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Helping Others

志愿与互助

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词汇 core 13 · expansion 16 · chunks 4

核心词 core

volunteern./v.B1
志愿者;自愿做
work as a volunteer · a volunteer position
I work as a volunteer at a local charity shop.
我在当地一家慈善商店当志愿者。
charityn.B1
慈善机构,慈善
a local charity · raise money for charity
She gave all her old clothes to charity.
她把所有旧衣服捐给了慈善机构。
communityn.B1
社区
the local community · community centre
The new community centre offers many activities.
新社区中心提供很多活动。
donatev.B1
捐赠
donate money · donate food
People can donate clothes to the homeless shelter.
人们可以给流浪者收容所捐赠衣物。
supportv./n.B1
支持
support a cause · offer support
We should support people who are in need.
我们应该支持有需要的人。
help outphr v.B1
帮忙,分担工作
help out at the centre · help out with the event
I try to help out at the food bank every Saturday.
我尽量每周六去食品银行帮忙。
participatev.B2
参加
participate in an activity · participate fully
Many volunteers participated in the beach clean-up.
许多志愿者参加了沙滩清洁活动。
organisev.B1
组织
organise an event · be well organised
She helped organise the charity run.
她帮忙组织了慈善赛跑。
raise (money)v.B1
筹集(款项)
raise money · raise awareness
The students raised over £500 for the local hospital.
学生们为当地医院筹了500多英镑。
eventn.B1
活动
a charity event · a special event
The fundraising event was a great success.
筹款活动非常成功。
experiencen.B1
经验,经历
work experience · gain experience
Volunteering gave me valuable experience.
志愿工作给了我宝贵的经验。
gratefuladj.B1
感激的
be grateful for · feel grateful
The family was very grateful for the help they received.
这家人对收到的帮助非常感激。
appreciatev.B1
感激,理解
appreciate the help · appreciate your time
We really appreciate your time and effort.
我们真的很感激你的时间和努力。

扩展词库 expansion

fundraisingn.B1
筹款
a fundraising event
contributionn.B2
贡献
make a contribution
awarenessn.B2
意识,认识
raise awareness
worthwhileadj.B2
值得的
a worthwhile cause
rewardingadj.B2
有回报的,有意义的
a rewarding experience
benefitn./v.B1
益处;使受益
benefit from · the benefits of
needyadj.B2
贫困的
help the needy
homelessadj.B1
无家可归的
homeless people · a homeless shelter
elderlyadj.B1
年老的
elderly people · an elderly couple
disabledadj.B1
残疾的
disabled people · help the disabled
soup kitchenn.B2
施粥所,免费食堂
volunteer at a soup kitchen
food bankn.B2
食品银行
donate to a food bank
charity shopn.B1
慈善商店
work in a charity shop
care homen.B1
护理院
visit a care home
applyv.B1
申请
apply for a position
positionn.B1
职位,位置
a volunteer position

词块 / 生存短语 chunks

make a difference产生影响,带来改变
Just a small donation can make a difference.
一笔小小的捐款就能产生影响。
lend a hand帮忙
I'm happy to lend a hand with the cleaning.
我很乐意帮忙打扫。
give back回馈
Volunteering is a great way to give back to society.
志愿服务是回馈社会的好办法。
in need处于困难中的
We should help those in need.
我们应该帮助有需要的人。

语法 语言升级点

Present perfect for experience + been vs goneB1
谈论人生经历,区分been与gone
have/has + past participle; been = 去过已回, gone = 去了未回
用现在完成谈论过去经历时,不强调具体时间。例如:I have volunteered at a charity shop. 区分been和gone:She has been to the food bank. (她去过食品银行,已经回来了) She has gone to the food bank. (她去食品银行了,还没回来)。在描述志愿经历时,正确使用been非常重要。

例句

I have helped at the soup kitchen several times.
我在施粥所帮过几次忙。
He has gone to the community centre, so he’s not at home.
他去社区中心了,所以不在家。

常见错误

✗ He has been to the food bank. He’s still there.✓ He has gone to the food bank. He’s still there.
人在那里未回,表示「去了」,应用gone,不用been。
↑ 提分:可尝试现在完成进行时强调持续:I have been volunteering there for two months.
Modals for past deduction: must haveB2-
肯定推测过去发生的事情
must have + past participle
must have用于推测某事肯定发生过,常基于证据或逻辑。例如:The volunteers look exhausted. They must have worked very hard. 注意,must have只用于肯定推测;否定推测用can't have。本课只介绍肯定式。

例句

She must have enjoyed the event because she stayed until the end.
她肯定很喜欢这个活动,因为她一直待到结束。
The donation box is empty. Someone must have collected the money.
捐款箱空了,肯定有人收走了钱。

常见错误

✗ They must worked very hard.✓ They must have worked very hard.
must have后接过去分词,不能直接接过去式,且不能漏掉have。
↑ 提分:将来可学习 might have, can't have 进行更精细的推测。

阅读 Reading notice

Volunteer at Our Community Centre
HELP YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY — VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our community centre is looking for volunteers to help with several projects this summer. We have opportunities for people of all ages and skills. - ‘Meals on Wheels’: deliver hot meals to elderly people in the area. Volunteers must have a driving licence and be available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm. - ‘Reading Buddies’: help children aged 5-8 with their reading skills. No experience necessary; just be patient and enjoy working with young children. Sessions run on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. - ‘Garden Project’: help us create a new vegetable garden for the centre. We need people who are interested in gardening and can work outdoors. Tools are provided. This activity is on Saturdays 9am-12pm. To apply, please fill in the form on our website or visit the centre in person. You will be asked to attend a short interview. All volunteers must be over 18 years old. If you have any questions, email us at volunteer@greenpark.org.
Meals on Wheels上门送餐服务in person亲自
TFNG1.Volunteers for Meals on Wheels do not need a driving licence.
✅ FALSE — 原文说必须要有驾驶执照(must have a driving licence),所以需要。
TFNG2.Experience working with children is required for Reading Buddies.
✅ FALSE — 原文明确说No experience necessary,因此不需要经验。
MCQ3.How can someone apply for a volunteer position?
  • A. Only by visiting the centre
  • B. Only through the website
  • C. Either online or in person
✅ C — 原文说fill in the form on our website or visit the centre in person,两种方式均可。
gap_fill4.The Garden Project takes place on ___ mornings.
✅ Saturday — 原文说This activity is on Saturdays 9am-12pm,故周六早上。
💡 技巧:告示类文本信息点密集,注意项目名称、时间、条件。看到must / necessary / required 要圈出来,这些常是考点。

听力 Listening Section 1 · US

情景:一位女士打电话给社区中心询问志愿机会并报名(Section 1 事务性对话)

Assistant
Good morning, Green Park Community Centre. How can I help you?
Caller
Oh, hello. I'm calling about the volunteer opportunities you advertised. I'd like to find out more.
Assistant
Certainly. We have several programmes available. What kind of work are you interested in?
Caller
Well, I'm good with kids. I used to help at a primary school. Is there anything involving children?
Assistant
Yes, our Reading Buddies programme. You'd help children with their reading. It's on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2 to 4. Does that suit you?
Caller
That sounds perfect. What do I need to do to apply?
Assistant
You just need to fill in an application form. Can I take your name?
Caller
Yes, it's Sarah Thompson.
Assistant
Could you spell that?
Caller
S-A-R-A-H, T-H-O-M-P-S-O-N.
Assistant
And your phone number?
Caller
It's 0412 555 678.
Assistant
Okay. I'll send you the form by email. What's your email address?
Caller
sarah.t@email.com.
Assistant
Great. Any questions?
Caller
No, that's all. Thanks.
gap_fill1.The name of the programme the woman is interested in is ___.
✅ Reading Buddies — 对话中助理推荐了Reading Buddies,女子说That sounds perfect。
gap_fill2.The programme is on Tuesday and ___.
✅ Thursday — 原文说It's on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons。
gap_fill3.The woman's surname is ___.
✅ Thompson — 拼写给出为T-H-O-M-P-S-O-N。
MCQ4.What will the assistant send the woman?
  • A. a letter
  • B. an application form
  • C. a job offer
✅ B — 助理说I'll send you the form by email,即申请表。
💡 技巧:Section 1 常涉及姓名拼写、时间、邮箱等细节。预读题目,预测空格类型(如星期几、人名),听时注意并准确记下。

写作 Writing Task 1 (letter)(semi-formal) · 目标 160 词

You have recently moved to a new area and would like to volunteer for a local charity. Write a letter to the charity. In your letter: - explain why you are interested in volunteering - describe your relevant skills and experience - suggest an activity you could help with.
Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my interest in volunteering for your organisation. I have recently moved to the area and I would like to do something useful in my free time. I have experience working with elderly people. Two years ago, I helped at a care home in my hometown, where I organised activities and spent time talking to the residents. I found this very rewarding and I believe I have the patience and kindness needed for such work. I understand that your organisation runs a visiting service for elderly people who live alone. I would like to suggest that you start a weekly coffee morning at a local community centre, because many older people feel lonely and would enjoy meeting others. I would be happy to help organise this event. I look forward to hearing from you and I hope to have the opportunity to contribute to your valuable work. Yours faithfully, Alex Chen

逐句标注

任务“I am writing to express my interest in volunteering”半正式书信标准开头,直接表明目的,清晰覆盖第一个要点。
语法“where I organised activities”关系从句,本课语法点的应用,增加句子信息量。
词汇“patience and kindness”使用B1级抽象名词,展示话题词汇,而非简单词。
衔接“I look forward to hearing from you”恰当结尾,衔接自然,保持半正式语气。
🎯 本档语言特征:覆盖三个要点,内容具体;使用现在完成、过去时、关系从句和情态动词;词汇恰当(volunteering, rewarding, patience, organise, contribute);书信格式正确,语气半正式。整体≈band6。
↑ 再上一档:进一步提升:可增加更复杂的复合句(如条件状语从句),并用更精准的同义词替换重复词(如将help改为assist,将do something useful改为make a positive contribution)。

口语 Speaking

Part 1

Q: Do you ever help people in your community?
Yes, sometimes. I have helped at a local charity shop a few times, and it was really enjoyable. I think it's important to give back to your community when you can.
💡 使用现在完成表达经历,chunk「give back」自然带出。
Q: What kind of volunteer work would you like to try?
I would like to try working with children because I have experience babysitting my younger cousins. It must be a very rewarding way to spend your time.
💡 用would like + must be推测,练习情态动词。
Q: Is volunteering common in your country?
I think it's becoming more common, especially among young people. Many students volunteer during the summer to gain experience and help others.
💡 用especially展示词汇,to gain experience来自本课词汇。

Part 2 · 提示卡

Describe a time when you helped someone. You should say: - who you helped - what you did - how the person felt and explain how you felt after helping.
I'm going to talk about a time when I helped an elderly neighbour. His name is Mr. Hu, and he lives alone. One day, I noticed that he was struggling to carry his shopping bags, so I offered to help. I took the bags to his flat and we chatted for a while. He was very grateful and said that I had made his day easier. I felt really happy afterwards because I had done something useful. It was a small thing, but I think it made a difference. I would definitely like to help out more often in the future.
💡 按四个提示点组织,使用过去进行、过去完成(had made)和chunk,结尾升华。

Part 3

Q: Why do you think some people choose to volunteer?
I think they do it for different reasons. Some people want to gain new skills or experience, while others simply enjoy helping people. It can also be a way to meet new friends and feel part of a community.
💡 使用while对比,列举多个原因,词汇为本课核心词。
Q: Should companies encourage their employees to do volunteer work?
Yes, I believe they should. It can improve employees' well-being and also benefit the company's image. On the other hand, it might be difficult to organise if employees have very busy schedules. But overall, I think it's a positive idea.
💡 两面对比(on the other hand),给出平衡观点。

高频短语

I would like to suggest ...书信中提出建议时使用
give back to the community口语中谈论志愿动机
It made a difference描述帮助带来的积极改变

应试策略

5.5档要开始有意识地使用本节课语法和词汇。阅读告示时注意条件句;听力Section 1抓取拼写和数字;写作书信确保格式正确、覆盖要点;口语每个问题回答2-3句,尝试加入一两个复合句。

本档提分建议

从5.5到6.5:①主动使用现在完成和关系从句;②用话题词替换常用词(如用contribute代替help,用rewarding代替nice);③写作和口语中展示情态推测(must have)显示语法广度;④书信格式和语气要准确。