Номер 2, страница 94 - гдз по английскому языку 9 класс учебник Вербицкая, Маккинли

Unit 10. Leaders and followers. Reading and speaking - номер 2, страница 94.

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**2 Read the text. Work in groups and answer the questions:

1 What is the origin of the word charity?

2 How important is charity for the life of modern society?

3 Why are volunteers important?

4 Do you agree that charity begins at home?

5 How can you explain the author's choice of the title? Do you agree with it?

Charity begins at home

Charity begins at home. It sounds as a paradox, doesn’t it? I mean the very word charity is most often associated with giving money to someone in need. Historically, however, the phrase is not linked to giving money at all. The word charity is of Latin origin. Caritas means giving love. Thus, in the past charity was the word to mean the giving of love, which of course, should really begin at home! Today, the word charity is mostly associated with giving money, goods or help to less fortunate members of society, which can only be done with love and kindness. So the word charity remains true to its original Latin meaning!

Moreover, nowadays charity is very important. While governments play a role in providing support to people who need it, government funding is not enough. Local charities and larger charities and foundations can often step in and help. The Red Cross is a well-known international charity, Shelter is a British charity for the homeless, Grant Life is a special foundation to help children with cancer in Russia, The Roots of Music is an educational foundation that helps kids in New Orleans to stay away from rough streets and drugs, Michael Phelps Foundation helps young Americans with disabilities through special swimming programmes, and there are many more.

Do charities need support from us? For many charity organisations it’s not money but volunteers who keep the organisation working. Without unpaid volunteers they would not be able to function because the costs of employing paid workers would probably make it impossible. So, if you have time and willingness to help, just look around.

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