[C+] Volunteerism is changing in the United States

LET'S READ!

Direction: Read the news with your teacher.

23-NF-[C+] Volunteerism is changing in the United States (LET'S READ)

1. What is volunteerism?

2. Why is volunteerism considered important in the United States today?

3. How has the role of volunteering expanded in recent times?

4. What challenges has the CASA/GAL Association for Children faced regarding volunteers?

5. How did the CASA chapter in Lexington, Kentucky address these recruitment challenges?

LET'S RECAP!

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1. Which new words/phrases were easiest to remember? Give three.

どの語句/文が覚えやすかったですか？３つ挙げてください。

2. Which words/phrases were you having a hard time to speak/understand? Give three.

どの語句/文が話したり理解するのに難しかったですか？３つ挙げてください。

abolition

[ ab-uh-ˈlish-uhn ]

noun

- the act of ending an activity or custom officially

The slaves got freedom after the abolition of slavery.

sporadic

[ spuh-ˈrad-ik ]

adjective

- happening sometimes; not regular or continuous

Her attendance at school was sporadic.

opt

[ opt ]

verb

- to make a choice, especially of one thing or possibility instead of others

Most people opt to have the operation.

turbulent

[ ˈtur-byuh-luhnt ]

adjective

- experiencing many problems, disagreements, or changes

The publishing world is going through a turbulent time at the moment.

advocacy

[ ˈad-vuh-kuh-see ]

noun

- public support for an idea, plan, or way of doing something

She is renowned for her advocacy of human rights.