Helping others is a great thing to do. You can learn new things and have fun. You can help people, animals or the environment. It can make you feel good too! How can you help?
Charities are organizations that help others, for example, UNICEF or the World Wildlife Fund. You can help charities by giving your time, giving money or giving things that you own. You can also help people or places you know.
Volunteering
Volunteering is when you give your time to help others. Some ways of volunteering are:
•visiting old people to talk to them or help them
•walking dogs at an animal shelter where homeless animals can sleep and get food
•cleaning up a park
Fund-raising
Fund-raising is when you collect money to help others. Some ways of fund-raising are:
•making cakes or biscuits to sell
•doing a sponsored (赞助) activity. For example, family and friends give you money if you finish a long walk.
Donating
Donating is when you give your things to help others. Some ways of donating are:
•giving your old toys or clothes to a charity that helps sick children or poor people
•giving your old books to a library
So, what can you do to help others?
24. Which organization is mentioned in the passage?
A.ORBIS. | B.Oxfam. | C.WWF. | D.WTO. |
25. Which of the following is a good way to raise money for a charity?
A.Visiting a sick child. | B.Cleaning up a library. |
C.Doing a sponsored walk. | D.Talking with old people. |
26. What does an animal shelter probably refer to?
A.A house to protect animals from rain. | B.A home for large and dangerous animals. |
C.A building to keep animals on show. | D.A place for poor and homeless animals. |
27. What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?
A.To show ways of helping others. | B.To explain reasons for donations. |
C.To share personal experiences. | D.To introduce some organizations. |
28. Where does the passage probably come from?
A.A magazine. | B.A storybook. | C.A travelling guide. | D.Science fiction. |