Unit 4 - Đọc hiểu & Từ vựng: For a better community

4/5/2023 9:38:00 AM

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each question.

Volunteering is an excellent way to give back to the community and make a positive impact. This weekend, there are several volunteer activities you can participate in, both in person and remotely. By getting involved in volunteer work, you can boost your confidence and feel cheerful knowing that you are making a difference in someone's life.

One way to get involved is by donating to non-governmental organizations that provide aid to those in need. Your generosity can help raise funds for essential supplies such as food, clothing, and shelter for those who are less fortunate.

Another way to participate in volunteer activities is to join a community service project. These projects involve delivering meals to the elderly, cleaning up local parks, and other similar tasks. You will have the opportunity to interact with other volunteers and members of the community, making new friends while giving back.

If you prefer remote volunteering, there are also plenty of opportunities available. You can participate in online fundraisers, virtual tutoring programs, and other projects that can be done from the comfort of your own home. By volunteering remotely, you can make a difference without having to leave your house.

In conclusion, there are various ways to get involved in volunteer activities this weekend, both in person and remotely. So why not take the first step and get involved in a volunteer activity this weekend?

What is the main idea of the text?

  • Ways to Make Friends While Volunteering
  • Why Donating is Important for the Community
  • The Benefits of Volunteering and Ways to Get Involved
  • Remote Volunteering: An Alternative Way to Help Others

Which task involved in community service projects is mentioned in the text?

  • Delivering meals to the elderly
  • Hosting a charity concert
  • Collecting donations for a food bank
  • Building houses for the homeless

Which is not mentioned in the text?

  • Volunteering can boost your confidence.
  • Donating can help raise funds for essential supplies.
  • Some voluntary activities can be done from home.
  • Volunteering can improve your academic performance.

The word “various” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _____. 

  • similar
  • diverse
  • important
  • possible

What is an example of remote volunteer activities mentioned in the text?

  • Tutoring online
  • Joining online reading clubs
  • Donating old clothes
  • Writing to the elderly

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I haven’t got the _____ to go up to a stranger at a party and introduce myself.

  • arrogance
  • pride
  • self-esteem
  • confidence
In 2004 more than 40 national societies have worked with more than 22,000 _____ to bring relief to the countless victims of the earthquake.
  • actions
  • volunteers
  • founders
  • nations

His younger brother was indirectly ____ in the robbery.

  • complicated
  • involved
  • developing
  • important

When we moved to a smaller flat, we _____ a lot of our books to the school library.

  • searched
  • uploaded
  • donated
  • caused

The judge ordered him to pay a fine and perform 100 hours of community _____.

  • benefit
  • need
  • service
  • preparation

We often organize concerts to _____ fund for the poor children.

  • improve
  • keep
  • raise
  • grow

Volunteering provides the opportunity to meet and work with people from _____ backgrounds and cultures.

  • ancient
  • various
  • social
  • precise

The city council held a meeting to discuss _____ concerns about traffic safety.

  • privacy
  • education
  • community
  • culture

- "What would be the best time of day for us to _____ the table?"

- "Oh, any time will be OK."

  • deliver
  • convey
  • ignore
  • notice

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

I plan to participate in a beach cleanup this weekend as a volunteer.

  • contribute
  • organize
  • join
  • avoid

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The compliments she received after the presentation boosted her self-esteem.

  • enhanced
  • widened
  • educated
  • required

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Every month, the volunteer group go to remote and mountainous areas to help those in need.

  • empty
  • faraway
  • crowded
  • poor

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Maureen usually felt depressed on Mondays, because she never got enough sleep on the weekends.

  • unhappy
  • cheerful
  • disappointed
  • quiet

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

organizations are private organizations that operate independently of the government. (GOVERNMENT)