Exercise 11. Read the passage, and write T (True) or F (False) next to the sentences.

The benefits of voluntary work

Nowadays, volunteer work attracts a large number of attendants from different age groups because of its huge benefits. Firstly, voluntary work provides the adolescents many precious opportunities to develop social skills, foster independence and form the ability to deal with difficulties in different situations. Secondly, every member will be taught how to work in a team, the way to make conversation or the responsibility of finishing a task. The experience you gain will be valuable for your future, helping you tackle serious problems in later life. In addition, volunteer work can help US adapt to something new and make many new friends through regular activities of clubs or organizations. We can also have a chance to travel more and explore more interesting things we have not experienced before. In conclusion, it is very good to do voluntary work.

1. Volunteer work attracts a small number of attendants. _______
2. Volunteer work doesn’t bring any benefits to the adolescents. _______
3. The adolescents can develop social skills when they join the army. _______
4. The people doing volunteer work will be taught how to work in a team. _______
5. You can have many new friends through regular volunteer activities. _______
6. It is not good to do voluntary work. _______