MSL ENGLISH WORKBOOK · 10. KLASSE M10
Unit 3
Making a difference
Australia & India · climate action · volunteering · global choices
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Grammar
Australia & India · climate action · volunteering · global choices
Present perfect progressiveWe have been researching climate projects for three weeks.
Reported speech - no backshiftShe says the project needs more volunteers.
Reported speech - backshiftHe said the bus would leave the next morning.
Time expressionstoday → that day · tomorrow → the next day
Volunteeringenquiry · project · training · responsibility
Global choicesproducts · impact · suppliers · complaint
A · Present perfect progressive.
Our group ___ local climate projects for three weeks.
How long ___ with this organisation?
The river ___ more plastic waste since the rainy season began.
They ___ on the community garden since early spring.
I ___ different volunteer programmes all morning.
B · Reported speech without backshift.
Maya says that the project ___ more volunteers.
The coordinator says they ___ at the centre at nine tomorrow.
The website states that all donations ___ directly to local projects.
Ravi says he ___ the translated form today.
The guide tells us the river ___ unsafe after heavy rain.
C · Reported speech with backshift.
“We finished the survey yesterday.” - She said they ___ the survey the day before.
“I will send the form tomorrow.” - He said he ___ the form the next day.
“We are working in Jaipur.” - They said they ___ in Jaipur.
“I have never volunteered abroad.” - She said she ___ abroad.
“We can reduce the packaging.” - The manager said they ___ the packaging.
D · Grammar in context.
The students ___ on the campaign since Monday.
The coordinator explained that the bus ___ at seven the next morning.
The product card states that the material ___ locally.
He said the company ___ its policy the previous year.
We have been comparing products to find the one with the ___ environmental impact.
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Dialogue
Real-life communication · precise answers
Dialogue strategy Read both parts carefully. Choose the reply that fits meaning, register, tense and situation - not just one familiar word.
NGOs and volunteering
Ask precise questions, show responsibility and report information accurately.
“What does your organisation focus on?” - “___”
“How long have you been working here?” - “___”
“What did the coordinator say about training?” - “___”
“Why do you check several sources?” - “___”
“Can I volunteer if I have never worked abroad?” - “___”
“What should I include in an enquiry?” - “___”
Products, media and complaints
Use evidence, report what others said and ask for realistic solutions.
“Why did you choose this product?” - “___”
“What did the company say about the packaging?” - “___”
“How has social media affected this activity?” - “___”
“What would make this complaint clearer?” - “___”
“Why is this international business relevant?” - “___”
“What did you learn from comparing sports in Australia and India?” - “___”
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Sentence Structure
Build accurate M10-level sentences with the grammar of this unit.
Build it right Every word is needed. Identify the finite verb and verb phrase first; then place objects, adverbs, clauses, place and time precisely.
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Listening
Listen for gist first, then for precise details, attitude and reasons.
Listening strategy Read the questions before playing the track. On the second listening, focus on names, time references, reasons, contrasts and reporting verbs.
TRACK 1
Monitoring the coast
How long has the group been monitoring the beaches?
What happens before new volunteers begin fieldwork?
TRACK 2
An enquiry about volunteering
What is the minimum stay?
Which qualification is required?
TRACK 3
A youth support project
What is the centre’s first priority?
Why do staff collect reliable information?
TRACK 4
Choosing a responsible product
What advantage does the second pair have?
Why does Noah not rely on online popularity alone?
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