UNIT 4.

FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY

Exercise 1. Complete each of the following sentences with a word in the given box.

1. Volunteering allows young people to gain _______________ skills such as teamwork, communication, and
time management.
2. Our club needs volunteers to _______________ food and drink to the homeless.
3. If you want to help, you can _______________ in community activities such as cleaning parks or teaching
children.
4. We really _______________ the kindness of volunteers who helped them through hardships.
5. We hope that this meaningful event can help the orphans here stay _______________ and hopeful despite
difficulties.
6. When volunteering, I can find a sense of _______________ in my life.
7. To raise funds for the local charity, the community organised _______________ activities such as a bake sale,
a fun run, and a talent show.
8. We hope that our support can reduce the _______________ of those who have lost their homes or loved ones
in the flood.
9. If you need more information, you can _______________ the local charity office for guidance.
10. Volunteering for a good cause is _______________ to helping others in a way that makes a difference.
Exercise 2. Match each of the words/phrases in column A with one in column B to make a meaning phrase.

A B Your Answers
1. gain A. into contact with 1.
2. come B. items 2.
3. raise C. of purpose 3.
4. unused D. contribution to 4.
5. make E. money 5.
6. community F. for 6.
7. sense G. areas 7.
8. remote H. life skills 8.
9. apply I. in 9.
10. get involved J. service 10.
Exercise 3. Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. A lot of generous businessmen have _______ valuable contributions to helping needy people.
A. done B. taken C. made D. given
2. Most of the students in that special school are making good progress, but Michael is a _______ case.
A. hopefully B. hopeless C. hopeful D. hopelessly
3. Luckily, I got some _______ advice on how to make a presentation on ‘Volunteerwork’ from my teacher.
A. useless B. useful C. usefulness D. uselessness
4. University students are willing to _______ involved in helping the old and childless people.
A. make B. get C. look D. keep
5. Fundraising for charity is a _______ thing for everyone to do to help the community.
A. meant B. meaningful C. meaningless D. meaning
6. It is_______ that all the students in our class choose to do a project on ‘Helping the needy’.
A. surprising B. surprised C. surprise D. surprisingly
7. They were so_______ about joining the local volunteer group that they couldn’t sleep last night.
A. excite B. excitement C. exciting D. excited

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8. To apply you just have to fill _______ the form and send it in.
A. in B. on C. for D. of
9. There are _______ opportunities for getting involved, so you can join a lot of activities if you have time.
A. hopeless B. helpless C. endless D. useless
10. The school clubs started 15 years ago, shortly after the school was _______.
A. cleaned up B. made up C. set up D. turned up
11. One of the most popular activities of our club is selling handmade items to _______ money for local
orphanages and homeless old people.
A. earn B. raise C. spend D. save
12. He is so _______ that he’s always willing to give a lot of money to charity.
A. generous B. independent C. outgoing D. sociable
13. Volunteers will have a _______ to meet teenagers with similar interests in the volunteer activities.
A. plan B. chance C. date D. challenge
14. Community service not only benefits the local area, but can also boost our _______.
A. confident B. unconfident C. confidence D. confidently
15. I made sure to come into _______ with other volunteers to stay updated on future events.
A. interest B. support C. money D. contact
16. Volunteering allows me to meet individuals who _______ common interests in environmental protection.
A. raise B. get C. share D. care
17. The club is located in a _______ area so it’s hard to get to it.
A. generous B. remote C. willing D. homeless
18. As a volunteer, I _______ new opportunities to contribute to various community projects.
A. send in B. fill in C. search for D. set up
19. Many students _______ part-time jobs during the summer to earn extra money.
A. apply for B. fill in C. pass on D. put out
20. The chairity organizatioj worked tirelessly to reduce the _______ of those affected by natural disasters.
A. advantage B. suffering C. opportunity D. donation
Exercise 4. Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
1. Every month, the volunteer group go to remote and mountainous areas to help those in need.
A. empty B. faraway C. crowded D. Poor
2. I got the teaching job in the Happy Child Charity Centre just by chance.
A. accidentally B. purposefully C. generously D. willingly
3. Many people who do volunteer work think they are more fortunate than others.
A. lucky B. blessed C. confident D. various
4. Last year, they raised over one hundred million VND to help people in flooded areas.
A. increased B. improved C. collected D. enhanced
5. Many people choose to get involved in community service to make a positive impact on others' lives.
A. volunteer B. benefit C. participate D. deliver
6. When I see suffering and hardships, I feel thankful for what I have.
A. grateful B. ungrateful C. pleased D. talented
Exercise 5. Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
1. Volunteering also means getting to meet people with a similar passion.
A. alike B. special C. meaningless D. different
2. Community service not only benefits the local area, but can also boost our confidence and help us learn
many useful skills.
A. increase B. develop C. lessen D. expand

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3. The club has organised various volunteering activities for all students to participate.
A. difficult B. similar C. equivalent D. different
4. The club offers activities such as helping at a food bank or delivering free meals to poor families.
A. carrying B. providing C. collecting D. launching
5. Volunteering has helped me gain life experiences and find my sense of purpose in life.
A. keep B. save C. take D. lose
6. The activities provide opportunities for young people to meet other teenagers with similar interests and
help me build essential life skills.
A. crucial B. vital C. unnecessary D. important
Exercise 5. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 1 to 10.
Do you do the same thing every Saturday? [I] Get up late, do a bit of homework, play some games, watch a
few episodes of your favorite TV show? [II] It might be time to try something different. [III] More and more
teenagers are choosing to do volunteer work in their free time, and while they help their communities and
their planet, volunteering can teach young people important life skills, too. [IV]
Teenagers sometimes have a Saturday job or something similar, but in general, paid work is done by grown-
ups, and in some countries, it's illegal to do paid work until you are 16 or over. So how can you get those skills
that will be very important when you start work as a young adult? Employers and colleges look for people who
can work in a team, can solve problems, and are passionate about what they do and what they believe in. They
want young people who know how to arrive on time and complete tasks, too. Doing unpaid work can help with
all of this.
You don't need to be an expert. The organization, often a charity or NGO, will teach you everything you need
to carry out what they need you to do. In fact, many volunteers get the opportunities to learn how to do things
like construction or conservation, which help them when they have their own home and garden. Many
teenagers offer to teach and say that they have found the job they wanted to do all their lives. More
importantly, most young volunteers report that their self-confidence is higher, they have improved leadership
skills, and their group of friends is much bigger than before volunteering
So, what could you do? There are many ways to volunteer. Think about what you like as well as what you
would like to try. If you love the countryside, try a local environmental group. If you live in a city, you could join
a food bank, teaching project, or community garden. Many teens happily spend many hours helping at an
animal shelter near their home.
Volunteering can also help you find what things you can change in the world. Many of us get very sad or
angry when we read about people, animals, or the planet suffering but don't know what to do to change it.
Volunteering with organizations that are trying to make a difference can help you see how you can make a
difference. You don't have to be an adult to do this. The international organization, Free the Children fights
against child labor. Craig Kielburger was 12 when he founded it with some school friends in 1995.
And don't forget that you already have lots of knowledge, skills, and energy that could be really useful to
the team you volunteer with. Organizations report that teenagers bring new ideas and help them do things
that would be impossible without young volunteers. You can get a lot out of volunteering, and you have a lot
to give, too. So why not give it a try?
1. Where in this passage does the following sentence best fit?
It sounds nice, but it can get boring, right?
A. [I] B. [II] C. [III] D. [IV]
2. What does the word “grown-ups” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. teenagers B. experts C. victims D. adults
3. Which of the following qualities is NOT MENTIONED in paragraph 2 as something employers and colleges
look for?
A. Teamwork skills B. Problem-solving abilities
C. Punctuality D. Leadership skills

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4. What does the word “them” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. volunteers B. opportunities C. teenagers D. lives
5. The word “improved” in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to _______.
A. advanced B. strengthened C. worsened D. promoted
6. Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 4?
A. There are many volunteering opportunities for various interests.
B. It is advisable for teenagers to find organizations to volunteer with.
C. Volunteers should consider where and how to help carefully.
D. Teens may reap more benefits when volunteering near their homes.
7. Which of the following best paraphrases the highlighted sentence in paragraph 5?
A. People often feel upset about suffering in the world but are unsure how to help.
B. Many people are sad about global issues but few are willing to take any action.
C. People feel frustrated about suffering and do not believe they can make a difference.
D. Many people want to solve problems in the world but lack the necessary skills.
8. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Volunteering is the best way help teenagers develop skills useful for future jobs or education.
B. Teenagers can learn how to manage their own homes through some volunteering opportunities.
C. Employers and colleges prefer candidates with more paid work experience than volunteering.
D. Teenagers need prior experience to contribute effectively to volunteering organizations.
9. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Volunteering is mainly intended for teenagers who lack opportunities to gain paid work.
B. Volunteering helps teenagers build emotional resilience to deal with stressful situations.
C. Volunteering provides teenagers with experiences that can shape their future career choices.
D. Teenagers tend to choose volunteering roles that require less training and commitment.
10. Which of the following best summarises the passage?
A. Volunteering is a productive way for teenagers to spend their free time while supporting various
charitable organizations in a way that no one else can do.
B. Organizations depend on teenage volunteers to complete important tasks that benefit their
communities while providing changes for teenager to develop themselves.
C. Teenagers who volunteer can gain essential experience in fields that are of great importance to their
future and bring fresh ideas which greatly contribute to global development.
D. Volunteering helps teenagers gain important skills, discover career paths, and positively impact their
communities and the world while participating in various activities.

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