Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
In the United States, almost everyone, at one time or another, has been a volunteer. According to U.S. government statistics, about one-fifth of the American population does volunteer work each year. Americans have had the tradition of volunteering and helping one another since the early days of the country.
Americans volunteer not because they are forced or paid to do it. They enjoy it! Traditional volunteer activities include raising money for people in need, cooking and giving food, doing general labour (such as clean-up projects and home repair), providing transportation (such as giving rides to the elderly), and tutoring/mentoring young people.
28. What percentage of American population does volunteer work?
A. 1/4 B. 1/2 C. 1/5 D. 1/3
29. How long have Americans had the tradition of volunteering?
A. They have never had. B. since the early daysof the country.
C. less than 50 years. D. since the Independence Day.
30. Which activity is NOT a traditional volunteer activity in the United States?
A. raising money B. cooking meals
C. teaching young children D. donating blood
31. What does the phrase “people in need” mean?
A. People need help. B. People are rich.
C. People are poor. D. People are disable.
32. According to the passagewhich statement is TRUE?
A. Traditional volunteer activities include raising money and providing care for animals.
B. Americans volunteer because they are paid for it.
C. A few American people do volunteer work.
D. American people enjoy volunteering.
