Question

3 Read the text again. Answer the questions.
1 Who started the award?
2 Why did he start the award?
3 How many levels of award are there?
4 How old do you have to be to get a Gold award?
5 How many activities do participants have to complete?
6 Who plans which activities the participants do?

Answer 1

1. The award was started by the Duke of Edinburgh.
2. He started the award to encourage young people to develop skills, engage in physical activity, volunteer in their communities, and undertake adventurous expeditions.
3. There are three levels of award: Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
4. To receive a Gold award, participants must be at least 16 years old.
5. Participants have to complete a set number of activities in each section of the award program, which includes volunteering, physical activity, skills development, and an adventurous expedition.
6. The participants themselves, with guidance from adult leaders, plan which activities they will undertake to fulfill the requirements of the award program.