prime Time 5/6. Language in Use, Arbeitsheft

6 Music 21 8. I prefer something more . 9. But the rhythm should not be too fast. That would sound too . 10. I can’t stand this number when they play live because it is so . File sharing: Is it worth the trouble? a) What are your views on file sharing? Tick (✔) the sentences that best reflect your opinion. Fact file F File sharing A popular way to share or distribute computer data (e.g. music files) over the internet. If files are shared without permission, it is illegal. 4 File sharing is unfair because people use songs without paying for them. is great because you can get songs very cheaply. is a good opportunity to collect music on your hard disk if you don’t have a lot of money. is much better than stealing CDs from a shop. is nothing more than theft, you steal other people’s intellectual property. means a modern way of distributing/sharing music. leads to a lot of problems for the music industry. causes problems for people who want to sell their music. should be banned because it is often illegal. is not really a crime for me. should be made illegal to protect the rights of the song writers and artists. should not be supported by anybody. is regarded to be a minor offence, not worth talking about. is immensely popular, especially among young internet users. is something we all pay for because regular downloads become more expensive. can help unknown artists to become famous. can make it possible for smaller bands to publish their music widely and at very low cost. b) Rewrite the statements you have ticked in a logical order. If possible, connect them with linking words/phrases from the word bank. Word bank W Addition and • in addition • moreover Contrast but • however • although Reason because • that is (the reason) why Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv

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