Volunteering

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Anyone can be a volunteer（志愿者）. It doesn't matter how old you are. And， it's a great way to help others. There are many way to volunteer. You can help at a library or school. Or， you can spend time with old people. You can also help workers clean the streets and parks in your neighborhood （附近）.

There is usually a big need for volunteers. It only takes a little bit of time each week. In return（作为回报）， you receive many big smiles and thanks.

There is no doubt that （毫无疑问的） volunteering makes contribution to our society and people in need. The contributions have a great impact （影响） on harmony （和谐） society contributions. In a word（总而言之）， volunteering brings（带来） many benefits to our society， it helps people who are in need. Therefore， let us enjoy the time when serving as a volunteer.

【词汇拓展】

1. smile 微笑 2. way方式 3. usually 通常 4. receive 收到 5. school 学校 6. contribution 贡献 7. society 社会 8. enjoy 享受

【词汇练习】

用文中单词填空。

1. What time do you ____ wake up？

2. It takes me 10 minutes to walk from my house to ____.

3. Your mother has such a beautiful ____.

4. Practicing is a good ____ to become a better English speaker.

【閱读训练】

根据短文内容回答下列问题

1. Volunteers are ____.

A. always adults         B. may be any age

C. usually help at libraries   D. not often needed

2. What payment do volunteers get？

A. A lot of money.         B. The thanks of other people.

C. Food and other things.     D. Some money， but not much.

3. What does “it doesn't matter” mean？

A. It's not necessary.       B. It's not right.

C. It's not possible.         D. It's not important.

4. What type of volunteering doesn't mention （提到） in the article？

A. Cleaning one's neighborhood. B. Keeping old people company.

C. Reading books to young people. D. Spending time at a school.