Αγγλικά Προχωρημένοι - Βιβλίο Μαθητή (Εμπλουτισμένο)
Lesson 1, Teens in action. Let's go green Lesson 3, Learn by doing! Επιστροφή στην αρχική σελίδα του μαθήματος
Lesson 2 Many hands make light work!
1
 Read Lyn's e-mail to Andrew.
Why is she writing?
2
 Read the advertisement.
What kind of work is it
about?
Volunteers Wanted
Are you interested in animals and conservation?
Do you like working with people?
If you have some spare time and you're over 18, we'll be happy to hear
from you.
Typical activities
  • Answering visitors' questions about the animals or giving them directions
  • Playing games and making badges with our young visitors
  • Helping out at special events
  • Taking visitors on guided tours
  • Helping our librarians (some experience in a library is useful)
Join us now! Post your CV to:
Volunteer Recruitment
Wild Zoo
Regent's Park
NW1 4RY
3
 What kind of voluntary work would you like to do for the zoo? Are you good
at/with any of the following? Discuss in pairs and then tell the class. The
Language Bank can help you.
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  1. I love animals so I could... / I'm good at drawing so I can ...
  2. I would like to help out at special events because I like ...
  3. You need to / should / must speak foreign languages to ...
  4. I don't like ..., so it's difficult to / I can't ... because...
  5. I think taking visitors on guided tours is enjoyable / interesting / boring because...
  6. If you like children, it's easy / fun to ....
  7. What about you?
  8. Are you good at / Do you like playing games?
UNIT 6
Lesson 2
Writing an application letter
4
 Do you know what a CV is? What information is there? Check with Lyn's CV.
5
 Read Lyn's letter to the Wild Zoo and her CV to find:
a. when she was born
b. what she wants to become in the future
c. where she has worked
d. what kind of person she is
15 June, 2006
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to answer your advertisement for
voluntary work in the Wild Zoo 1........................
I have just finished school but I have not started
my studies yet. I have always loved animals so I
want to become a vet. The college I want to go
to has already accepted me 2 ......................
...................... So, I think it is a wonderful idea
to spend the summer months as a volunteer for
the zoo.
I speak French very well. 3...............................
.................. for the last three years. I believe I
am a friendly person and I learn fast. 4 .............
................... and spending time with children.
I am sending you my application form and my
CV. I look forward to your answer.

Yours faithfully,
Lyn Elliot
Link to www.e-yliko.gr for the first grade of Junior High
School: Our Restaurant: Staff - Level 3 - Curriculum Vitae
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name
Address
Tel. Number
Nationality
Date of Birth

Education
1999-2006

Languages

Skills


Experience

Interests 		Lyn Elliot
5 ..................................
020 7798 098
British
11 May 1988


Oatridge Secondary School

French (Level C1)

Computer literate (Word,
PowerPoint)

Assistant in school library

6 ................................
6
 Complete the gaps (1-6) with one of the following phrases (a-g).
There is one extra.		 img
a. 8 Milton Road, SE1 London
b. but classes start in September.
c. so I received very good grades.
d. I also like meeting new people
e. I have also worked in the school library
f. reading, dancing
g. which I read on your website
7
 What voluntary activity can Lyn do for the Zoo?
Explain why.
8
 Have you ever done any voluntary work? Tell the
class.
Many hands make light work!
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Work
1
 Match the words (a-j) with their meanings (1-10). Lyn's letter
and CV can help you.		 img
a. skills
b. experience
c. qualifications
d. voluntary work
e. interview
f. personal qualities
g. working hours
h. salary
i. application form
j. CV 		......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
...... 		1. a talk with a company about a job you want to get
2. things you can do (type, drive etc.)
3. your character (if you are polite, friendly etc.)
4. work of the same type you've done before
5. work done for no pay
6. the money you get for your work every month
7. certificates and exams you've passed
8. it gives information about you
9. a special form you complete to get a job
10. the hours when you work
2
 Which of the above (a-j) does Lyn mention in her letter and CV?
3
 Complete the cards with information about you. You don't have to fill in all of them.
Present Perfect Simple (2)
1
 Match each word in bold with what it shows (a-d).
1. I have just finished school.
2. I haven't started my studies yet.
3. The college has already accepted me.
4. I have worked in the school library for three years. 		......
......
......
...... 		a. a period of time up to now
b. finished a short time ago
c. not finished
d. finished
see Grammar Appendix, page 172
2
 Think about today or this week. Tell each other about something you or a member of
your family
a. have / has just done
b. haven't / hasn't done yet 		c. have / has already done
d. have / has done for some time
and what the results are in the present.
e.g. I've just eaten a sandwich so I'm not hungry right now.
Dad hasn't bought tickets for the match yet so I don't have any.		 UNIT 6
Lesson 2 Many hands make light work!
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Volunteers Wanted for this year's local BAZAAR
We need students to
talk to shop owners and collect products to sell
type invitations
draw posters
prepare a play
decorate classrooms
visit Greek and foreign sites for ideas
play music for our visitors
cook for our visitors (mums should help)
play games with young visitors
The money from the bazaar will go to the local children's hospital!
1
 You have just seen this advertisement in
the local newspaper. Write a letter to the
council to volunteer. Use Lyn's letter as a
model.
Follow this plan:
  • Par. 1: Say why you are writing and how
    you feel about the idea of the bazaar.
  • Par. 2 & 3: Give some information about
    you and your skills / experience / personal
    qualities (use the information about you in
    Vocabulary Link Task 3) and say how you
    could help out.
  • Par. 4: Close your letter
2
 Prepare a short CV. Use Lyn's CV as a model.
3
 When you finish, get in groups, read
letters and CVs and decide how each
person can help.
  • Areti is good at ... so she can .... Do you agree?
  • I think that Manos can .... because....
  • I can see here that you have studied / know ... so do you want to ...?
  • I don't want to .... I prefer to ....
  • I find ... boring. Can I ...?
  • What about Antigoni?
e.g.We think that Manos and Antigoni can play music for our visitors because they play the
synthesizer and the guitar in a band.
Areti is great at drawing so she can prepare the posters for the bazaar.