On Screen p 53. It’s a dog’s life. Writing an article

Task description:

A monthly magazine about social issues has asked readers to send in articles on worthy causes. You decide to write an article in which you describe a charity you support, explain how and why you support it, and assess its importance for the community.

What does it (1)__________ to make a huge difference in someone’s life? Would you be (2)__________________ to learn that all you need is a friendly pet and few hours a week?
But let me back (3)_______________ a bit. When my elderly neighbour moved (4)_____________ aged care, I decided to visit her one Sunday. I wasn’t sure (5)_____________ to expect: Would she feel depressed at having to leave her own home?
I needn’t have (6)_____________. An amazing charity called Pet Set had taken care of that. Sitting by her (7)___________ was a big white English Bulldog, Winston. It was Winston’s job to offer companionship to the elderly residents, and this he (8)______________with great success. Apparently, Winston visited three times a week and (9)__________ everyone’s spirits. Speaking with his owner, I learned that Pet Set volunteers take their good-natured dogs to places like aged care facilities and hospitals to (10)__________ improve the wellbeing of residents and patients.
‘What a great idea!’ I thought. Wanting to take part, but not (11)___________ a pet, I offered my time (12)_______________ an administration officer. Twice a week, I work the phones and organise the volunteers. Knowing that I’m doing something (13)______________ with my time is important to me. Getting to know the dogs and seeing the joy they bring is an (14)_____________ bonus.
I constantly hear heart-warming stories resulting (15)__________ these visits. For the elderly residents who have experienced the trauma of giving (16)______________ their own beloved pets, a regular visit from a friendly dog does (17)_____________ for their morale and gives them something to look forward to. (18)_____________ for the dogs, they love the attention and the treats they get!
Don’t think twice about it. I encourage anyone who has spare time and a placid pooch to enquire about getting involved. (19)__________ if, like me, you don’t have a pet, there are ways you can help. Look (20)______________ it – you won’t regret it



KEY



1. take



2. surprised



3. up



4. into



5. what



6. worried



7. side



8. did



9. raised/ lifted



10. help



11. having



12. as



13. worthwhile



14. added



15. from



16. up



17. wonders



18. As



19. Even



20. into

Close-up p 47. Key Word Transformations

1. Homeless men felt so cold that they held their arms and legs close to their body beneath thin blankets on the sidewalk.
ROUGH
So __________________________________________ huddled beneath flimsy blankets on the pavement.


KEY


So cold did men sleeping rough feel that they huddled beneath flimsy blankets on the pavement.





2. She spoke in a remarkably unemotional way about having fled the horrors of war.
FOR
She had run ___________________________________________________  matter-of-factly about it. 



KEY


She had run away from the horrors of war, for all that she spoke remarkably matter-of-factly about it. 



3. If the school continues to be held in higher regard, it will help to reduce economic inequality.
STATURE
Should ___________________________________________ back economic inequality.



KEY


Should the school continue to grow in stature, it will help to cut back economic inequality.



4. They praised the group as they had been successful in making an effort to raise funds.
COMMENDED
The _________________________________________________ efforts.


KEY

The group were commended for their successful fundraising efforts.



5.   I wanted to have an important effect on the world with a cutting-edge discovery someday. As a consequence, I chose to pursue a career in medical research
MARK
I chose to pursue a career in medical research in ______________________________________  groundbreaking discovery.



KEY


I chose to pursue a career in medical research in order to make my mark on the world with a groundbreaking discovery.