Part 7: Writing
Write about a volunteer experience
Writing: Community Service
11. Writing Structure
How to Write About a Volunteer Experience
Cấu trúc bài viết về trải nghiệm tình nguyện:
- Introduction: When and where you volunteered
- Body: What you did (activities, people you helped)
- Conclusion: How you felt and what you learned
Useful phrases:
- Last week/month, I volunteered... (Tuần trước, tôi tình nguyện...)
- We helped/donated/cleaned/visited... (Chúng tôi đã giúp/quyên góp/dọn dẹp/thăm...)
- It was a meaningful experience. (Đó là một trải nghiệm ý nghĩa.)
- I felt proud/happy/useful. (Tôi cảm thấy tự hào/hạnh phúc/có ích.)
22. Sample Paragraph
Sample: My Volunteer Experience
Last Sunday, I volunteered at the Sunshine Orphanage with my classmates. We arrived at 8 a.m. and stayed until noon. First, we donated books, clothes, and toys to the children. They were very happy to receive the gifts. Then we played games and sang songs with them. The children taught us a traditional dance. We also helped clean their playroom. At the end of the day, we said goodbye and promised to visit again. I felt very happy because I could bring joy to the children. This volunteer experience taught me that giving is better than receiving. I will definitely volunteer again.
Word count: 115 words | Tense: Past simple
33. Writing Tips
Writing Tips:
- Use the past simple tense throughout (since you're writing about past events)
- Use sequencers: First, Then, Next, After that, Finally
- Include specific details: time, place, number of people, activities
- Use vocabulary from the unit: volunteer, donate, charity, etc.
- Describe your feelings and what you learned