Question

Why Volunteer?

Teacher: Thank you, Mary and Mario, for agreeing to speak to Grade 8 students about volunteering! Please tell us how and why you do it.

Mary: To volunteer means to carry out a duty or job without expecting payment.

Mario: In some places, the idea of working without being paid is thought to be a bad use of time, but we don't think so!

Mary: There are many benefits （好處） to gain through volunteering. You can really make a difference in other people's lives, and there is little or no training involved （涉及）!

Mario: When you volunteer to help out a friend, teacher or parent, you are seen as helpful and caring. For example, if you help the teacher clean up the classroom, she will see you as more mature（成熟的） and respectful （有禮貌的）.

Mary: Yes, and volunteering for an organization or group that cares for disabled children cheers them up. The same is true for lonely people at an old people's home. So is spending time to fix or repair people's homes.

Mario: By volunteering, you not only gain experience, but also learn a variety of new interests and skills. You will learn to understand the lives of others.

Mary: You can learn to be brave and independent. You can learn how to effectively talk with and make friends with people you don't know.

Mario: Volunteering to help others also gives you strong feelings of satisfaction and joy. It is very rewarding.

Mary: You can call up a volunteer organization today and try it out yourself! Join a group that interests you!

1.Why are Mario and Mary speaking to the Grade 8 students?

A.To sign up the students to be volunteers.

B.They are being paid to speak.

C.So the teacher will like them.

D.To tell them how and why they volunteer.

2.What does "to volunteer" mean?

A.To do work for a friend.

B.To do work with no expectation of payment.

C.Helping out when asked by an adult or teacher.

D.Doing extra work at a job.

3.If you help the teacher clean up the classroom, you will be seen as ______ .

A.knowledgeable B.patient C.polite D.friendly

4.What benefits can students gain from volunteering?

A.They will be good at communicate with others.

B.They can learn a lot of skills and get rich experience.

C.They will have a sense of satisfaction and achieve life value.

D.All of the above.

5.What do Mario and Mary suggest that their audience （聽眾） of Grade 8 students should do next?

A.Go and help a neighbour.

B.Call up a volunteer organization and join.

C.Stay after school to clean up the classroom.

D.Help disabled children.

6.Which of the following would be considered volunteering?

A.Spending Sunday mornings to give out food to the homeless.

B.Staying after school to study with a friend for a big test.

C.Doing work around the house so your parents will take you to Disney World.

D.Going to school early to get a head start on the day.

Answer 1