Last summer, as part of my high school graduation project, I volunteered at Saunders House nursing home .I choose this experience because it was something that I had never done before and I wanted to lend a helping hand.At first it was challenging because I was extremely shy. My goal in volunteering was to bring a smile to the residents(住客) by doing different activities from word games to playing chess. I feel as if I had accomplished that goal.

At the nursing home, I did a lot of different activities with the residents ranging from Jeopardy to Wheel of Fortune. One of my favorites was a word game where I would write a ten -letter word on the board and the residents would try to come up with as many smaller words as possible. I could tell that it was one of their favorite games because they always seemed to be so enthusiastic when they played.I also transported residents to and from their rooms when they needed help; and whenever it was a nice day out, I would take them outside to get some fresh air and relax. On Saturday mornings, I would deliver the newspaper to the residents and on Sundays, I assisted with morning church services.

The most unforgettable part of this experience was when I had one-on-one conversations with the residents. It was incredible how many great stories they had to tell. Their stories were so interesting and the experience was unforgettable for me .

1.Why did the author volunteer at the nursing home ?

A.Because people there helped her .

B.Because she never went there before .

C.Because she wanted to offer help .

D.Because the old people there shared stories with her

2.How did the auther feel at first with the residents ?

A.Disappointed B.Comfortable.

C.Excited D.Nervous.

3.What activity did the author and the residents prefer ?

A.Jeopardy B.Wheel of Fortune

C.Word game D.Playing chess

4.What did the author do for the residents on sunny days ?

A.She played the piano.

B.She read newspapers.

C.She took them to the church.

D.She took them outside the room.

5.What is the best title of the passage ?

A.A High School Project

B.Several Interesting Games

C.An Unforgettable Experience.

D.The Residents in the Nursing Home

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