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This unit includes:
LANGUAGE
Pronunciation
Elision of vowels
Vocabulary
Words and phrases related to ASEAN
Grammar
Gerunds as subjects and objects
SKILLS
Reading: Reading for main ideas and specific information in news items about ASEAN countries
Speaking:
• Discussing the skills and experience needed for the ASEAN Youth Programme
• Asking for and giving opinions
Listening: Listening for main ideas and specific information in a conversation about an ASEAN school tour programme
Writing: Writing a proposal for a welcome event
COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE / CLIL
Everyday English
Giving and responding to compliments
Culture
New Year Festivals in ASEAN
PROJECT
Doing research about an ASEAN member
I. GETTING STARTED
At the ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme (AYVP) office
1. Listen and read. 🎧
Mai: Good afternoon. My name's Mai Nguyen. Are you Ms Pang? You replied to my email and invited me to visit your office.
Ms Pang: Yes, I'm Ms Pang. It's nice to meet you, Mai. So how did you hear about us?
Mai: My cousin was an AYVP volunteer. He often said taking part in the programme was an experience he would never forget.
Ms Pang: Glad to hear that. The main goals of AYVP are promoting youth volunteering and helping the development of the ASEAN community.
Mai: What can I do to prepare for the programme?
Ms Pang: Well, to become an AYVP volunteer, you must be qualified for the programme, and this depends on the themes for the year.
Mai: What are the areas covered by AYVP?
Ms Pang: There are eight themes. I suggest checking our website to find out this year's themes.
Mai: How are volunteers selected?
Ms Pang: To be selected, you should be over 18. Then you may need to propose a community project related to the theme. And we'll probably interview you to make sure you speak English well and are very keen on participating in the programme.
Mai: That doesn't sound too difficult. Thanks so much for meeting me.
Ms Pang: You're welcome.
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2. Read the conversation again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
| T | F | |
| 1. Mai is a member of the ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme. | ||
| 2. One of the aims of AYVP is to help young people volunteer. | ||
| 3. Mai can only find last year's themes on the AYVP's website. | ||
| 4. Mai can apply to join the AYVP when she turns 18. |
3. Match each word with its definition.
| 1. volunteer | a. things that you hope to achieve |
| 2. qualified | b. the process of becoming bigger and better |
| 3. development | c. someone who does a job without payment |
| 4. goals | d. having the training or experience to do a particular job |
4. Complete the sentences using words and a phrase from 1.
1. _____ in the programme was an unforgettable experience for Mai's cousin.
2. The main goals of AYVP are _____ youth volunteering and the development of the ASEAN community.
3. Ms Pang suggested _____ their website.
4. Mai thanked Ms Pang for _____ her.
