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Grammar: Participle clauses

TB p. 104

• no. 1: I felt the sun shining on my face

1 I felt the hot sun shining on my face.

2 She spotted a snake hiding in the grass.

3 We could smell the bread baking in the oven.

4 We listened to the band playing traditional Mexican music.

5 He imagined himself on the beach slurping a long, cool drink.

6 I was lying in bed when I heard someone breaking into the house.

7 She screamed when she saw the bull running towards her.

8 They watched the wild ponies galloping across the moor.

• no. 2: I’ve never heard him speaking Spanish

a)

1 Does Jake really speak Spanish? – No, I’ve never heard him speaking Spanish.

2 Does Paul Smith’s older sister drive? – Yes, I’ve often seen her driving.

3 I don’t think Paul can play the piano. – Well, I’ve never heard him playing the piano.

4 You know what I think? Cindy smokes. – Really? I’ve never noticed her smoking.

5 John always sings in the shower. – Yes, I’ve often heard him singing in the shower.

6 Do Kim and Kyle hang out together? – Well, I’ve never seen them hanging out together.

b) [individuelle Lösungen, z.B.]

-I've never seen him playing cards.

-I've ofter heard Jill singing in the garden.

-I've listended to him playing the piano.

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Writing a summary

TB p. 105

a) [individuelle Lösung]

b) No, they haven’t followed all the tips.

c)

• Cem’s summary

good:

– names the text type and the author

– says what the text is all about

– leaves out unnecessary details

– uses his own words, doesn’t copy

to be improved:

– uses the simple past (third paragraph) – includes his own opinion (last paragraph)

• Leonie’s summary

good:

– says at the start what the text is about

– uses the present tense

to be improved:

– doesn’t give the text type (letter)

– doesn’t name the setting

– gives unnecessary details (practising how to paddle, wild animals, splashing)

– copies from the original text (quotes)

– includes her own opinion (first sentence)

WB p. 61

• no. 8

a) 1-4 & 6+7

b) [Bei Gesprächsbedarf: Klärung möglich in der Sprechstunde am Mittwoch]