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UNIT 3 COMMUNITY SERVICE READING I. Read the passage and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE. Community service is the voluntary work that individuals or groups undertake to benefit others without monetary compensation. The beneficiaries of community service can range from street children and disabled individuals to animals and the environment. Schools, universities, non-profit organisations, and local groups often organise community service projects. Additionally, individuals can initiate their own projects to serve their community. Many people engage in community service because they derive satisfaction from helping others and contributing to their community. Participating in community service has numerous benefits, not just for the beneficiaries but also for the volunteers themselves. It provides an opportunity to serve others and make a positive impact in the community while also being sociable and meeting new people. Moreover, community service allows individuals to gain work experience and learn new skills that can aid in their personal and professional growth. There are countless ways to participate in community service that caters to different skills, interests, and schedules. Statement True/False Community service is always done with monetary compensation. False The beneficiaries of community service can include animals and the environment. True Only schools and universities organize community service projects. False Individuals can initiate their own community service projects. True Participating in community service has no personal benefits for volunteers. False explanations: 1. Community service is the voluntary work that individuals or groups undertake to benefit others without monetary compensation. This statement is false because community service is done without monetary compensation, meaning that volunteers are not paid for their work. 2. The beneficiaries of community service can range from street children and disabled individuals to animals and the environment. This statement is true because community service can benefit a wide range of individuals and causes, including animals and the environment. 3. Schools, universities, non-profit organisations, and local groups often organise community service projects. This statement is false because while these entities may organize community service projects, they are not the only ones who do so. Individuals can also initiate their own community service projects. 4. Additionally, individuals can initiate their own projects to serve their community. This statement is true because individuals can take the initiative to create and execute their own community service projects to benefit their community. 5. Participating in community service has no personal benefits for volunteers. This statement is false because participating in community service can have numerous personal benefits for volunteers, including the opportunity to serve others and make a positive impact in the community, being sociable and meeting new people, gaining work experience, and learning new skills that can aid in their personal and professional growth. II. Read the passage and choose the correct answer. Participating in community service yields numerous benefits, the most significant of which is the opportunity to help people in need, enhancing their lives and bettering our communities. Engaging in community service also allows us to see the direct impact of our work, providing us with a sense of accomplishment. When volunteering in community service, we acquire hands-on experience and learn a variety of skills, including customer service, teaching, and medical skills, among others. We can also explore different career options by working in various fields. For instance, volunteering in a hospital may provide insight into the roles of nurses and doctors. Community service also has
personal benefits, such as developing organizational and responsibility skills. It can also be a great way to make friends, as community service is typically carried out in groups. We can even form friendships with those we are helping, creating a strong sense of community. 1. According to the passage, the most significant benefit of community service is the ability to _______. A) learn skills B) help others in need C) explore career options D) reduce stress 2. The passage mentions that volunteering in community service allows one to _______. A) see the impact of their work B) gain hands-on experience C) improve communication skills D) both A and B 3. Community service can help one _______. A) develop responsibility B) make friends C) explore careers D) all of the above 4. According to the passage, volunteering in a hospital can provide _______. A) insight into medical roles B) customer service experience C) teaching experience D) all of the above 5. Community service helps build _______. A) character B) skills C) community D) all of the above 6. Volunteering is typically done _______. A) alone B) in groups C) in organizations D) online 7. The passage mentions that community service yields ______ benefits. A) personal B) career C) social D) all of the above 8. Which of the following does the passage suggest is NOT gained from community service? A) Responsibility B) Accomplishment C) Money D) Friendships 9. According to the passage, helping those in need helps _______. A) ourselves B) our careers C) our communities
D) none of the above 10. The primary purpose of the passage is to _______. A) tell a story B) persuade readers C) provide information D) entertain readers key list for the 10 multiple choice questions: 1. B 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. D 8. C 9. C 10. C