Global View - Volunteering (C0217)

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Global View - Volunteering (C0217)

Mark:

Thanks a lot for pitching in once again Judy, we really appreciate your help. It seems that at this time of year there are more and more people who are struggling to make ends meet. There aren’t many professional chefs like you who are so generous with their time.

Judy:

Don’t be silly Mark, I’m more than happy to donate my time to a good cause. Volunteering at the soup kitchen has been really rewarding for me. You know, it’s satisfying to provide good meals for those who are less fortunate, I feel like I’m really making a difference in some small way.

Mark:

Well, your skills are definitely appreciated here! The people who come here have fallen on hard times and a delicious hot meal can really bolster their spirits. That smells great! The needy are sure lucky to have you!

Judy:

Thanks Mark!

Judy:

Here you go, enjoy your meal!

Old lady:

Thank you my dear, Oh this looks lovely.

Judy:

You’re welcome, Hello sir, today we have…. are you doing here?

George:

Hey Judy! I’ll have a little of everything, thanks…. smells great!

Judy:

George, seriously …what are you doing here? I haven’t seen you since our divorce was finalized. You’ve got no right to be here, you’re hardly homeless!

George:

Don’t be like that Judy, I really miss your home cooking!

Key Vocabulary

pitch in

set to work vigorously

generous

willing to give away one's money, time, etc.

donate

give something for free to a good cause

fall on hard times

be in a difficult situation

needy

people who need practical or emotional support

hardly

almost not

generous

willing to give away one's money, time, etc.

pitch in

set to work vigorously

Supplementary Vocabulary

Culinary

having to do with the preparation of food

Selfless

To be giving of ones time and abilities

akwardness

to feel uncomfortable in a situation

Righteous

to live by a high code of conduct

Harrassment

to persistently bother someone