SKILLS: READING

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Discuss with a partner.
What do the people in the pictures need ?
What can you do to help them?

a. These food victims need food and shelter.
We can donate money, rice, and old clothes.
b. These students are studying in a shabby
classroom . They need study equipment and
a decent place to study.
We can donate books and money.
c. These young cancer patients need care
and comfort.
We can visit them , give them gifts,
and organise different fun activities.
2. Read two people’s life stories and complete the table.
1948
1988
2007
2007
American
Vietnamese
cancer
bone cancer
the needy
young cancer patients
3. Find the words in the text that have the following meanings.
1. the needy
2. reveal
3. anonymous
4. amputate
5. initiate
6. memory
4. Answer the questions.
1. Every Christmas, Larry handed out thousands of dollars to needy people in public places.
2. Because he gave money to people during the festival season of December while his identity was hidden.
3. People have been inspired to continue his mission of kindness and charitable work.
4. Thuy organised charitable activities to relieve young cancer patients’ pain.
5. She was awarded the title ‘Ho Chi Minh City Outstanding Young Citizen’.
6. The newspaper holds annual events to support her program. One of them is the Sunflower Festival, where children and their families get together and have fun. Gifts are given to the young patients , and the memory of Thuy is kept alive by her story about love and sharing.
5. Discuss with a partner.
Have you ever taken part in the Sunflower Festival to support Thuy’s Dream Program?
a. If yes, what did you do during the festival?
b. If no, would you like to do it in the future and how would you help? Give your reasons.