Volunteering is becoming popular now. Have you ever ___1___ (take) part in voluntary work? You could work with groups to pick up something dirty, help to teach kids or feed people without homes. People will thank you ___2___ your work.

Volunteering doesn’t just help those groups. You can also improve ___3___ (you). When you volunteer, you can make friends, learn something useful and experience many ___4___ (meaning) things.

Volunteering helps with your body and mind. When you volunteer, you’ll become more friendly than before. So if you don’t have ___5___ (足够的) friends now, be ___6___ volunteer. You’ll meet people who can share your interests and feelings. Voluntary work will mean a lot to you. That’s b___7___ your work makes a difference to someone’s life.

After you join a group and decide to be a volunteer, someone may give you lessons on how to be a good volunteer. I think you will enjoy helping ___8___ (other) in need. Maybe you will teach ___9___(volunteer) one day.

Although you never ___10___ /ə'pɪə(r)/ at some voluntary work before, it’s not late to start from now on.