Mandatory Volunteer Work

What subtopic is focused on in paragraph 4?

• the reasons why some teenagers choose not to take part in volunteer service

• the disadvantages of mandatory volunteer service for teenagers

• the causes of stress and anxiety in teenagers these days

• the history of volunteer service

Teens care more about their communities after they volunteer because they ___.

• make friends with the peers they volunteer with

• interact with many different kinds of people

• get recommendations from volunteer supervisors

Some teens do a bad job during their mandatory volunteer service because ___.

• they don't always get enough support from supervisors

• they don't have the right skills

• they don't want to be volunteers

Teens' careers benefit from volunteering because they ___.

• can network with peers and get recommendations from them

• can leave school to work for the volunteer organization

• learn useful job skills that they don't learn in school

The writer mentions research findings in paragraph 3 to show that ___.

• volunteer service has a positive impact on teens' feelings

• getting help from others makes people feel better about themselves

• many teens choose to continue volunteering after they graduate

What is the main argument against mandatory volunteer work in the text?

• It takes away free time from students.

• It does not teach any valuable skills.

• It is not beneficial for the community.

• It is too expensive to implement.

Which of the following is a benefit of mandatory volunteer work mentioned in the text?

• Improves academic performance.

• Enhances social skills.

• Increases physical fitness.

• Reduces stress levels.

What is the tone of the author towards mandatory volunteer work?

• Supportive

• Critical

• Neutral

• Indifferent

In the context of the text, what does 'mandatory' mean?

• Optional

• Required

• Suggested

• Prohibited

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'forced kindness'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Oxymoron

• Alliteration