Complete the sentences with these words. Then read the article to check. 1 Do you hoard things and never throw them ? 2 I’d tidy the front room. 3 I’d clean the kitchen 4 I’d put the kids’ toys in their cupboards. 5 Every year, we get rid a lot of our old stuff. 6 It’s good to give stuff you don’t need any more. Discuss the questions. 1 Do you find it easy to throw or give things away? 2 Do you ever take things to second hand shops or swap shops? 3 How often do you get rid of old stuff and replace it? Do you usually sell it, give it away or throw it away? 4 Would you use the services of an organisation like The Declutterers? Vocabulary Multi-word verbs: tidying and cleaning 10 away (x3) of up (x2) Speaking 11 Please put your clutter outside your front door marked The DECLUTTERERS. All proceeds go to Halifax Orphanages: www.halifaxorphanages.com Get rid of all that unwanted stuff and do some good at the same time!!! Have you ever despaired at the mess in your basement or tried in vain to find something in your attic? We offer free collection of clothes, shoes, furniture, books, records and CDs, electrical appliances, towels, bedding and toys. Collection every first Monday of the month. Let us help you and others less fortunate! Your class is doing a fundraising event for a neighbourhood charity project. You have decided to organise a flea market for young people. Draft a flyer like the one above. You should: ■■ explain the purpose of your fundraising event. ■■ indicate place and time of the flea market. ■■ list what is going to be on offer. 1 Business communication: How to write a flyer or a leaflet, p. 161. Writing 12 46 Language skills Extras Explore 4 Lost and found Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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