Volunteering

Volunteering

By Katie Wirth

Listening comprehension

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This lesson consists of 3 listening exercises.

The next slide shows a link to the FIRST audio track. Click on it and listen twice. Then follow the rest of​ the slides and complete all exercises.

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English Intermediate

The topic is VOLUNTEETING

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Open Ended

What was the main idea of the lecture?

Open Ended

What are some examples of volunteer opportunities?

Open Ended

Are there any overseas volunteer opportunities?

Multiple Select

What are the reasons to volunteer mentioned in the audio?

• gain information about work

• meet interesting people

• find a boyfriend / girlfriend

• get rich

Open Ended

What type of volunteer work would you be good at?

Listening track 2

Volunteering

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Sarah and Audrey work together at school. How are their duties different?

Multiple Choice

What did Audrey say at first about volunteering?

• I don't like working outside.

• I don't think I will have time for this.

• Recycling is boring.

• I want to drive a garbage truck.

Multiple Select

What are 2 ways recycled products are used at this school?

• Recycled paper products in the cafeteria

• Glass bottles in vending machines

• Recycled batteries in smart phones

• Plant waste as compost material

Listening track 3

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Multiple Choice

Who volunteers more, college students or people of the same age not enrolled in college?

• college students

• not college students

Multiple Select

What are ways that students benefit from volunteering?

• College credit

• getting a job

• college admissions requirements

• improving their health

Open Ended

After you finish high school, do you think you might want to volunteer?