o Ive never seen such a parade of jewelry as there was at the party 7. powerful having great power; very strong, full of force Examples weaker ones 8. suspe to believe to exist or be true; to think likely We suspected that it was a trick to get our money We suspected that it was a trick to get our money 9. volunteer v. to offer one's services or help without payment; to offer(to do sth ) esp. when other are unwilling. n. a person who volunteer He volunteered to help at the scene of the accident As soon as war was declared, many men volunteered Are there any volunteers for cleaning the kitchen? This work costs us nothing; it's done by volunteer Understanding the Text Why did the author say that volunteering in Sydney helped her prepare for her involvement in the winter games in 2002? It was a good opportunity to learn more about staging a major multi-sport event 2. Before the author became part of this massive event, how aware was she of the emotions involved in it? Little did she know just how much the experience would offer her such powerful feelings5 ⚫ I’ve never seen such a parade of jewelry as there was at the party. 7. powerful: having great power; very strong; full of force Examples: ⚫ Powerful nations sometimes try to control weaker ones. ⚫ Electric current is often powerful enough to kill. 8. suspect: to believe to exist or be true; to think likely Examples: ⚫ We suspected that it was a trick to get our money. ⚫ We suspected that it was a trick to get our money. 9. volunteer: v. to offer one’s services or help without payment; to offer (to do sth.), esp. when others are unwilling. n. a person who volunteer. Examples: ⚫ He volunteered to help at the scene of the accident. ⚫ As soon as war was declared, many men volunteered. ⚫ Are there any volunteers for cleaning the kitchen? ⚫ This work costs us nothing; it’s done by volunteers. ◼ Understanding the Text 1. Why did the author say that volunteering in Sydney helped her prepare for her involvement in the Winter Games in 2002? It was a good opportunity to learn more about staging a major multi-sport event. 2. Before the author became part of this massive event, how aware was she of the emotions involved in it? Little did she know just how much the experience would offer her such powerful feelings