Trắc nghiệm Unit 3 (Fun time) - Sách COMPLETE PET

Read the following passage and answer questions 16 to 23.

A Hobby That Helps Others

For many teenagers, weekends are for sleeping in, playing video games, or hanging out with friends. However, for 16-year-old Chloe, Saturdays are spent at the local animal shelter, a place she has been volunteering at for over a year. It all started when she visited the shelter with her family to adopt a puppy. Seeing so many homeless animals, she felt an immediate desire to help. She decided to volunteer, and since then, it has become her greatest passion. Her work at the shelter is not always easy. It involves cleaning cages, feeding the animals, and walking the dogs, which can be physically demanding. Sometimes, it's emotionally difficult too, especially when she sees animals that have been treated unkindly. However, Chloe says the rewarding moments far outweigh the challenges. She describes the joy of seeing a shy dog finally learn to trust people, or a frightened cat purring in her lap. She has a special bond with an old, three-legged dog named Max. When he first arrived, he was scared of everyone. Chloe spent weeks just sitting quietly near his cage, talking to him softly. Slowly, he began to trust her. 

Last month, a kind family adopted Max, giving him a loving home. Seeing him leave was a bittersweet moment for Chloe; she was sad to say goodbye but incredibly happy for him. This experience taught her that dedication pays off. She feels that her work gives her a sense of purpose and has also learned a lot about responsibility and patience. Chloe often encourages her friends to join in, explaining that volunteering is not just about helping animals, but also about developing important life skills. While her friends are surfing the Internet, she is dealing with real-life situations and making a difference. She plans to continue her work and hopes to study to become a veterinarian one day. She believes that every small act of kindness is important and can change a life, whether it’s an animal’s or your own.