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What are some activities that Americans do during the holiday season to volunteer?

Host Christmas tree decorating contests
Participate in Easter egg hunts
Organize Halloween costume parties
Prepare or serve Thanksgiving meals at soup kitchens (correct)

What is a reason why some parents insist on their kids doing volunteer work year-round?

To build compassion and responsibility (correct)
To avoid school requirements
To earn money for the family
To develop culinary skills

What is a potential benefit of volunteering mentioned in the text?

Earning academic credits
Winning cash prizes
Increasing social media followers
Learning new skills (correct)

What is the reason some people give for arguing against forcing students to volunteer?

Advantages of volunteering are lost when students are forced (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do an increasing number of middle and high schools now require students to serve a certain number of volunteer hours?

To encourage responsibility and compassion (B) Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es uno de los beneficios importantes del voluntariado mencionado en el texto?

Aprender nuevas habilidades (A) Signup and view all the answers

¿Por qué algunos argumentan en contra de obligar a los estudiantes a hacer voluntariado?

Porque consideran que se pierden los beneficios del voluntariado cuando es forzado (C) Signup and view all the answers

¿Por qué algunos padres insisten en que sus hijos hagan trabajo voluntario durante todo el año?

Para que los niños se conviertan en ciudadanos más responsables (A) Signup and view all the answers

¿Por qué la temporada de vacaciones es un momento perfecto para que muchos estadounidenses hagan trabajo voluntario?

Porque hay más necesidad de ayuda durante las festividades (B) Signup and view all the answers

¿Por qué algunas escuelas secundarias y preparatorias ahora requieren que los estudiantes realicen un cierto número de horas de voluntariado?

Para que los estudiantes aprendan compasión y responsabilidad (C) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Volunteering During the Holiday Season

Many Americans engage in volunteer work during the holiday season as a way to give back to their communities.

Importance of Volunteer Work

Some parents insist that their kids do volunteer work year-round to instill empathy and social responsibility in them.

Benefits of Volunteering

One significant benefit of volunteering mentioned in the text is that it helps individuals develop empathy and social responsibility.

Concerns Against Mandatory Volunteering

Some argue against forcing students to volunteer because it can lead to a sense of obligation rather than genuine willingness to help others.

Mandatory Volunteering in Schools

An increasing number of middle and high schools now require students to serve a certain number of volunteer hours as a way to instill social responsibility and empathy in them.

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