The Ripple Effect – A Story of Ryan’s Well

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1. Vocabulary Matching

Match the words with their correct definitions:  

Definition
(      ) A new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem.
(      )The process of collecting money for a particular purpose.
(      )A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. (      )The strong effect or influence something has on a situation or person.  
(      )Capable of being maintained over the long term without harming the environment or depleting resources.

Word
(     ) community (     ) initiative (     ) sustainable (     ) fundraising (     ) impact  
 
2. Comprehension Questions
Multiple Choice:

1.      What inspired Ryan Hreljac to start his project?    
a) A school assignment  
b) A trip to Africa   
c) A class discussion about the lack of clean water     
d) A documentary he watched

2.      At what age did Ryan begin his mission?
a) 6     
b) 8     
c) 10     
d) 12  

Short Answer:

3.      What was the first well Ryan helped build?
4.      How did Ryan's classmates contribute to his project?
 
3. True/False ·
         
Ryan's Well Foundation was established when Ryan was 10 years old. (True/False)       
The foundation focuses solely on building wells in Africa. (True/False)

4.  Listening for Gist 

What is the main message of the video?

5. Listening for Detail 

1.      How did Ryan raise money for his first well?
2.      What challenges did Ryan face during his journey?
3.      How did the community react to the new well?