B r 4 | came across the Global Mamas site while shopping online. Thi ‘That's because, my friend Brenda and | had always dreamt of traveling to Africa. | started reading about Global Mamas and the more | read the more interested I became in the cause. tt tumned out that Global Mamas is @ non-profit organisation that strives to help Ghanaian women earn 2 livellhood by helping them create and sell traditional handcrafted products. Iwas moved by the hardships they face and felt en overwhelming desire to contribute. Brenda didn’t need much convincing to join me. We soon found ourselves flying to Cape Coast, whichis where wwe would be staying with our host family and working with a team of ‘mamas’ on a design project for three months. Initially, both Brenda and | felt frustrated because the comforts that we take for granted are considered @ luxury in places like Ghana. Nevertheless, we soon settled into 2 rostine, one that we came to love. In those three months, we became totally immersed in Ghanaian culture, We took in all the sights, tastes, smells and sounds of this wonderful place We lived and worked side by side with Ghanaian people and developed a deep respect for them, and an appreciation of heir courage, generosity and optimism. When the time came for us to leave we did so Waithisyheaiyiheatt! My experience in Ghana made me realise that we all have S responsibility and a role to play in making the world 3 better place. Volunteering helped me step out of my comfort zone and embrace a totally new reality and perception of life. It taught me to Kespishiepenmind, vwvakened my compassion and respect for people who persevere in the face of difficulties and increased my folerance of cultural diversity. Whenever | think back to my experience, am filed with a deep sense of eratitude tthelped carve a path for me, one that | intend to follow. twill without a doubt, be volunteering for many years to come! Writing anarti 8. Discus «Read the rdle below and choose from the words (2) the fone that you think answers tt is more precious than jewels or gold; it cannot be bought, it cannot be sold. Usually, to get it, you must ER grow old. The only other way isto listen when tol. 14 Although you may think it is hard, mean and cold, ~— its true form is kind, warm and bold. What is it? [oy Rentiece Berespeet etrust diidom «-noresty « Why is there a strong connection between this particular quality and age? | Which of the other qualities mentioned above do you think come with age? Why? dahow words ‘Volunteer in Ghana’ immediately ESUBHENITEVE je including a personal account Read the writing task below and underline the key words/phrases. What are ‘you required to write? A lifestyle magazine has invited readers to contribute to a series of articles entitled Life Lessons’ or its next issue. Write an article in which you talk about an experience that has had a very big impact on your life and what you learnt from it. Read the sample article for the writing task above and complete the tasks that follow. *. $NA 11. which of the following headlines do ‘you think is the most suitable for the article? Why? ‘An Ideal holiday destination ‘Combining Work and Play ‘A Window on the World! 2. Each of the following statements: corresponds to one of the paragraphs in the article. Write the numbers 1-3 in the boxes. In this paragraph the writer: a. describes his/her experience. be. introduces the person/people involved. |_| ‘c. mentions how he/she feels now about his/her experience. Ug ‘d. mentions for the first time where his/her _ ‘experience took place. fe. explains what his/her experience taught him/her. f. describes the events leading up to the actual experience. ‘g. mentions the emotions he/she felt while going through the experience.