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Unit one. Reading.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Take the challenge.

One. What is the Duke of Edinburgh's Award?

Anyone aged between fourteen and twenty-four can start their D of V program, completing a variety of activities in their free time. There are three progressive levels of awards: bronze, silver, and gold. People usually start with the bronze. You don't have to pass any exams. You simply choose one activity for each of the four sections, except at gold level, where there is an additional section: residential. Volunteering. Be a local hero. Do voluntary work and help your community. Skills. Learn something new, from astronomy to zoology. Physical. Are you the next Lionel Messi or Justyna Kowalczyk? Any sport, dance, or fitness activity can count. Expedition. Go on an expedition and find yourself. Plan an adventure on foot or horseback, by boat or bike.

Two. Who can do it?

Absolutely anyone. If you're fourteen, you can do your bronze program. You can do your silver when you're fifteen, and your gold when you're sixteen. Just remember, you must complete all sections of your program before you're twenty-five.

Three. How long does it take?

Your bronze program will take at least six months to complete, and then at least twelve months at silver, then eighteen months at gold. You can work on all the sections at the same time, but one activity can't count for two sections.

Four. Where can you do it?

Almost anywhere in Britain. Schools, youth clubs, and scout groups often run the D of V. Just find your nearest D of V center.

Five. Why should I do it?

First of all, it's great fun. It's all about trying something new, improving your skills, and making new friends. Also, you'll discover how choosing and achieving personal goals can change your life. The D of V is also very popular. More than two hundred and seventy-five thousand young people in the UK are doing it. And you get a certificate when you finish. Go on, take the challenge. You'll have the time of your life.