Билет № 23

Билет № 23

1.     Let’s talk about youth and society. There are many ways for young people to be involved in social life. Tell me about some of them.

There are many young people in the world. They have their own views and problems. 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.     Are you concerned about what is going on in the world?

Yes, I am. I worry about our world, because it is the place where we live. I try to do everything possible to make it better. But I have no free time at all and I don’t take part in any organisation. 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 the campaign “Harvest for the homeless”?

1.  Do you take part in this campaign?

2.  Why did you organize this campaign?

3.  Do you have any sponsors?

4.  How many people are involved into this campaign?

5.  What are the results of this campaign?

4. Give me a piece of advice on how to make a summer holiday enjoyable and beneficial for other people.

You should become a volunteer and help other people. You can walk their pets for them. You should read books for people who can’t read. You should make a tour around your city for other people.

5. People say that volunteering can make a great difference to our lives and the lives of others around us. What do you think about it?

There are always a lot of people who agree to work without any pay.  I think they want to be helpful. When you help other people it gives you a sense of importance and necessity. And you feel better because you make the world better.