Unit 8. Celebrations

:: Vocabulary
Flysheet [`flai∫i:t] an extra sheet of material on the outside of a tent that keeps the rain out
Groundsheet [`graund∫i:t] a large piece of material that does not let water through that is placed on the ground inside a tent
Tent pole : one of the metal things which hold up a tent
Tent peg: a piece of metal which you hammer into the ground to keep the ropes in place
Guy ropes: ropes which are tied from the tent onto a peg in the ground


Events
Objective
Time and venue
Participants
Preparations and Students-in-charge
Activities
Expenses
Prepared by
Approved by
Format of a proposal for a celebration activity
Example of a proposal
Event : Camping to celebrate the foundation of HCYU
Objective: Campers to understand more about HCYU and to have fun
Time and venue: March 25th and 26th at Tao Dan Park
Participants: All HCYU members of the class (35 students)
Preparations and students –in-charge :
Flysheet and groundsheet, tent poles, guy rope, tent pegs, flags… - Vinh , Thuan, Tuan and Yen
Food and drinks - Hanh , Quyen, Thuy and Tam
Activities: March 25
Afternoon: set up tents (1 PM)
Evening : campfire and HCYU- oriented musical performances (Giao : soloist; Chi and Minh: duettists)
March 26
Morning: collective games
Afternoon: farewell party, striking camp
Expenses:
Materials for tents: 50 000 dong
Food: (35 students x 3000 dong/student/meal) x 4 meals = 420 000 dong
Candies and drinks: 20 000 dong
Farewell party: 30 000 dong
Contingency: 20 000 dong
Estimated total: 490 000 dong
Charge : 14 000 dong/ student
Prepared by: Thuc (HCYU Cell Secretary of 11A1)
Approved by: Nguyen Dinh Tien (homeroom teacher)
HOMEWORK

Now imagine that a celebration day is coming near (e.g Teacher’s Day) and you are one of the organizers of this event. Write down the notes for the proposal for the celebration of the day used the provided format.