The Duke of Edinburgh's Award This is a great way to have fun, make new friends and learn new things. The award has four parts: • VOLUNTEERING - Give your time to make a difference to people's lives. • FITNESS - Do some exercise and get fitter. • SKILLS - Learn something new - or get better at something you like. • EXPEDITION - Go camping and hiking in the countryside. If you complete everything, you get a certificate. Write an email to Mr Jones, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award leader at our school. Describe yourself and say why you want to do the award. 01 VOLUNTEE JOLUN To: From Subj I'd Aw po pe to M VOCABULARY AND READING Adjectives of personality 1 Read the poster and look at the photos. Then answer the questions in pairs. 1 What is The Duke of Edinburgh's Award? 2 What activities do students do for the award? ABOUT YOU Do you have any awards or prizes? If yes, what did you win them for? If no, do you know about any awards or prizes for young people in your country? 3 Can you do an award like this at your school? 4 If not, would you like to do one? or Grace
Английский язык 7 класс Награды и достижения молодежи Дюк Эдинбургской награды волонтерство фитнес навыки экспедиция сертификат новые друзья активные занятия награды для молодежи письмо к мистеру Джонсу
Dear Mr. Jones,
My name is Grace, and I am a student at our school. I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to express my interest in participating in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award program.
First, let me tell you a little about myself. I am 12 years old and I love exploring new activities. I enjoy sports, especially swimming and soccer, and I am also passionate about art and music. I believe that I am a friendly and motivated person who enjoys meeting new people and learning new skills.
I want to take part in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award because I think it is a fantastic opportunity to grow as a person. I am particularly excited about the volunteering aspect, as I love helping others and making a positive impact in my community. I also look forward to the fitness challenge, as it will encourage me to stay active and healthy.
Furthermore, I am eager to learn new skills, whether it’s improving my cooking abilities or trying out a new instrument. Lastly, the expedition part of the award sounds thrilling! I enjoy spending time outdoors, and I think camping and hiking will be a fun way to bond with my peers.
In conclusion, I believe that participating in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award will not only help me develop personally but also allow me to contribute to my community and make lasting friendships. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to your response.
Best regards,
Grace
Now, let's answer the questions from the assignment:
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a program that encourages young people to develop new skills, engage in physical activities, volunteer in their communities, and go on outdoor expeditions.
Students participate in four main activities: volunteering, fitness, skills development, and an expedition.
About You:
No, I do not have any awards yet, but I am eager to earn one through The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Yes, our school offers The Duke of Edinburgh's Award program, which I am excited about!
Since our school offers it, I am already looking forward to participating!