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    UNIT 4 LIFE LESSONS

    1 BEFORE YOU WATCH


    a Look at the pictures. Answer the questions with a partner.

    1 What do you think are the main reasons people become homeless? Which reasons apply to homeless people in your country?
    2 Which of the ideas below do you think are good ways to help homeless people? Why?
    • Give them money.
    • Give them food.
    • Provide them with places to live.
    • Provide educational programmes.

    b Tell the class about the ideas you discussed.

    c Match the words in bold (1–8) with the meanings (a–h).


    1 He works on a construction site. It’s a physically demanding a living in the same way as most people
    job. b on the same level or having the same meaning
    2 The programme helps disabled people live in mainstream society. c to join something by putting your name on a list
    3 The courses aim to help people to be self-sufficient. d someone who receives something
    4 The city offered free meals during the winter. It was a lifeline e difficult, requiring hard work that tires out your body
    for many homeless people. f able to take care of yourself
    5 The tests students take at the end of the course are g to be in a situation that gets steadily worse
    equivalent to final university exams. h something that gives you the help you need
    6 I’ve enrolled in a Spanish course.
    7 After she lost her job, the family spiralled into poverty.
    8 We know who the recipient of the package was but not
    who sent it.

    Empower Second Edition B2 Video Worksheets © Cambridge University Press 2022 7


    UNIT 4 LIFE LESSONS
    2 WHILE YOU WATCH
    a Watch the video. Read the sentences. Choose the best summary of the main ideas in the video.
    1 Lack of educational achievement can lead to financial problems and homelessness, so offering educational programmes is a good
    way to help homeless people.
    2 Charities, such as the Denver Rescue Mission, do important work because homelessness is a major problem in the USA.
    3 Taking general education courses can help young people become self-sufficient citizens and find a job.

    George Holmes Ryan Ruybal

    b Watch again. Which sentences describe … ? Choose a, b or c.


    a George Holmes b Ryan Ruybal c neither of them
    1 He dropped out of school. 4 He used to think education was pointless.
    2 He used to work in a restaurant. 5 He has two children.
    3 He just started an educational programme. 6 He wants to study at university and get a degree.

    c Answer the questions. Make notes.


    1 Where do George and his son live?
    2 Why did George have to give up his job?
    3 What is the connection between lack of education and homelessness?
    4 What is the Denver Rescue Mission?
    5 What does the New Life Programme offer people?
    6 What is a GED?
    7 What are the criteria for joining the New Life Programme?
    8 What can people do after they graduate?

    d Compare your answers with a partner. Watch the video again and check.

    3 AFTER YOU WATCH


    a Work in pairs. Each choose one role (Student A or Student B) and prepare for an interview.
    Student A: You work for the Denver Rescue Mission. You are going to be interviewed by Student B about the topics below. Make notes
    about what you will say.
    • the charity’s general work with homeless people
    • your ideas about how to help with homelessness
    • the charity’s GED programme
    Student B: You are going to interview someone (Student A) who works for the Denver Rescue Mission. You want to know about the
    topics below. Think about questions to ask. Make notes.
    • the charity’s general work with homeless people
    • the person’s ideas about how to help with homelessness
    • the charity’s GED programme

    b Have the interview. Then work with a new partner. Have the interview again.

    Empower Second Edition B2 Video Worksheets © Cambridge University Press 2022 8

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