Applied English for Volunteerism

Review of vocabulary, grammar and concepts: Salem Senior Center
June 12, 2001


(points _____ / 10 )

Group members _______________

_______________ _______________

 

Take turns writing the answers. Write neatly. Everyone must participate in the discussion and use English.


1. The Salem Senior Center _______________ owned and operated _________ the C________ of _________ . Funding comes from several sources, which are:

a.

b.

c.

d.

2. What is the ratio of paid staff members to volunteers? (Ratio can be expressed as # : # and said "# to #".)

 

3. What is Robin's full name and her title?

 

 

4. Name ten activities that can be enjoyed at the Senior Center. Use the "ing" noun form of the activity, for example, "playing cards".

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

g.

h.

5. Robin __________ that the two most important purposes _________ the Center _________ to provide for seniors:

a.

 

b.

 

6. When asked, Robin said the best part and the hardest part of her job are:

a. (best)

 

 

b. (hardest)

 

 

7. What are the purposes of the little store we visited ("The Boutique" = little store in French)? (finish the phrases below)

a. to provide a place for seniors to

 

b. to raise

 

8. What did you learn about volunteerism and American culture from visiting the Salem Senior Center?