Think about the following statement made by 16-year-old junior firefighter Kailee Hufnell:"I've learned to take control in situations…and I've gained a ton of confidence in the way I talk to people of all ages."The author's purpose for including this quote was to __________. A.suggest that teen EMS volunteers feel underappreciated for the services they provideB.argue that teens should be paid for the important EMS responsibilities they carry outC.highlight the benefits that teens feel they derive from participating in EMS volunteer programsD.show that teen EMS volunteers manage situations better than volunteers in other age groups

Which passage from the article best supports the idea that EMS volunteers provide vital services to people in their communities?A.To cultivate the next generation of trained volunteers, many fire departments operate EMS cadet and junior firefighter programs for interested tweens and teens.B.Many EMS volunteers discover that they…develop robust friendships and greater self-command.C.Volunteer first responders…rush toward fires, accidents, and medical emergencies to offer aid.D.Serving on a volunteer emergency services team requires the right mix of self-discipline, teamwork, compassion, sound judgment, resourcefulness, and stamina.

The reader can infer from the article that the families of Rich Cliff, Jr. and Riley Hill __________.A.recognized the dangers of firefighting and discouraged the teens from volunteeringB.inspired and supported the teens' interest in joining volunteer firefighting programsC.wanted the teens to get paying jobs instead of joining volunteer firefighting programsD.dismissed the teens' concerns about the dangers of firefighting and pressured them to volunteer

My name is Alan and I have been working as a volunteer for three years. I started when I was still at school and now, while I'm writing application letters and waiting for job interviews, I'm carrying on with this type of work.Sometimes people ask me what makes these young people spend their free time in the service of others instead of enjoying themselves doing what most teens usually do. Well, many young people decide to do voluntary work as they get the chance to feel good about themselves, because helping out with something they believe in can be very gratifying and enjoyable. They feel they can make a difference by being useful to someone in need. On the other hand, they can choose what they want to do. So they have the opportunity to get involved in issues they care about. At the same time, they meet other young people who have similar interests. They may make new friends, have fun, gain experience and confidence and develop their sense of responsibility and learn new skills that may be very useful in the future.When the time comes to choose a career or to get a job, things may be easier because they already know the kinds of tasks they are best at and which things they enjoy the most. Besides, the experience they acquired may be of great advantage when they write their CVs or go to job interviews.Question 27:What is the main topic of the passage?Writing application lettersChoosing a career as a volunteerJoining in voluntary workTaking advantages of volunteeringQuestion 28:According to the passage, teenagers spend their time volunteering when they ____________.satisfy about themselvesmake a differencehelp other peoplekeep themselves activeQuestion 29:The word ‘gratifying' has the closest meaning to ________.carefuldelightfulcalmingexcitingQuestion 30:What of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?Helping others makes teenagers feel gratifying and enjoyable.Young people can take part in issues they care about.Young people can experience difficult things to get a job.Volunteering helps them to improve their responsibility.Question 31:Writing CVs and interviewing for a job can ________________.help teenagers to know things they enjoy the mostbe easier for people who gain experience from volunteerknow the types of tasks young people are best attake advantages of the experience and new friends

The youth of today are a vibrant, ambitious group, eager to take on the world and make their mark. They are full of enthusiasm and energy, and often have a can-do attitude that is inspiring. Yet, at the same time, their inexperience can make them __________, and it is important for them to have guidance and support to help them make the right decisions.

Express your views in not more than 200 words on the given topic: Stress and its effects on the youth