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IB English B: Social organization

Relationships, community, education, work, law and order. 2 subtopics, 10 key terms.

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In this topic: 4.1 · 4.2

4.1Relationships, community and social engagement

Key terms

to volunteer
to work without pay to help others
civic engagement
participation in community life
generation gap
differences between age groups
to make a difference
to have a positive effect
grassroots
organised by ordinary people at local level

Topics: social relationships, community, social engagement, education, the working world, law and order.

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Exam tip: A speech without a greeting and a call to action loses criterion C marks.

4.2Education, work, law and order

Key terms

work–life balance
balance between job and personal life
gig economy
short-term, flexible jobs via apps
curriculum
subjects studied in a course
to enforce a law
to make sure a law is obeyed
youth unemployment
joblessness among young people

Formal letter: sender's address, date, recipient, “Dear Sir or Madam / Dear Ms Smith”, purpose in first line, paragraphs, “Yours faithfully / sincerely”.

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Exam tip: “Yours faithfully” if you don't know the name; “Yours sincerely” if you do.

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