Warm up: Watch a video clip and answer the questions.
1. Who are the volunteers in the clip?
2. What are their regular activities?
3. Who benefits from their service?
4. What is the purpose of these activities?

Warm up: Watch a video clip and answer the questions.
1. Who are the volunteers in the clip? Nguyen Tat Thanh College's students
2. What are their regular activities?

building houses and bridges, teaching children to read and
write, helping officers with IT tasks, etc.
3. Who benefits from their service?

Both local people and the students (volunteers)
4. What is the purpose of these activities?
A
To show the volunteers' willingness
B

CC

For a different community
To make the community better

Lesson 1: Getting started
Volunteering in a community

GETTING STARTED

LESSON 1

Analyse the clip.

WARM-UP

Vocabulary + Act. 1 (Check)

PRESENTATION

PRACTICE

PRODUCTION

• Act. 2: Listen and read.
• Act. 3: Choose the best answer to the questions.
• Act. 4: Find adjectives with the suffixes.
• Act. 5: Find a verb phrase to complete each
sentence.
• Act. 6 (Check): Identify the error.

Discussion
CONSOLIDATION

• Wrap-up
• Homework

Listen, repeat and guess the meaning of the new words through
pictures, examples and/or definitions.

Vocabulary:

/ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/
volunteer (n/ v)
 voluntary /ˈvɒləntəri/ (a) :

/əˈplaɪ/
apply to sb. for sth. (v): to request sth., usually officially, especially in
writing or by sending in a form
 applicant /ˈæplɪkənt/ (n):

a person who formally requests sth.

 application /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ (n): an official request for sth.

/buːst/
boost (v): to make something increase, or
become better or more successful
 boost (n)

/ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/
advertisement (n):
  

 advertise (v) /ˈædvətaɪz/
 advertiser (n) /ˈædvətaɪzər/: a person or business
that pays to advertise a product or service

/ɪnˈvɒlvd/

E.g. The couple was having a loud argument, and I was afraid to get involved.

 get involved: be a part of an activity or event 

/ˈbenɪfɪt/

benefit (n)

= advantage

 benefit (v): to be helped by something or to help someone
E.g. - I  feel that I will benefit greatly from her wisdom.
- How can we benefit those who most need our help?
 beneficial /benɪˈfɪʃəl/ (a) = helpful, useful, or good

Words

volunteer (n)/ (v)
 voluntary (a)
apply to sb. for sth. (v)
 applicant (n)
 application (n)
boost (v):
 boost (n):
advertise (v):
advertisement (n)
 advertiser (n):
get / be involved
benefit (n)
benefit (v)
beneficial (a)

/ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/
/ˈvɒləntəri/
/əˈplaɪ/
/ˈæplɪkənt/
/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/
/buːst/
/ˈædvətaɪz/
/ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/
/ˈædvətaɪzər/
/ɪnˈvɒlvd/
/ˈbenɪfɪt/
/benɪˈfɪʃəl/

Meanings

tình nguyện (viên)

xin ai cái gì
người xin (việc)
đơn xin (việc)
tăng, thúc đẩy
sự giúp đỡ, thúc đẩy
quảng cáo
mẩu quảng cáo
nhà quảng cáo
dính dáng, dính líu, tham gia
lợi ích
hưởng lợi/ mang lại lợi ích cho
hữu ích

Act. 1:
Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words below.

1. I've sent off applications for four different jobs.
2. We need more volunteers for our community projects.
3.  The people in the village has benefited a lot from this clean water
project.
4. Volunteering at an orphanage was such a boost to my compassion.
5.  There are endless opportunities for getting involved.
6. Many organisations run advertisements in both magazines and

printed newspapers.
volunteer

apply

boost

advertise

involve

benefit

(Textbook/ pp. 42-43)

PRACTICE:

Act. 2 (1/ p.42): Listen and read.
Kim:  Hi, Tam. I went to your house at 9 a.m., but you weren't there.
Tam:  Oh, when you came, I was working as a volunteer at our local centre for community
development.
Kim:  Ah, I see. How did you become a volunteer there?
Tam:  Just by chance. Last summer, while I was visiting the centre, I saw an advertisement for
volunteers. I applied and my application was successful.
Kim:  I also want to be a volunteer. I find community work very interesting.
Tam:  I agree. Community service not only benefits the local area, but can also boost our
confidence and help us learn many useful skills.
Kim:  What are the regular activities organised by the centre?
Tam:  Oh, there are endless opportunities for getting involved. For example, you can join a
local environmental group to clean up the park once a week or volunteer at an orphanage.
Kim:  Sounds good. How can I apply?
Tam:  I'll email you the form. You just fill it in and send it in.
Kim:  Thanks so much. I'm so excited about volunteering at the centre.
Tam:  No problem. Good luck. Hope your application is successful and you enjoy the work.

Act. 2 (1/ p.42): Listen and read.
Kim:  Hi, Tam. I went to your house at 9 a.m., but you weren't there.
Tam:  Oh, when you came, I was working as a volunteer at our local centre for community
development.
Kim:  Ah, I see. How did you become a volunteer there?
Tam:  Just by chance. Last summer, while I was visiting the centre, I saw an advertisement for
volunteers. I applied and my application was successful.
Kim:  I also want to be a volunteer. I find community work very interesting.
Tam:  I agree. Community service not only benefits the local area, but can also boost our
confidence and help us learn many useful skills.
Kim:  What are the regular activities organised by the centre?
Tam:  Oh, there are endless opportunities for getting involved. For example, you can join a
local environmental group to clean up the park once a week or volunteer at an orphanage.
Kim:  Sounds good. How can I apply?
Tam:  I'll email you the form. You just fill it in and send it in.
Kim:  Thanks so much. I'm so excited about volunteering at the centre.
Tam:  No problem. Good luck. Hope your application is successful and you enjoy the work.

Act.3: Read the conversation and choose the best answer to each of the questions. 
1. When Kim went to Tam's house, Tam was ______.
A. working as a volunteer at their local centre for community development
B. seeing an advertisement
C. visiting the centre
2. When did Tam become a volunteer at the local centre?
A. Just by chance.
B. This summer C. After her visit to the centre
3. Which of the following is not a benefit of community service?
A. It boots volunteers' confidence.
B. It represents the local area.
C. It helps volunteers learn many useful skills.
4. What is NOT a regular activity at the centre for community development?
A. getting involved
B. volunteering at an orphanage
C. cleaning up the park
5. To apply for volunteer work at the centre, Kim has to ______.
A. email Tam the form B. fill the form in and send it in C. Both A and B
6. “You just fill it in and send it in.” The word “it” refers to ______.
A. Tam's email
B. the form in Tam's email
C. Tam's application form

Competition: (Numbers of Lucks) In teams. Choose a number and
confirm the correct option that is defined above.

1
4
7

2
5
8

3
6
9

 1: When Kim went to Tam's house, Tam was ______.
A

A

working as a volunteer at their local centre
for community development

B

seeing an advertisement

C

visiting the centre

10

 2: When did Tam become a volunteer at the local centre?

20
A

Just by chance.

B

This summer

C
C

After her visit to the centre

 3: Which of the following is not a benefit of community service?

A

10
It boots volunteers' confidence.

BB

It represents the local area.

C

It helps volunteers learn many useful skills.

 4: What is NOT a regular activity at the centre for community
development?

AA

getting involved

B

volunteering at an orphanage

C

cleaning up the park

20

 5: To apply for volunteer work at the centre, Kim has to ______.

A

email Tam the form

BB

fill the form in and send it in

C

Both A and B

30

 6: “You just fill it in and send it in.” The word “it” refers to ______.

40
A

Tam's email

B

the form in Tam's email

C

Tam's application form

C

30

-20

-10

KEY: Read the conversation and choose the best answer to each of the questions. 
1. When Kim went to Tam's house, Tam was ______.
A. working as a volunteer at their local centre for community development
B. seeing an advertisement
C. visiting the centre
2. When did Tam become a volunteer at the local centre?
A. Just by chance.
B. This summer C. After her visit to the centre
3. Which of the following is not a benefit of community service?
A. It boots volunteers' confidence.
B. It represents the local area.
C. It helps volunteers learn many useful skills.
4. What is NOT a regular activity at the centre for community development?
A. getting involved
B. volunteering at an orphanage
C. cleaning up the park
5. To apply for volunteer work at the centre, Kim has to ______.
A. email Tam the form B. fill the form in and send it in C. Both A and B
6. “You just fill it in and send it in.” The word “it” refers to ______.
A. Tam's email
B. the form in Tam's email
C. Tam's application form

Act. 4: (3/ p.43): Find adjectives with the following suffixes in the conversation
and write them below. 

-ed:
-ing:
-ful:
-less:

excited

_________

interesting

_________

successful, useful

_________

endless

_________

TIPS: 
Describing how people are made to feel
(PASSIVE MEANING)
Describing things or people causing the
feeling
(ACTIVE MEANING)
Full of or having the qualities of
Without or lacking

Act. 5 (4/ p.43): Find a verb phrase in the conversation to
complete each sentence. 
was working as a volunteer at our local
1. Oh, when you came, I ____________
centre for community development.
2. Last summer, while I was visiting the centre, I ____________
an
saw
advertisement for volunteers.

past continuous
past simple

Act.6: Identify ONE error in each sentence and correct it.

1. Without fuel, the vehicles will become useful for moving supplies.
2. Blood donation is one of the most stimulated forms of volunteering.
3. We were hopeless that a good resolution could be found after the
campaign.
4. Linda was entering the room while you were drying your hair.
5. I found these photos when I were cleaning out my cupboards.
6.

I'm absolutely delighting that you

organisation.

can

join

our

voluntary

CHECK (H/o3): BALL GAME
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Act.6: Identify ONE error in each sentence and correct it.

1. Without fuel, the vehicles will become useful for moving supplies.
USELESS

Act.6: Identify ONE error in each sentence and correct it.
2. Blood donation is one of the most stimulated  forms of volunteering.
STIMULATING

Act.6: Identify ONE error in each sentence and correct it.

HOPEFUL
3. We were hopeless that a good resolution could be found after the
campaign.

Act.6: Identify ONE error in each sentence and correct it.

ENTERED
4. Linda was entering the room while you were drying your hair.

Act.6: Identify ONE error in each sentence and correct it.

5. I found these photos when I were cleaning out my cupboards.
WAS

Act.6: Identify ONE error in each sentence and correct it.

6.

DELIGHTED
I'm absolutely delighting that you

organisation.

can

join

our

voluntary

Act.6 (KEY): Identify ONE error in each sentence and correct it.

1. Without fuel, the vehicles will become useful for moving supplies.
USELESS

2. Blood donation is one of the most stimulated forms of volunteering.
STIMULATING

3. We were hopeless that a good resolution could be found after the
campaign. HOPEFUL
4. Linda was entering the room while you were drying your hair.
ENTERED

5. I found these photos when I were cleaning out my cupboards.
WAS

6. I'm absolutely delighting that you
DELIGHTED
organisation.

can

join

our

voluntary

Discussion: Work in pairs.
What activities will you do to help the community if
you are a member of a voluntary club?

CONSOLIDATION
1 Wrap-up: What have you learnt today?
• Some lexical items about VOLUNTEER
• Reading for specific information
• Introducing 4 ADJECTIVE SUFFIXES
• Revising PAST CONTINUOUS and Past Simple

2 Homework:

• Do GS.2/ p.43.
• Learn Vocabulary.

Thank you!