Practice

Ⅰ. Read for comprehension

1. When did volunteering begin in America?

A. During the harvest time.

B. When settlers first arrived in America.

C. During the war, disaster and need in America.

2. Today, how many American adults volunteer every year?

A. 109 million.

B. 56 million.

C. About 61 million.

3. How long do most people volunteer every month?

A. 3.5 hours.

B. 14 hours.

C. 35 hours.

4. What work do people usually volunteer?

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5. Why is volunteering very important in America?

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Ⅱ. Read for writing

What do you think of volunteering?

Have you volunteered yet? What do you want to volunteer?

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