Green Stitch — B1 Listening Homework

1. Before listening — Predict

Look at the featured image on this page. What do you think Green Stitch does?

Choose the idea you think is most likely. There is no right or wrong answer.

A. It collects and reuses school uniforms. B. It makes new school uniforms. C. It sells school books.

2. First listening — Main idea

Listen and choose the main purpose of Green Stitch.

Audio: Green Stitch news report

A. To help families save money and reduce clothing waste. B. To provide jobs for local people. C. To help schools choose uniforms.

3. Second listening — Check the details

Choose the correct answer for each question.

Audio: Green Stitch news report

1. When did Green Stitch begin?

A. 2015 B. 2019 C. 2022

2. Who started the project?

A. Local teachers B. Local parents C. A clothing company

3. What do volunteers do with donated uniforms?

A. Sort and check them B. Sell them online C. Send them to schools abroad

4. How much do families have to pay?

A. A fixed price B. A donation is required C. Items are free; donations are optional

5. What happens to uniforms that cannot be reused?

A. They are thrown away B. They are recycled C. They are made into school bags

6. When is the biggest collection event?

A. In September B. In December C. In June

4. Listen again — Complete the notes

Type one or two words in each gap. Use the hint if you need help.

Audio: Green Stitch news report

Green Stitch helps families get second-hand school .

Hint: Something students wear to school.

First letter: u

The project began in .

Hint: A year.

It begins with 20.

More than volunteers help with the project.

Hint: A number written as a word.

The number is between 39 and 41.

Volunteers may repair buttons and .

Hint: Small damage in clothing.

A small rip or hole in fabric.

Schools tell parents about the project before the holidays.

Hint: A season.

The season after spring.

Families should donate uniforms in good .

Hint: Another word for “state” or “quality”.

It starts with c.

5. Vocabulary — Choose the correct word

Choose the word that best completes each sentence.

1. Volunteers ________ donated uniforms to check their condition.

2. Families can give an optional ________ to support the project.

3. Green Stitch helps ________ clothing waste.

4. Volunteers ________ damaged uniforms by fixing buttons and tears.

5. Uniforms that cannot be reused are sent for ________.

6. Families can ________ uniforms their children have outgrown.