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Lesson objectives
Skimming and scanning a text for main ideas and specific information
After language lessons, we are going to read a text about the reasons why people do volunteer work. After reading, you can understand more about why people volunteer and interpret the meaning of new words from their contexts.
Self-speaking You are going to read a text about the reasons why people volunteer. Before you read, choose the reasons you think you may find in the text.
a. They want to do something good for others.
b. Volunteers have a chance to interact with new cultures, try new food, meet new people, and speak new languages.
c. Volunteers become more concerned and aware of the problems facing the world.
d. Volunteers feel the pride that comes from completing something.
e. Volunteer work is a great way to gain experience in a broad range of fi elds.
f. Volunteer work can often lead to a paid job.
Read the text and complete the text by matching sentences a-d with gaps 1-4.
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People volunteer for a number of different reasons. One of the more obvious reasons why people volunteer is because they find something they are passionate about and want to do something good for others. 1 ______ Many people who volunteer think that they are very fortunate to live the way they do and want to give something back to society, as a way of balancing the scales. Many people choose to volunteer because of the personal benefits that volunteering has on their character. 2 ______ In most cases, volunteers also become more concerned and aware of the problems facing the world and many feel that they were ignorant or narrow-minded? before. Volunteer work is a great way to gain experience in a broad range of fields. 3 ______ Volunteering is a great way to put in a little of your time and gain some valuable skills, whether professional or practical. Volunteer work can often lead to a paying job. Volunteers can try out a feld to see if it suits them and also show that they are dedicated enough to work for free in the hope that it may lead to a paid job. 4 ______ |
Look at the highlighted word in the text and choose the correct meaning.
1. obvious
A. clear
B. unclear
C. important
2. fortunate
A. unlucky
B. lucky
C. wealthy
3. concerned
A. tired
B. bored
C. worried
4. narrow-minded
A. open to different people
B. not open to different opinions
C. open to different opinions
5. dedicated
A. devoted
B. excited
C. interested
Read the text.
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People volunteer for a number of different reasons. One of the more obvious reasons why people volunteer is because they find something they are passionate about and want to do something good for others. People who volunteer in their community have a personal attachment to the area and want to make it a better place for themselves and for others. Many people who volunteer think that they are very fortunate to live the way they do and want to give something back to society, as a way of balancing the scales. Many people choose to volunteer because of the personal benefits that volunteering has on their character. Indeed, a volunteer often says that the experience has made him or her a better person. In most cases, volunteers also become more concerned and aware of the problems facing the world and many feel that they were ignorant or narrow-minded? before. Volunteer work is a great way to gain experience in a broad range of fields. You can gain experience in education,social work, health care, marketing, and web design: The opportunitiesare endless. Volunteering is a great way to put in a little of your time and gain some valuable skills, whether professional or practical. Volunteer work can often lead to a paying job. Volunteers can try out a feld to see if it suits them and also show that they are dedicated enough to work for free in the hope that it may lead to a paid job. English teaching is a great example of a volunteer job that often turns into a career. |
Self-speaking Work with a partner, discuss the following statements.
1. There's no need to volunteer as very few people can benefit from volunteer work.
2. The best way to volunteer is to give people money when they need it.
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