A. Listening. Listen to an extract from a TV show. Answer the questions. 1. Why do people usually stop giving to charity?
A.
They stop after they know how the money is used.
B.
They stop because they don’t know what happens to the money.
C.
People sometimes give to charity, but sometimes they just don’t.
2.
2. According to the speaker, what should you do if you want to donate some money?
A.
You can find a program on her site and make a deposit on her bank account.
B.
You can find a program on her site and get in touch with the people responsible so you give the money to them.
C.
You should look for a project wherever you want and notify her so she can contact them.
3.
3. What kinds of projects can be supported on her site?
A.
Those project that need a lot of money.
B.
Only projects that require money for building schools.
C.
It has become a site more for local charities for people who can’t afford to give a lot.
4.
B. Choose the correct words to complete the sentences. 4. How would your friends react if you ________ all your money away to charity?
A.
have given
B.
gave
5.
5. More people would ________ volunteers if there was more information available on how to do it.
A.
become
B.
became
6.
6. If I ________ that expensive sweater, I could have given some more money to charity.
A.
hadn't bought
B.
didn't buy
7.
7. A lot of people didn't know what they would have done if the homeless project ________ them last winter.
A.
didn't help
B.
hadn't helped
8.
8. If they had known how great the problem was, they would ________ something about it sooner.
A.
do
B.
have done
9.
9. The world's governments could solve many of the problems facing our planet if they ________ a greater effort to work together.
A.
made
B.
have made
10.
10. if I ________ in a very cold country, I think I would miss going to the beach every day.
A.
lived
B.
would live
11.
11. If I ________ sick last month, I could have gone on the field trip.
A.
didn't get
B.
hadn't gotten
12.
C. Complete the conversation. Use the correct form of the words in parentheses. 12. Chris: Hi, Finn, what's up? Finn: I've just been to a seminar on global ________ (poor). It certainly makes you think!
13.
13. Chris: Sounds interesting. So did you find a ________ (solve)?
14.
14. Finn: No, but seriously, suppose we all just did a little bit, it could make a difference. Just a few dollars could save a ________ (starve) child.
15.
15. Chris: You're right, of course. But millions of people being ________ (hunger) isn't the only problem...
16.
16. Chris: ... I think the fact that so many people are not ________ (employ)...
17.
17. Chris: ... and environmental ________ (protect) are also major issues.
18.
18. Finn: Yeah, that's true, if wealthy countries put more ________ (invest)...
19.
19. Finn: ... into reducing ________ (pollute), the world would certainly be a better place.
20.
20. Chris: Yeah, and everything is connected. I mean, imagine if food ________ (distribute) was properly organized worldwide. that would make a huge difference in people's lives.
21.
D. Choose the correct words to complete the sentences. 21. I ________ people did more to help others nowadays.
A.
wish
B.
hope
22.
22. I hope the world ________ a better place in the future.
A.
would be
B.
will be
23.
23. I wish I ________ how to solve the world's problems.
A.
knew
B.
will know
24.
24. hope I ________ to volunteer for a charity next year.
A.
am able
B.
was able
25.
25. I wish my country ________ do more to help poorer countries.
A.
can
B.
would
26.
26. I wish I ________ that film on our changing environment on TV last night.
A.
had seen
B.
saw
27.
27. I ________ I can learn more about these issues.
A.
hope
B.
wish
28.
28. I hope people ________ something about it before it's too late.
A.
do
B.
did
29.
29. I wish everyone in the world ________ enough to eat.
A.
have
B.
had
30.
30. I gave the homeless man some money, and I hope it ________ a small difference.
A.
made
B.
had made
31.
E. Choose the best responses. 31. I don't think my parents would ever give money to charity instead of buying me gifts I really don't need.
A.
But suppose they don't -that would be a shame.
B.
Maybe, but imagine life without it.
C.
Maybe, but what if they were?
D.
What if they knew that's what you wanted?
32.
32. Most people don't volunteer -they're just too lazy!
A.
But suppose they don't -that would be a shame.
B.
Maybe, but imagine life without it.
C.
Maybe, but what if they were?
D.
Yeah, but suppose that isn't the reason.
33.
33. I'm hoping most people will sign the petition about switching to fair-trade coffee in the cafeteria.
A.
But suppose they don't -that would be a shame.
B.
Maybe, but imagine life without it.
C.
Maybe, but what if they were?
D.
What if they knew that's what you wanted?
34.
34. Modern technology has done a lot of harm to the planet.
A.
But suppose they don't -that would be a shame.
B.
Maybe, but imagine life without it.
C.
Maybe, but what if they were?
D.
Yeah, but suppose that isn't the reason.
35.
F. Read the article. Then read the statements and choose True, False, or NG if the information is not given. 35. The people who receive medical care from RAM do not have to pay anything for it.
A.
True
B.
False
C.
NG
36.
36. Everyone who waits in line will definitely see a medical professional.
A.
True
B.
False
C.
NG
37.
37. The community center is an uncomfortable place to spend time in.
A.
True
B.
False
C.
NG
38.
38. Danny Chacko says that some people earn too little money to pay for dental care.
A.
True
B.
False
C.
NG
39.
39. Paul Wittke says that his work is more important than the work of the doctors.
