4 Hobbies 15 Language in use: My volunteer experiences Read the text about a teenager who regularly volunteers in a nursing home. Some words are missing. Complete the text by writing one word for each gap (1–10) in the spaces provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. Up until a few years ago, I had never … 0 that my grandparents would be in a … 1 home. I had always been lucky to have them healthy. However, this … 2 a year ago when my grandfather had a mini-stroke. Since then, he has needed extra care that my grandmother could not provide. Watching my family deal with my grandfather made me … 3 of the care the elderly need and has made me realise how … 4 it is to volunteer at a local nursing home. My grandfather’s stroke affected his legs and memory, making it … 5 for him to walk. He first used a cane, but his … 6 became too weak, so he then tried a walker, which lasted only a month. Not only could he not walk or take care of himself, but he also began to stay up at night and fall out of bed. My family started looking into nursing homes. It … 7 us weeks to decide. Unfortunately, he will have to stay there until he improves, both mentally and physically. Since summer, I have volunteered at his nursing home because I saw how … 8 some of the residents were. I volunteered two days a … 9 during the summer, which I have continued. I have learned many things about nursing homes and the factors to consider when choosing one, including the residents’ quality of … 10 , the care received, the environment surrounding them and the payment policy. 0 thought 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 10 Volunteering vocabulary Complete the sentences with suitable words. 4 ✔ 5 needy soup Corps donate shelters charity 1. Volunteer workers donate their time. This means that they work without receiving any money. 2. People who are homeless or poor are also referred to as the . 3. In some cities, there are homeless for those who have nowhere to go. 4. Some organisations have set up kitchens, which provide food for free or at a very low cost. 5. People who can afford to donate money often give to organisations. 6. An American organisation called the Peace sends volunteers out to developing countries. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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