LESSON 2A VOCABULARY |Doing the right thing - Helping others
📑 Article Contents
1 SPEAKING In groups, ask and answer the questions.
Students' own answers
💡 Discussion Tips: Consider daily opportunities to assist family, friends, classmates, or community members. Think about small acts that make a big difference.
2 Match the act of kindness in the table with photos A-E.
Acts of kindness
Help with homework
Return lost property
Give away food
Work for charity
Give directions
Answers:
A: return lost property
B: help with homework
C: work for charity
D: give directions
E: give away food
3 Complete the sentences with phrases from the table in Exercise 2. You may need to change the tense. Use a dictionary to help you with any words you are unsure of.
Completed sentence: help you with your homework
The phrase "help with homework" fits this academic assistance context.
Completed sentence: gave directions / gave me directions
Both forms are correct, with "gave me directions" being slightly more specific.
Completed sentence: gave away food
This phrase describes sharing food with someone in need.
Completed sentence: working for a charity
Volunteering for charitable organizations demonstrates community service.
Completed sentence: returning lost property
This refers to the process of giving back items that have been misplaced.
💡 Vocabulary Note: These phrases represent common acts of kindness that demonstrate consideration for others in daily situations.
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🌐 Resources for Learning About Kindness and Community
🤝 Community Service & Volunteerism:
https://www.randomactsofkindness.org - Ideas for helping others
https://www.volunteermatch.org - Find volunteer opportunities
https://www.britishcouncil.org - Community engagement resources
📌 Vocabulary Building Tips
💡 About This Lesson's Vocabulary
This lesson focuses on phrases related to kindness and community help. Key vocabulary includes: help with homework, return lost property, give away food, work for charity, and give directions. These phrases are useful for discussing community service and daily acts of kindness.
🤝 Practicing Kindness Vocabulary
1. Use in sentences about personal experiences
2. Role-play scenarios where these acts occur
3. Keep a kindness journal using these phrases
4. Discuss real-world examples of each act