15 Discuss the following questions in pairs or groups:

• How are people in the article helping charity?

• Explain the meaning of the phrase “All-Star Weekend”.

• What are the reasons that inspire the main characters of the article to raise money for charity?

16 Give a direct translation of the paragraphs underlined in the article.

17 Look through the paragraphs of the article carefully and find the words that mean:

a) the act of doing smth. or having a quality that compensates for the faults or bad aspects of smth. (paragraph 1)

b) clear and definite (paragraph 2)

c) to make smb. very tired (paragraph 3)

d) the people living in one place, district or country, considered as a whole (paragraph 4)

e) a particular aim or duty that one wants to fulfill more than anything else (paragraph 5)

f) to remove smb. from a game, team, etc. (paragraph 6)

g) a talk on a moral or religious subject, usually given by a priest during a religious service (paragraph 7)

h) to limit the amount of smth. that smb. is allowed to have

(paragraph 8)

i) harsh and difficult conditions (paragraph 9)

Make up sentences with these words.

18 Fill in the phrases from the article with the correct word(s) given in the list below. Use the word(s) only once.

corporate sponsors humanity to break a contribution

rigors human resources to ration medical care

to undergo a second thought served

1. to ignore the injuries and ………

2. my target is ……… the ground

3. as he continues …….. aggressive treatment

4. people who have ……… their medication

5. many in America would hardly give ………

6. ……… have to come together

7. stories of charity, ……… and even redemption

8. they ……… their community

9. why shouldn’t I make ………

10. schmoozing potential ………

11. when you consider the poverty, the lack of ………

19 Decide whether you agree or disagree with the following statements, give any reasons to support your decision:

a) “Whenever a disaster appeal is launched or a charity begins a new campaign, there is one thing you should be aware of - there will always be a celebrity.”

b) “No one doubts the sincerity of superstars who lend their names to worthy causes, and many of them have backed other campaigns. In most cases they genuinely believe in what they are supporting.”

20 Do you know any celebrities who care enough to show real dedication and help out when there is no prospect of money or a photograph in the papers? Give examples.

21 You have been asked to organize a fund-raising event. Consider the points below and make a presentation.

1. Who the money is going to.

1. Will it be a local charity?

2. An international organization?

3. Or may be a country or a group of people which is in particular need at the moment?

4. Why have you decided to help this particular cause?

2. The kind of event you are going to organize.

1. Will it be sponsoring sports event?

2. If so, what kind of sport?

3. Or, will it be some kind of cultural event?

4. Maybe a film show or a play or a concert? What will you do exactly?

3. Who you’re going to invite.

1. Are you going to invite any celebrities or local dignitaries?

2. If yes, who, why?

4. The practicalities.

Decide on the date, the time and the venue.

5. Prepare to present your ideas to the class following the structure given below:

1. Nominate a spokesperson.

2. Help the spokesperson to prepare a presentation according to the plan:

   1. Explain who you are raising the money for and why you chose this cause.

   2. Explain what kind of event you are going to organize and why you chose this kind of event.

   3. Explain the practicalities.

   4. Invite your audience to be generous in their support and answer any questions they may have.

   5. Listen to the other groups’ presentations. Which group presented

a) The most original fund-raising idea?

b) The most practical fund-raising idea?

The headline of the article you are going to read is “Charitable appeals policy”. What do you understand by this heading? Try to predict what subject is going to be touched upon in the article. Is there any similar policy that exists in your country? If yes, speak about the major principles and rules of this policy based on your own knowledge and life experience. Be ready to share your ideas on the topic whether it is obligatory or not to have such regulations in contemporary society.