I. Rewrite each of the following sentences, using the suggested word. 1. My school has conducted several volunteer programs to raise students' awareness of helping others. (BEEN) 2. My grandfather became deaf when he turned 70 years old. (SINCE) 3. James last visited his mother, who has been living in the nursing home, in December. (NOT) 4. Helen and her boyfriend haven't gone on a date for ages. (IT) 5. When Maria started college, she stopped doing volunteer work. (SINCE) II. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions. four great reasons for high school students to volunteer Volunteer work presents a great opportunity for teenagers to prepare for the future, as well as to improve their communities. In addition to boosting socializing skills and awareness of local organizations and social issues, high school students who volunteer often may have an advantage over their peers when headed off to college. 1. Gaining New Skills With each new volunteer activity, students gain new skills. The skills seem to be basic or trivial at the time of training, but may provide fundamental grounds for future success. For example, For example, by managing the receipt, sorting and distributing the donations from community, school students might learn how to use spreadsheets to keep track of inventory. These skills are a great foundation for a job in management, accounting, or running a small business. 2. Giving Time One of the most charitable acts anyone can do is donate their time and talents. Students who are busy with after-school sports or work to help support their families and still make time to volunteer on evenings or weekends show their outstanding character and resolve to make a difference. High school students may help to mentor younger ones or to assist with one-time special events held on weekends. 3. Showing Responsibility Just like going to a job, committing to a volunteer position shows a student's responsibility. High school students should get involved in volunteer programs relating to their hobbies in order to naturally build responsibility. For example, those who love to read can find volunteer opportunities with a local library and those who enjoy sports can coach athletics at an after-school program for children. 4. Adding to the Resume If a high school student's pre-college resume is limited to summer employment at a local restaurant or a cafe. it might be time to add a few lines. Commitment to community volunteer work over a long time shows that a student is willing to work for something without monetary compensation, including a college internship or apprenticeship, which may be a requirement of college programs. 1. According to the passage, who is volunteer work beneficial to? A. high school students B. students' communities C. both students and communities D. none of them 2. The word 'trivial' in paragraph 2 most closely means ________ A. important B. significant C. of little importance D. fundamental 3. According to the passage, what job will the students' skill of using spreadsheets be useful to? A. a manager B. an accountant C. a business owner D. all of them 4. Why should busy students make their time to volunteer? A. to demonstrate their excellent quality B. to show their outstanding outcomes C. to support their families D. to develop their talents 5. According to the passage, what volunteer programs help to develop students' responsibility? A. The programs are related to their future jobs B. The programs are related to their interests C. The programs are available after school D. The programs are held by their local library 6. What volunteer work may be suitable for a student who likes sports? A. working in a local library B. joining a football team in their school C. being a sport instructor at a primary school D. coaching a football program for children after school hours 7. The phrase 'it might be time to add a few lines' in paragraph 5 most closely means________ A. Some more lines should be added in your resume B. Much volunteer work must be included in your resume C. You might spend more time to write your resume D. Your resume should include your experience in volunteering 8. What may be a requirement of college programs for their future students? A. being able to work over time B. agreeing to work as a paid apprentice C. being willing to work without being paid D. being employed before