General Listening Quiz

What kinds of things do people donate to others in your community? What are some organizations that accept donations?

1. 1. Donating a car is better than selling it.
   2. People should only donate cars that still work.
   3. Donating a car can help people in need.
   4. Donating a car is a good way to avoid repair costs.
   5. You should only donate a car to a charity you know well.

“give (someone) a hand” = help someone
“Could you give me a hand to move this sofa? It’s heavy.“

“bring home the bacon” = earn money for the family
“Who brings home the bacon in your family: your mom or dad?“

Listen to the recording and answer the questions. (See transcript)

Here are some words and expressions that appear in the recording:

• How come? (expression): used to ask about the reason for something
  – A: How come you didn’t attend school yesterday?
  – B: I was really sick.
• pile up (verb): increase to an amount that is difficult to manage or pay
  – Our medical expenses have been piling up for months.
• owe (verb): need to repay money to a person, company, or bank
  – How much do you owe your parents for school?

Retell the story from the point of view of the man and woman. How does the man feel about his situation? What does the woman do for the man? Have you ever done anything for someone, and if so, what happened?

Use the internet to find an organization that accepts donations in your area. Then, answer these questions:

1. What is the name of the group or organization?
2. What is the goal of the charity?
3. What kinds of donations do they accept?
4. How are your donations used and what percent of your donation actually goes to people in need?