It's not uncommon in America for a person to belong to some kind of volunteer group.(1)___________ one's time and services is very much a part of the American way of life.Most(2)___________activities are organized by churches and group around the nation and event encouraged by government.The (3)___________ hand is extended to the poor,the homeless and the(4)___________
Some people work to teach youngers(5)___________ to read , others open up soup kitchens to(6)___________the homeless, Volunteer also take (7)___________of the disabled bt making reading tapes for the blind and working in orphanages to help children without(8)___________

VIII. Fill in each blank with a word from the box.

Most of us have a hobby or some, (1) ____________ hobbies differ from person to person. Gardening is a relaxing hobby that can be enjoyed by people from any age group. There (2) ____________ various ways by which gardening can offer us relaxation.

Gardening gives (3) ____________ an opportunity to refresh our mind after working or studying time. It brings US the green (4) ____________ and flowers and fills our lungs with pure oxygen. The outdoor environment and fresh air are good for our health. We can get great pleasure from gardening, (5) ____________ flowers and some vegetables of the season.

Gardening not only offers us the beauty (6) ____________ flowers and plants but also brings us benefits. A family with a vegetable garden can save a lot of money when they grow vegetables rather than (7) ____________ them from outside. Vegetable gardening is very rewarding (8) ____________ it makes us feel better, less stressed, and produces delicious vegetables for us to eat.

Exercise 8. Fill in the blank with a suitable word in the box.

Welcome to Melbourne City Mission!

Why should you come to us? In Melbourne, one in four (1) ________ do some kind of volunteer work. People here are generous and they offer time and effort. (2) ________ and work as volunteers, you can help people in need. You can share your time, skills, knowledge and networks, and make a positive change. We will do our (3) ________ to match your interests with our activities. We need volunteers to visit residents in an Aged Care Home, to provide friendship and support to disabled people, and volunteers for 3-4 hours (4) ________ week to assist those with serious illness. We also need volunteers who are mums and dads to help parents who have learning difficulties. Anyone over 18 can volunteer with us. We have (5) ________ positions for you to take: one-off or on-going positions. Get in touch with us on (03) 8625 4444.

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Read the passage carefully, then fill in each blank with ONE suitable word and write your answers into the box below. 

It’s a marvelous idea for children to (51) _____________ some cooking at an early age. General speaking, most children can’t wait to help the kitchen and love getting involved in the (52) _____________ for their meals. They should be encouraged to do so, and care should be (53) ______________ to ensure they enjoy the experience. It is important to show them how to do things correctly but they shouldn’t be criticized (54) ______________ much. Although the finished result may not be quite perfect to your liking, the young cook will undoubtedly find (55) ______________ the tastiest food he or she has (56) _______________ eaten.

Kitchens can, of course, be (57) _______________ places and so the absolute importance of (58) _______________ an eye on children at all times cannot be emphasized too heavily. Sharp knives, for (59) _______________, should be avoided until children are old (60) ________________ to handle them safely.

II.   Fill In each blank with a word from the box.

service       money       back     but       clothing           while      volunteer         together

Many people (1) ___________ in their communities. Some people work with children or the elderly (2) ___________ others clean city parks. Some student clubs require their members to participate in a certain number of hours of community (3) ___________ every month. One way that communities work (4) ___________ is by raising funds for those in need. A community might raise (5) ___________ for a school to buy new equipment or uniforms by selling baked goods or holding a yard sale. Many communities provide places for people in need to receive food, (6)___________, or shelter. Volunteering can help people feel like they are giving something (7) ___________ to their communities. Sometimes a person may need help at one time (8) ___________ be able to help others later.

IV. READING (3 marks)

     A. Fill in each blank with one suitable word from the box (1 mark)

volunteer              to                with            since            helping

In the United States, almost everyone, at one time or another, has been a volunteer.

According ______(1) US government statistics, about one-fifth of the American population does

___________(2) work each year. Americans have had the tradition of volunteering and _________(3) one another __________(4) the early days of the country

    B. Read the passage and answer the questions. (2 marks)

Headache is a very common disease in the USA. Every year, about fifty million people have to go to the doctor because of headache. The symptoms of a headache are various. People can see black dots or bright spots in front of their eyes. They may also have pains only on one side of the head. Sometimes when the pain goes away, the head is sore. People have headaches when they work too hard or they are too nervous about something. Medicine can help cure the disease but people usually have to do more than taking tablets. They can prevent headaches by changing their diets or their lifestyle or simply by going to bed.

*Questions:

1. Why is headache a common disease in the USA ?_______________________________

2. What can people see when they have headaches ? _______________________________

3.Can people have pains on only one side of the head ? ____________________________

4. How can they prevent headaches ?____________________________________________

XIII.    Fill In each blank with a word from the box.

      Many people (1) ___________ in their communities. Some people work with children or the elderly (2) ___________ others clean city parks. Some student clubs require their members to participate in a certain number of hours of community (3) ___________ every month. One way that communities work (4) ___________ is by raising funds for those in need. A community might raise (5) ___________ for a school to buy new equipment or uniforms by selling baked goods or holding a yard sale. Many communities provide places for people in need to receive food, (6)___________, or shelter. Volunteering can help people feel like they are giving something (7) ___________ to their communities. Sometimes a person may need help at one time (8) ___________ be able to help others later.

XIV.    Read the text carefully then answer the questions.

      Community service is work done by a person or group of people that benefits others. It is often done near the area where you live, so your own community gets the benefits of your work. You do not get paid to perform community service, but get to learn a lot. Community service can help many different groups of people, even animals and the environment. Community service is often organized through a local group, such as a place of worship, school, or non-profit organization, or you can start your own community service projects. Community service can even involve raising funds by donating used goods or selling used goods like clothing.

      Many people participate in community service because they enjoy helping others and improving their community.

1.   What is community service?

      ___________________________________________________________________________

2.   Where is community service often done?

      ___________________________________________________________________________

3.   Is community service a paying job?

      ___________________________________________________________________________

4.   What groups of people can community service help?

      ___________________________________________________________________________

5.   Is donation of used goods a community service example?

      ___________________________________________________________________________

6.   Why do many people take part in community service?

      ___________________________________________________________________________

XV.      Write the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use the word in brackets.

1.   I’m leaving now because I don’t want to miss the train. (so)

→  I’m________________________________________________________________________

2.   The last time I saw my uncle was two years ago. (for)

→  I haven’t____________________________________________________________________

3.   Let me reach my office and then I will talk to him. (when)

→  I__________________________________________________________________________

4.   Why don’t we donate our old books, toys and clothes to charity? (suggests)

→  Mom______________________________________________________________________

5.   Jane stayed behind after the class in order to talk to the teacher. (because)

→  Jane_______________________________________________________________________

6.   This is the first time they’ve been to Korea. (before)

→  They’ve____________________________________________________________________

7.   How long have you been a member of Volunteers In Asia? (join)

→  When______________________________________________________________________

8.   We suggested people recycle glass, cans and paper. (encouraged)

→  We________________________________________________________________________