TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010 Frequently Asked Questions What is TEENSGIVING? TEENS

TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TEENSGIVING?

TEENSGIVING is an exciting eventwhere hundreds of New York City teens gather together annually for a remarkableday of community service. This year, TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010 participantswill once again better New York City and impact thousands of lives!

When is TEENSGIVING in SPRING2010?

SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2010

Where is TEENSGIVING?

All over New York City. Everyonewill meet at the 92nd Street Y (92nd and Lexington) at 9:00 AM for the eventkick-off. Then, all TEENSGIVING volunteers will disperse across the city towork with our partnering agencies where they will make a HUGE difference (and havefun!).  

Who participates in TEENSGIVING?

Hundreds of teenagers from aroundthe city. Teens come from the 92nd Street Y, various city schools, youthgroups, and organizations in the area. In addition, many adult volunteers (ages21 and older) will donate their time to TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010.

What projects do participants doat the agencies?

Sample projects include paintingpark benches, planting gardens, visiting and playing with underprivilegedchildren, assembling craft kits for children in hospitals, assisting at animalshelters, working at soup kitchens, delivering meals and celebrating withfamilies at homeless shelters.

Do I get anything forparticipating in TEENSGIVING?

Yes! Everybody benefits! Teenvolunteers will receive *6 hours* of community service credit, good towardshonor society, high school graduation and college application requirements.Adult volunteers will be “thanked” with a light breakfast, a gift certificatefor their troubles, and the satisfaction of helping our city’s youth contributeto their community. In addition, all teen and adult volunteers will receive acool TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010 T-shirt.

This sounds awesome! How do Iregister for TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010?

Interested teens and/or adultsshould e-mail the TEENSGIVING Coordinator Josh Hyman at jhyman@92Y.org(subject: TEENSGIVING) to receive more information and to register for thisfantastic event!   

**Teens can also contact theirschool’s Community Service Advisor

TEENSGIVING is sponsored by the92nd Street Y.

1. TEENSGIVING is an event held ____________.

A. from time to time    B.every year   C. every two years  D. twice a year

2.Teenagers may do the following in the event EXCEPT____________.

A. watering flowers   B.cooking        C. cleaning streets    D.taking care of animals

3. An adult volunteer may get ______ for his time devoted toTEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010.

A. community service credit and aT-shirt

B. a high school certificate, aT-shirt and a light breakfast

C. a T-shirt, a light breakfastand a gift certificate

D. a gift certificate andcommunity service credit

4. The writer’s purpose in writing the passage is to __________.

A. inform readers of somefrequently asked questions

B. introduce TEENSGIVING inSPRING 2010 to readers

C. encourage readers to ask morequestions about TEENSGIVING

D. call on readers to participatein TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010

试题答案

【答案】

1.B2.C3.C4.B

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