competitor to spend more/less time text message in

competitor
to spend more/less time
text message
in person
on the phone
episode
virtual reality
weblog
reality show
flashback
fountain
to stop sb. doing sth.
to point to
horizon
but
to disguise
on screen
award-winning
viewer
to work out sth.
no way
to feel comfortable
to prove sb. wrong
to sound familiar
teen couples
located in
joy
to cope with
to care for
to scan
pros and cons
cop/detective series
documentary
soap opera
thriller
romance
to put on trial
to take care of
to lead a life
to be tricked into
to make sb. look foolish
irresponsible
to put at risk
to leave sth./sb. with sb.
one’s own opinion on
cast
polar bear
the story is set in
far from home
heartless
breathtaking
careers teacher/career adviser
leaflet
makeup artist
a written report about
job experience
low pay
to stay calm
commercial
accountant
to be stuck in traffic
to be late for work
nasty
to get into trouble
commercial break
advert/advertisement
value
to be convinced that
to get oneself a drink
to swear (swore, sworn)
to distinguish between
to divide into
appropriate
to become addicted to
to distract
instead of
of personal interest
emergency services
to take part in
Mitbewerber/in
mehr/weniger Zeit aufbringen
SMS
persönlich
am Telefon
Episode
virtuelle Realität
Internettagebuch
Realityshow
Rückblende, Flashback
Springbrunnen
jmdn. davon abhalten, etw. zu tun
auf etw. zeigen
Horizont
(hier:) außer
verbergen, verkleiden
auf dem Bildschirm
ausgezeichnet
(Fernseh-)Zuseher/in
(hier:) etw. verstehen, hinter etw. kommen
keine Möglichkeit, kein Weg
sich wohl fühlen
beweisen, dass jmd. unrecht hat
vertraut klingen
Teenagerpaare
liegen, sich befinden
Freude
umgehen mit
sorgen für
durchsuchen
Für und Wider
Krimiserie
Dokumentarfilm
Seifenoper
Thriller
Romanze
(hier:) testen, überprüfen
sorgen für
ein Leben führen
ausgetrickst werden
jmdn. dumm aussehen lassen
unverantwortlich
einem Risiko aussetzen
jmdn./etw. bei ... lassen
seine eigene Meinung zu
Rollenbesetzung, Ensemble
Eisbär
die Geschichte spielt in
weit weg von zu Hause
herzlos
atemberaubend
Berufsberater/in
Broschüre, Informationsblatt, Prospekt
Maskenbildner/in
ein schriftlicher Bericht über
Berufserfahrung
geringes Einkommen
ruhig bleiben
Werbespot
Buchhalter/in
im Stau stehen
zu spät zur Arbeit kommen
schlimm, böse, gemein
in Schwierigkeiten geraten
Werbepause
Anzeige, Werbespot
Wert
überzeugt sein, dass
sich ein Getränk holen/nehmen
(hier:) fluchen
unterscheiden zwischen
unterteilen in
angemessen
süchtig werden
ablenken
(an)statt
von persönlichem Interesse
Einsatzkräfte
teilnehmen
With so many competitors it’s hard to survive in the market.
I spend more time reading than for watching TV.
You shouldn’t send text messages during lessons.
I’m going to come over in person to make sure you get that package.
You’ve been on the phone for ages – isn’t your card used up yet?
Did you see the last episode of Friends?
Computer games create a virtual reality.
Writing weblogs is out, participating in online communities is in!
I like reality shows much more than fiction movies.
“What’s wrong?” – “Oh, I just had a flashback about something really
awful that happened once.”
“Is it raining?” – “No, that’s just the fountain in front if the window.”
You can’t stop me doing what I want, so don’t even try.
Could you point to that street on the map? I can’t find it.
There’s a new star on the horizon.
Everybody but John will go to the concert.
I didn’t recognise Tim. He was disguised as a ladybird.
Don’t believe everything you see on screen.
Teletubbies is an award-winning series for children.
viewer g view g to view
to work out = to find out
If he really wants to go there is no way we can stop him.
I don’t feel comfortable driving this new car yet.
You think I can’t dance? Well, let’s go out and I’ll prove you wrong.
Your name sounds familiar. Have we met before?
The hotel is located in a very nice neighbourhood.
Tonight, professional runner Kirk Bianco talks about the joy of marathon
running.
Coping with a new situation can be difficult.
My big sister helped to care for me when I was a baby.
The customs officer scanned their luggage for prohibited items.
Before buying a dog you should think of the pros and cons of having a pet.
When I watch a detective series I always know who’s the murderer.
My younger sister likes documentaries about animals.
Soap operas always have a “cliffhanger” at the end – you must turn on the
next episode and find out how the story continues.
I hate thrillers – they give me nightmares.
I love watching romances – they’re so moving, and they always make me
cry.
The candidates are put on trial to find out who’s the best.
I like taking care of animals. Maybe I should become a vet.
My parents lead quite a happy life.
I was tricked into buying those stolen CDs.
I don’t like it when people are made look foolish in talk shows.
It’s quite irresponsible to drink and drive.
Too much junk food puts your health at risk.
You can leave your dog with me for a few hours, I don’t mind.
I’m not quite sure about my own opinion on the subject. I need to think
about it some more.
She’s a cast member of Phantom of the Opera.
Polar bears have black skin to absorb a lot of sunlight.
The story is set in the Middle Ages.
Being so far from home I was glad I had my mobile.
It would be heartless to separate the cat from its kittens.
It was breathtaking to see the sun come up over the horizon.
If you’re not sure which career to pursue you should see your career
adviser.
What does it say in the leaflet about jobs in fashion?
Makeup artists work for film productions or TV.
I would like a written report about what happened here yesterday.
It’s good to get some job experience before you actually have to start
earning money.
Many part-time jobs only offer very low pay.
In case of an emergency it’s important to stay calm.
It’s hard to believe that such a short commercial is so expensive.
I like numbers, so I’m thinking about becoming an accountant.
I was stuck in traffic, so I was late for work.
I was late for work, so I missed the meeting.
It was a nasty shock when my wallet was stolen.
I didn’t have a good day at work yesterday. I got into trouble with my boss.
I think commercial breaks are really annoying.
We’ll have to put up with adverts/advertisements if we want to watch
Free TV.
The exact value of this ring is unknown.
I am convinced that my sister has read my diary.
Why don’t you get yourself a drink? They’re for free.
It’s not very polite to swear at people.
It’s hard to distinguish between Russian and Ukrainian.
We should divide ourselves into smaller groups.
Do you really think it’s appropriate to wear shorts to a nice restaurant like
that?
I think I have become addicted to chocolate.
Could you please stop whistling? It’s really distracting me.
We’re going on holiday in the winter instead of the summer.
I can easily understand topics of personal interest.
Emergency services can be called 24 hours a day.
If I were you I would take part in that course. I found it really helpful.