First Lady Michelle Obama is a big fan of volunteering. Volunteering means working for free to help someone else. Mrs. Obama says volunteering is very important. “It should be part of everyone’s life,” she says.
Many teens agree. They say that helping others feels great and makes a difference. These days, more teens volunteer than work for pay. Teens clean up parks, walk dogs at animal shelters, visit the elderly and more.
Some cities — including Seattle, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. —require high school students to volunteer. Students must volunteer in order to graduate. The student volunteers learn new skills and help their communities.
Many parents are in favor of the idea ---- they say volunteering helps teens build job skills. But most teens don’t want to be forced to volunteer. They say they are busy. And they say volunteering is only fun if it’s a choice.
Read both sides of the debate and decide.
YES
Volunteering can help teens get into college or get a job.
Many cities and towns need help. Volunteers can help keep important programs going.
Not all teens will volunteer if it isn’t required. Schools should require students to do all they can to get ready for adult life.
NO
Most teens are already very busy with classes, homework, jobs and sports. Forcing them to do more isn’t fair.
It should be up to each person. Helping out doesn’t feel as good if you have to do it.
Finding a volunteer job isn’t always easy. Students shouldn’t be kept from graduating because of something they can’t control.
28. The writer mentions Michelle Obama in order to___________.
A. introduce the topic of the text B. explain what volunteering is
C. tell what she does for the US D. show she enjoys volunteering
29. According to the text, in Chicago, .
A. finding a volunteer job is quite easy B. more people would rather work for pay
C. volunteering is a must for high school students
D. college students have to volunteer before graduation
30. The underlined part “in favor of” in the text means” .
A. drop B. develop C. catch D. like
31. Which question does the text mainly discuss?
A. Is volunteering good for students? B. Should students be required to volunteer?
C. What is the best time to volunteer? D. Which volunteer jobs should students do?