2
Pay attention to the boldfaced words in Task 1. Choose the correct definition that
matches the meaning of each boldfaced word.
1
appreciate (v.)
a)
be thankful for something that somebody has done
b)
pay no attention to somebody/ something
2
donate (v.)
a)
waste money on food and clothes
b)
give money, food, clothes, etc.
to somebody/ something, especially a charity
3
encourage (v.)
a)
give someone support, courage or confidence to do something
b)
disagree with someone
4
inspire (v.)
a)
stop someone from doing something
b)
give somebody the desire or confidence to do something well
5
generosity (n.)
a)
readiness to give or share
b)
not wanting to spend money
6
grief (n.)
a)
a very happy feeling
b)
a very sad feeling
7
volunteer (n.)
a)
a person who does a job willingly and gets no payment
b)
a person who doesn’t like helping others
8
uplift the spirit
a)
make somebody feel sadder
b)
make somebody feel happier
Listen and check your answers. Pay attention to the pronunciation.
1
3
Complete the sentences with the words/phrases from
Task 2. You may need to change word forms.
0.
My grandmother
inspired
kindness in all her grandchildren.
1.
An anonymous person
★★★
one million manats to the charity.
2.
★★★
from several organizations are working to save the lives of endangered animals.
3.
The hospital has now bought a new body scanner, thanks to the
★★★
of some businessmen.
4.
We really
★★★
all the help your team gave us last month.
5.
Coffee can
★★★
of a tired and sleepy person.
6.
Children can feel real
★★★
at the loss of a pet.
7.
We want to
★★★
more children to use the library.