I.    Complete the dialogues with the sentences in the box.

1.   A: Do you think the community service makes a difference?

      B: ________________________________________________________________________

2.   A: What can we do to help homeless people?

      B: ________________________________________________________________________

3.   A: What are the benefits of volunteering?

      B: ________________________________________________________________________

4.   A: Have you ever done any volunteer work?

      B: ________________________________________________________________________

5.   A: Why would you enjoy volunteering?

      B: ________________________________________________________________________

6.   A: Why do you think people volunteer?

      B: ________________________________________________________________________

X.   Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

1.   Tom Holden worked __________ a volunteer at a charity in 2010.

2.   They provided housing and other supports __________ homeless people.

3.   Some volunteers enjoy helping elderly people living __________ nursing homes.

4.   She donated thousands of pounds __________ children’s charities.

5.   The benefits __________ volunteering are enormous to you, and your community.

6.   You can volunteer to help cook and serve a meal __________ a homeless shelter.

7.   UNICEF has launched a campaign to help children __________ need.

8.   They provided street children __________ food and books.

IX.  Complete the sentences with and, but, so, or, because.

1.   Olivia was very happy __________ she passed her examination.

2.   He didn’t study __________ he failed the history exam.

3.   My mother usually gets home at 5 o’clock __________then she cooks dinner.

4.   I was late for class tills morning __________ the bus was late.

5.   We went to Jane’s house __________ she was out.

6.   We can go to the pool __________ we can go horse-riding, whichever you prefer.

7.   She is studying very hard __________ she wants to be a doctor.

8.   Carol studied hard for the maths test __________ she couldn’t get a good mark.

9.   The floor was wet and slippery __________ Mason almost fell.

10. Mike ate healthy food __________ did regular exercises to keep fit.

VIII. Answer each question using ‘because’ and the words in brackets.

0.   Why was Judy absent from school? (be sick)

      She was absent from school because she was sick.

1.   Why did Sam go to the dentist’s? (have a toothache)

      He ________________________________________________________________________

2.   Why didn’t you take part in volunteer programs? (not have enough time)

      I _________________________________________________________________________

3.   Why doesn’t Mike want to go and see the film? (see it already)

      He________________________________________________________________________

4.   Why is Sharon popular in school? (be honest and polite)

      She _______________________________________________________________________

5.   Why did the teacher scold Alex? (not complete his homework)

      She _______________________________________________________________________

6.   Why did you go home late last night? (miss the last bus)

      I _________________________________________________________________________

VII. Join each pair of sentences using because, as or since.

1.   He stopped the car. The traffic lights turned red. (because)

      ___________________________________________________________________________

2.   Jane didn’t join our programme. She had to take a summer course. (as)

      ___________________________________________________________________________

3.   He behaved very rudely. Everyone dislike him. (since)

      ___________________________________________________________________________

4.   They like doing something useful. They do volunteer work. (because)

      ___________________________________________________________________________

5.   I won’t be able to attend the meeting. I’ll be on holiday with my family. (since)

      ___________________________________________________________________________

6.   It was raining heavily. We decided to stay home and watch TV. (as)

      ___________________________________________________________________________

7.   He wants to get fit. He’s training hard. (because)

      ___________________________________________________________________________

8.   Sally was ill. She didn’t go to school yesterday. (since)

      ___________________________________________________________________________

VI.  Choose the correct answer a, b, c, or d.

1.   We ______ very busy last week.

      a. was                          b. am                           c. were                         d. will be

2.   I ______ her recently. The last time we met was at a party.

      a. have seen                 b. haven’t seen            c. didn’t see                 d. saw

3.   In 2012, they ______ their project for street children.

      a. start                         b. are starting              c. started                     d. have started

4.   We ______ very early this morning.

      a. will leave                 b. leave                        c. have left                  d. left

5.   She ______ because she’s late for her class.

      a. runs                          b. ran                           c. is running                d. has ran

6.   I ______ that book already. It’s really fantastic.

      a. read                         b. have read                 c. am reading              d. will read

7.   He ______ you as soon as he’s on the bus.

      a. will call                    b. calls                         c. called                       d. is calling

8.   Sometimes I ______ up the streets of my neighborhood for volunteer service.

      a. clean                        b. am cleaning             c. have cleaned            d. will clean

9.   I live in New York, but I ______ the Statue of Liberty.

      a. never visit                b. have never visited   c. never visited            d. will never visit

10. I ______ my favourite song when I turned on the radio yesterday.

      a. hear                          b. heard                       c. am hearing               d. will hear

V.   Put the verbs into the correct tense, past simple or present perfect.

1.   _____________ (you/ ever/ be) to the United States ? - No, but I _____________ (be) to England and France.

2.   When we were in Canada, we _____________ (go) skiing almost every day.

3.   When _____________ (you/ meet) your wife? - 3 years ago.

4.   Peter _____________ (not phone) yet. I’m still waiting.

5.   I _____________ (know) Helen since we were at school together.

6.   My uncle _____________ (live) in Berlin in 1999.

7.   We _____________ (not see) Beth at Mike’s house yesterday morning.

8.   Do you like this picture? My uncle _____________ (paint) it.

9.   Mr. Dass _____________ (leave) for New York late last night.

10. Mr and Mrs Grey _____________ (teach) French here for over five years.

IV.  Underline the correct answers.

1.   I saw/ have seen that film already.

2.   We went/ have gone to the movies three times last month.

3.   Did you ever do/ Have you ever done volunteer work?

4.   I had/ have had five tests so far this semester.

5.   Linus did/ has done his homework before he went to sleep.

6.   This is my grandparents’ house. They lived/ have lived here for more than 50 years.

7.   She bought/ has bought a new mobile phone two days ago.

8.   Did you see/ Have you seen Peter at the party last night?

9.   I read/ have read this book twice and I still find it very interesting.

10.       They didn’t play/ haven’t played very well yesterday. They lost the match

III.  Complete the sentences with the correct verbs in the box.

1.   ______________  your used books to your local library or charities.

2.   ______________ a fundraising event to raise money for charity.

3.   ______________ polluted rivers and lakes.

4.   ______________  trees or flowers in your backyard or community garden.

5.   ______________ at a nursing home, soup kitchen, or homeless shelter.

6.   ______________ plastic and paper for a clean environment.

7.   ______________ nutritious meals to the poor and needy people.

8.   ______________ homeless children who are unable to attend school.

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