Explore speaking: Volunteer work Topic area: Citizenship Focus: Responsibility of the individual / Volunteer work Situation: You are taking part in an international youth conference, where students from all over the world come together to talk about issues of current social and political interest. Interaction (8–10 minutes): One of the topics is the responsibility the individual has towards other people. A participant from another country asks you about your views. In this conversation you should: ■■ give examples of volunteer work you have done or heard of ■■ explain why you think/don’t think that those who are privileged in life should help those in need ■■ discuss what you personally could do in the future to make the world a better place 34 Explore listening: Volunteer work You are going to listen to an interview with Brigitte, who talks about a charity she works for as a volunteer. First you will have 45 seconds to study the tasks below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, answer the questions (1–8) using a maximum of four words. Write your answers in the spaces provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. After the second listening, you will have 45 seconds to check your answers. 0 Where does the funding for Wiener Tafel come from? 1 What happens to unwanted food that is not salvaged by the Wiener Tafel? 2 How many Austrian citizens are close to or below the poverty line? 3 Where do the food supplies go to? 4 Which supporting measures does the Wiener Tafel insist on to ensure the sustainability of the donations? 5 Why does Brigitte refer to the Wiener Tafel as a ‘win-win situation’? 6 Where do the numerous volunteers come from? 7 Which term for ‘the poor’ has recently been coined? 8 What is Brigitte’s motivation for working for Wiener Tafel? 33 6v9fk7 59 collections, subsidies, membership fees 164 Language skills Extras Explore 12 Me and the world Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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