Unit 4 Lesson 7: Protecting the Environment - Writing, Speaking and Vocabulary

Statement: Volunteering is a waste of time rather than a way to get experience.

1. I disagree with this statement because volunteering is not a waste of time.
2. Through volunteering, people learn new skills and gain real experience.
3. For example, helping in a community garden teaches teamwork and responsibility.

Statement: Schools should encourage students to volunteer.

1. I agree with this statement because volunteering helps students grow.
2. Schools can organize volunteer days and give information about local projects.
3. This way, students learn to help their community and become better citizens.

Statement: The main purpose of volunteer work is to offer people new experiences.

1. I partially disagree with this statement.
2. New experiences are a benefit, but the main purpose is to help others.
3. Volunteers give their time to solve problems in the community.

Statement: Most people can't volunteer because they are too busy to do it.

1. I agree with this statement because many people work or study all day.
2. However, people can volunteer for just one or two hours a week.
3. Small actions, like helping a neighbour, also count as volunteering.

Question: How could schools encourage students to volunteer?

1. Schools can invite volunteers to talk about their experiences.
2. They can create a volunteer club and give certificates to participants.
3. They can organize activities like cleaning a park or visiting a nursing home.

Respuesta orientativa: Schools can create volunteer clubs, invite speakers and organize community activities.

Question: What could you do in your town to volunteer?

1. I could help clean the local park with my friends.
2. I could collect food or clothes for people in need.
3. I could read stories to children at the library.

Respuesta orientativa: I could clean parks, collect donations or help children at the library.

Vocabulary 1

Complete the table with the correct words.

Words: enjoy - voluntary - organize - helpful - help - organized

1. Identify the adjectives: voluntary, helpful, organized.
2. Identify the verbs: enjoy, organize, help.
3. Write each word in the correct column.