The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a youth programme that allows 14-24-year-olds to face challenges and receive a special award from the Duke of Edinburgh.
1 A reach one’s full potential (have necessary abilities to become successful in life) (phr)
2 В take action = do take part in = participate take place = happen take risks = do sth that can be sth undesirable
3 D competitor = rival contributor = cause player in a game participant = person who takes part in an activity
4 C each = in each category (referring to a number of items previously mentioned)
5 C passive present form
6 В perfect -ing form shows sth that happened after sth else finished
2 В take action = do take part in = participate take place = happen take risks = do sth that can be sth undesirable
3 D competitor = rival contributor = cause player in a game participant = person who takes part in an activity
4 C each = in each category (referring to a number of items previously mentioned)
5 C passive present form
6 В perfect -ing form shows sth that happened after sth else finished
1 full
2 skills
3 different
4 easy
5 rescue
6 charity
7 pick
8 gold
9 comes
2 skills
3 different
4 easy
5 rescue
6 charity
7 pick
8 gold
9 comes
There are three levels of the award: the bronze, the silver and the gold. Each level is more difficult and challenging than the previous one. Young people can take part in different activities in four different areas: volunteering, physical, skills or expedition. They can pick the activities they want to do in each area. Completing the awards can take from three months to three years.
This award can help young people to develop their character and learn life skills. They can learn to care for others through volunteering. They can learn a new skill such as dancing, parachuting, jewellery-making or first aid. They can also learn survival skills and endurance skills from going on an expedition.
“Support for talented youth” is a youth award programme run by the Russian Ministry of Education and Science. It aims to encourage young people to reach their potential and awards money for outstanding achievements by young people. 5, 350 prizes, of up to 60, 000 rubles, are awarded across all regions each year. They are presented to two groups. The first awards are given to young people who succeed in international olympiads. The second are given to those who are judged to have made significant achievements in areas such as scientific work, art and sports. It is important for young people to take part in these activities to develop their potential and to help our country develop in the future.
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