Unit 4: SPECIAL EDUCATION

IX. Find and correct ONE mistake in each of the following sentences.

1. Those (A) joining showbiz (B) seldom let other people, particularly their fans, (C) to see their real feeling, so they always try (D) to hide it inside.

2. Thao planned (A) visiting Tokyo (B) last summer vacation (C) as she wanted to meet her favorite (D) actress.

3. (A) My mother (B) is washing (C) the blanket when it (D) is sunny.

4. John would like (A) to take some (B) photos of the Statue of Liberty, (C) yet he decided (D) to travel to New York.

5. Volunteers (A) can teach primary (B) subjects, (C) organizing sport and art activities (D) for the children.

6. (A) Doing crossword puzzles (B) surely has beneficial (C) effects to our brain’s (D) memory.

7. (A) Natural resources (B) provide the raw (C) materials that (D) need to produce finished goods.

8. (A) Fresh vegetables and fruits (B) provide us by vitamins, fiber (C) and vital (D) minerals.

9. Even when parents (A) no longer live together, they (B) each continue to take (C) responsible for their (D) children.

10. We (A) believe that the children (B) will feel (C) safely in (D) their family.

11. The plasma screen (A) makes possible (B) for teachers (C) to illustrate the lessons (D) by using colorful pictures and movies.

12. Nowadays, grandparents can live (A) happy (B) with (C) their children (D) and grandchildren.

13. Children whose fathers (A) share housework with their mothers (B) are likely to (C) become responsible and (D) independent person.

14. Women (A) whose husbands do (B) not contribute to the household chores are more (C) vulnerable to illness and tend (D) to thinking more about divorce.

15. (A) The speaker introduced (B) himself, (C) said several silly words and (D) finishing with farewell.

Participants (n) Decision (n) Volunteer (n) Poverty (n) Community (n) Difference (n) Family (n) Opportunities (n) Interview (n) Participation (n) Dear Volunteer, Welcome to our team! Thank you for choosing to become a member of our (16)________! We are delighted to have you as part of our dynamic, caring team! “Action for a Better Community” (ABC) was founded more than 45 years ago. In the beginning, ABC was one of hundreds of “community action agencies”, established in communities throughout the United States to help low-income people. We started with small amounts of money with a strong determination to help people break the cycle of (17)_________ and achieve self-sufficiency. ABC has made a (18)________ for over 35,000 children and families served through the Head Start programme. Your (19_________ as a volunteer is especially important as we move in the future with a focus on child development services, employment and training, housing, and health (especially AIDS/HIV-related education and counseling). (20)_________ jobs range from direct service to our programme (21)_________ to agency leadership as members of our Board of Directors. Together you bring your range of skills, experience and dedication to support ABC’s vital work in our (22)_______. We promote and provide (23)__________ for low-income individuals and families to become self-sufficient. Your (24)________, placement and orientation are important first steps. Your (25)_________to help ABC in order to help people help themselves is greatly appreciated! Sincerely, James H. Norman President & CEO