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Vocabulary skills: Collocations
Read the text. Then find verbs that collocate with the words and phrases below.
Write the infinitive of each verb.
KEY VOCABULARY SKILLS
STUDY SHEET 7, PAGE 164
The Duke of Edinburgh’'s Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (known as the DofE) began in the U.K. in 1956. It gives
young people from all backgrounds an opportunity to experience challenge and adventure,
acquire new skills, and make new friends. Each year, participants between the ages of 14
and 24 complete many hours of voluntary community work. There are three levels: Bronze,
Silver, and Gold. Each one requires increasing commitment, so you can choose which
level is best for you. There are four sections at Bronze and Silver level, and five at Gold.
These sections combine practical, cultural, and adventurous activities. Achieving a Duke of
Edinburgh's Award helps young people to develop a sense of responsibility, and promotes
values of persistence, commitment, and enterprise. It has a lasting impact on young people's
behavior, skils, and life chances.
In 1988, the DofE was expanded to become international. These days, over 635,000
participants around the world are achieving a DofE at any one time. Since the DofE began,
Over six million young people in over 123 countries have taken part, and it continues to grow
in popularity.
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an appointment / small talk / progress
success / your goals / independence
dark / older / crops
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a course / a form / an exercise
someone a chance / a talk / feedback
5
awareness / growth / competition
a qualification / knowledge / a reputation for something
a problem / dificulty / something at first hand
a friendship / a taste for something / an idea
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Predicting
Look at the title of the information sheet you’re going to read. Discus with a partner what.
think you'll read about.
Gnbal Youth Service Day
