UNIT 3 – Community service

B - BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG

I. Từ vựng
Exercise 1: Fill in the blank with the given words to complete the sentences.
donated funds tutor shelters donated
necessities disabled provide education necessities
1. The internet has been used as a philanthropic tool to financial
assistance for the poor.
2. A charity event is going to take place to raise for local schools.
3. The company has $50 000 to this charitable project to help the poor.
4. The local authorities are cooperating with large companies to afford job
opportunities for
individuals who cannot work normally.
5. Many people in this area cannot even afford basic such as food and
clothing.
6. We acquire much of our world knowledge through .
7. Temporary have been built for people in flooded areas.
8. In her pastime, Ms. Brown works as a volunteer for poor
children in her neighborhood.
Exercise 2: Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1. He has donated thousands of pounds charity.
2. Many poor people are relying governmental support to overcome
hardship.
3. Recycling can make a great difference the environmental issue in this
city.
4. The neighborhood benefited directly the charitable projects carried
out by the local authority.
5. The organization provides food and shelter refugees.
6. They were seeking an ultimate solution the city's traffic problem.
7. Unemployment contributes directly homelessness.
8. We want to encourage students to participate the charitable service.
Exercise 3: Provide the correct form of the given word.
1. from the students may be enough to help disadvantaged
children in the neighborhood. DONATE
2. Just five minutes' exercise a day could make all the . DIFFERENT
3. work is not about the money, but rather a chance to change the lives of
people in need. VOLUNTEER
4. organization is one way to broaden your horizon about work
ethics before stepping into the business world. PROFIT
5. Three hundred people were left by the earthquake. HOME
6. Those in -stricken areas are always living in fear of their house being
destroyed again. DISASTROUS
7. Many of the most vulnerable people in our society are facing a future of grinding
. POOR
8. Mr. Smith devoted much of his time to work. CHARITY
II. Ngữ âm
Exercise 1: Add the sound /g/ or /k/ to the beginning of these words and write the
new words. Remember: think of sounds, not spelling. For example, if you add /k/ to
the beginning of water
/ˈwɔːtər/, you get quarter /ˈkwɔːrtər/. The sound is similar but the spelling is completely
different.
0. eight- gate 1. aim - 2. ache -
3. up - 4. round - 5. old -
6. line - 7. lime - 8. air -
9. all - 10. rate -
Exercise 2: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
others.
1. A. provided B. encouraged C. prevented D. decided
2. A. contributed B. caused C. relieved D. prepared
A. volunteered B. devoted C. donated D. unexpected
4. A. helped B. cleaned C. destroyed D. blamed
5. A. disappointed B. analyzed C. protected D. delighted
6. A. satisfied B. thrilled C. embarrassed D. broadened
7. A. laughed B. experiencedC. apologized D. developed
8. A. sympathized B. complained C. announced D. described
9. A. absorbed B. reached C. entertained D. admired
10. A. remembered B. approached C. impressed D. finished
Exercise 3: Choose the word whose main stress is different from the others.
1. A. fantastic B. athletic C. discontent D. establish
2. A. basketball B. inhabit C. astonish D. Atlantic
3. A. punishment B. satisfy C. maximum D. volcanic
4. A. disabled B. educate C. privilege D. analyze
5. A. tolerant B. unemployed C. volunteer D. disinfect
6. A. poverty B. donation C. hideaway D. badminton
7. A. subcontract B. communal C. depression D. disabled
8. A. poverty B. educate C. enlighten D. hideaway
9. A. advantage B. advancement C. volunteer D. donation
10. A. communal B. educate C. non-profit D. profession
III. Ngữ pháp
Exercise 1: Provide the verb in the correct form of past simple.
1. Last week we (clean) our local lake by removing trash and plastic bags.
2. Last month my sister (take) me to the areas where the poor lived
to do some voluntary work.
3. We (buy) the book a month ago when the prices were still cheap.
4. When the thief (break) into the house, we were sleeping.
5. I still remember when I (be) a 6th grader waiting to get into the school.
6. We (give) away necessities for the homeless.
7. Last summer, we (decide) to join a non-profit organization as a
way to gain experience.
8. Ten years ago, the citizens of this area (live) in poverty, but now,
near 80% of people are working stable jobs.

9. Yesterday, we (research) about potential non-profit organizations to

work out a plan to do charitable work.
10. All my peers (work) hard last month to prepare for the charitable
events.
11. Since I (start) working here, I have had more experience at dealing with
people.
12. I can't remember the last time I (go) to the theatre.
Exercise 2: Provide the verb in the correct form of present perfect.
1. The group (clean) the lakes for over 10 years now.
2. (You/ do) any voluntary work before?
3. The number of distressed people (increase) significantly for the past
two years due to the disease.
4. Since she was taught about the hardships of the poor, she (want) to do
something for them.
5. I (have) the tablet for 2 years since my dad bought it to help me study
online.
6. Miss Romanoff (work) as an advisor for the organization for nearly 10
years.
7. I (have) some financial problems last year but this year things are getting
better.
8. Many organizations (turn) to social media as a platform to market
their projects, making it easier to sign up.
9. I (be) to Birmingham three times now.
10. She (watch) all the new movies and is looking for something to fill her
summer.
11. You (be) late for work too many times this year.
12. We had an exchange student who (never/ see) the sea so we’re
taking him to a beach this weekend.
Exercise 3: Fill in the blanks with for, since, or ago.
1. We have helped the community over 10 years now.
2. A year we were worrying about our future.
3. 1991, KFC has given children all around the world their tastiest meals
ever.
4. It seems as though you have grown into the leader role ever you were
employed.
5. Two years the North Korea - US Summit happened in Hanoi, creating
excitement all over the city.
6. he took up yoga, he has been more and more relaxed.
7. I haven’t seen her Christmas.
8. The prisoners did their work three days as a part of their schedule.
9. Things are quiet here; nothing of significant has happened a long time.
10. The number of unemployed people has been rising the pandemic.
Exercise 4: Fill in the blanks with already, just, or yet.
1. I have seen that film .
2. I don’t think you have done any community work .
3. She has done her homework so don’t expect her to be full of energy.
4. He has had some experience working in the field so he will
become a useful addition to our team.
5. This organization is not a good fit for you as it has come under scrutiny.
6. Have you seen the new Dr Strange movie ?
7. The concert is about to start, because the singers have arrived.
8. Have you had lunch ?
9. There’s no point in trying to contact her twice as we have tried to do
that.
10. If you have eaten something, immediately running can damage your
organs.
Exercise 5: Provide the verb in the correct form of present perfect or past simple.
1. I (have) this shirt for a few years now. It was given to me by my father.
2. Because of world event, prices (go) up recently.
3. MUN, which (be) held for more than a century, is an educational
simulation in which students learn about the United Nations.
4. She (be) a member of High School Help Kit, a non-profit organization
that aims to ease the workload on high school administration test six months ago.
5. Peter (be) an employee in this company for five years before he
was made redundant.
6. He behaves as if he (be) a philanthropist, yet he’s not.
7. She (write) five books, and is planning to write another one.
8. You cannot call me, someone (steal) my phone.
9. I love this film. I think it’s the fourth time I (see) it.
10. The airplane (land) . The pilot is just getting out.
11. They (close) the factory. - Really? When (that/ happen)?
12. Your parcel (arrive) . The postman (bring)it here two hours ago.
13. The President (just come) out of the building and will make a
speech in a moment.
14. We (move) here in 1993. We (be)here for a long time now.
15. (you ever bake) your own bread? -Yes I (try) ____ it when
I (be)in high school but I (not bake) anything since then.