Билет №10

Билет № 10

1.     Let’s talk about youth and society. What national and international youth organisations do you know?

There are many young people in the world. They have their own views and problems. In my opinion, the biggest youth problems today are generation gap, bad habits, earning money, crime and, of course, spending free time. Young people are the future of the world that is why it’s very important for them to show their own active position.

Today young people try to take an active part in social life. They usually join different clubs, groups or societies. They unite young people on different principles.

There are some informal youth groups: skinheads, hippies, punks. And there is always the problem of misunderstanding between these groups because their views differ.

Different religious youth groups aim at helping elderly people or working in hospitals. They even help former prisoners to start a new life. Religious organizations also involve young people into music and drama festivals.

Other youth organizations can be divided into: 1) non-political organizations and 2) youth organizations connected with political parties. They have different principles.

The largest non-political organization is The Scout Movement. The membership is voluntary; they have a special badge, a training programme and the motto «Be Prepared». They develop such skills as honesty, obedience, patriotism, kindness. The Belarusian Pioneer Movement is a part of the Scout Movement.

One of the organizations connected with political parties is the Youth Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (YCND), which cooperates with the National Union of Students. They organize meetings, demonstrations and festivals.

The most important youth organization in Belarus is theBelarusian Republican Youth Union or the BRSM. Its goals are to promote patriotism, moral values and they organize such activities as camping, sporting events, concerts, volunteer work, charity and different demonstrations to support the present power in our country.The BRSM was founded in 2002 and it has its emblem and flag.

2.     Have you ever taken part in any meaningful international events?

No, I haven’t. I have no free time. But I think that youth organizations do useful work to help young people to take an active part in social and political life of the country.

3.   What questions will you ask about a new project organized by the BRSM?

1.                What is your motto?

2.                Why did you organize this project?

3.                Do you have any sponsors?

4.                How many people are involved into this project?

5.                Do you take part in this project?

         4. Some young people want to become volunteers but don’t know what to start with. What will you recommend them to do?

They should write down their current hobbies and interests to see their strong sides. They should visit their local animal shelter and help to take care of animals. They should help elderly people.

5. If you have a chance to start a campaign, what will you campaign for?

Today a lot of people believe that they should do something to protect our environment. So I would start ‘’Environmental Protection Campaign’’. I would organize meetings with local authorities, different concerts and charity projects. I’m sure that nature protection is everybody’s concern.