Les 2 week 2

Listening practice

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Listen to a talk by Andrew Cordner, who works for the National Volunteer Association. Decide whichTWO topics are not mentioned in the talk.
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1. the interview process for a volunteer role
2. working as a volunteer in other countries
3. examples of organizations recruiting volunteers
4. history of the National Volunteer Association

First of all, I should mention that 

Indeed, providing details of previous volunteer work could ensure that

What many people don’t realise is that

And it’s for this reason that 

all applications are welcome, whatever your experience may be. 

there are thousands of organizations looking for volunteers.

your application stands out from the rest

the charity needs someone with excellent software skill

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Decide if the statements are true or false, according to the information you heard

Students who contact the National Volunteer Association must have previous paid
work experience.

1. True
2. False

Applicants for the voluntary role at the museum are required to have a knowledge of
history and archaeology.

1. True
2. False

The charity for underprivileged children needs someone to improve a website they
already have.

1. True
2. False

The typical number of hours that students spend volunteering is between three and six.

1. True
2. False

For the River Renewal project, volunteers are provided with free accommodation.

1. True
2. False

Volunteers have to accept a voluntary role with an organisation if they have been
given an interview.

1. True
2. False

Grammar

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What would persuade you to ____________ out a high school student with their maths
homework?

1. help
2. find
3. take
4. turn

If you volunteered as a tour guide, what would you use to ____________ your way around your city?

1. help
2. find
3. take
4. turn

If a friend ____________ up at your house, and asked to stay with you for a few
weeks, what would your reaction be?

1. helps
2. finds
3. takes
4. turns

How good are you at ____________ to a plan? For example, if you arrange to meet a
friend at midday, how likely are you to be on time?

1. helping
2. standing
3. taking
4. sticking

Imagine you have an interview with a volunteer organisation next week. How would
you make sure you ____________ out from the other applicants … in a good way

1. help
2. stand
3. take
4. stick

Imagine a food festival is ____________ place in your city. What would your ideal volunteer role be?

1. helping
2. finding
3. taking
4. turning

Vocabulary

you learned the letter B in the exam idom

Write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word: benefit

Write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word: to betray (you are allowed to change the word)

Write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word: bias

Write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word: boundary

Writing - explanitory (explain)

• Write out the steps to take when you want to forgive someone close to you.
  
• Write about the top five things kids do to sabotage their grades in school.
  
• Write about the best strategies for keeping high grades in school.
  
• Write out the best steps to take when you’ve been misunderstood
  

Coose one of the above and write a short paragraph using explanation. (remember to include and show an opinion)

write your explanitory (explanation) paragraph.

What page are you on in Pride and Prejudice?
Write a short summary of what you have read.