Text: The Charity Project
Last year, our school decided to bring up the idea of helping a local animal shelter. Many students liked the plan, so we started to organize a charity project.
First, we wanted to bring together people who cared about animals. We invited parents, teachers, and local volunteers to join us. Everyone was happy to help.
We also needed to bring in some money, so we planned a bake sale. Our teacher suggested we bring along our pets to make the event more fun. Many people came to see the dogs and cats — and they donated a lot!
The photos from the event really brought out everyone’s kindness. Later, we printed them and sold the pictures to bring in more funds.
The local newspaper heard about our project and wrote an article. It helped to bring back good memories for people who had adopted animals before.
Of course, it wasn’t always easy. Sometimes problems brought down our spirits, especially when we didn’t raise as much money as we hoped. But we never gave up!
In the end, the project was a success. We brought together a whole community and helped many animals find new homes.
Reading Task 1 — Match the Meaning
Instructions: Match each phrasal verb from the text with its correct meaning.
Write the correct letter (A–G).
3. bring in
C. talk about or introduce an idea
2. bring together
E. unite people for a common goal
7. bring down
G. show or highlight a good quality
5. bring out
B. collect or earn money
4. bring along
6. bring back
A. make people feel sad or less positive
F. take someone or something with you
D. cause someone to remember something
1. bring up
Reading Task 2 — True or False?
Instructions: Read the statements below and decide if they are True (T) or False (F) according to the text.
True | False | |
|---|---|---|
1. The idea of helping the animal shelter was first brought up by teachers. | ||
2. Students and parents worked together to bring in money for the shelter. | ||
3. Everyone had to leave their pets at home during the event. | ||
4. The photos from the event helped to bring out people’s kindness. | ||
5. The local newspaper helped to bring back good memories. | ||
6. The students gave up when they didn’t get enough money. | ||
7. The project helped to bring together the whole community. |
Writing Task 1 — “A Project That Brought Us Together”
Write a short paragraph (100–120 words) describing a real or imaginary group project or event.
Use at least 3 “bring” phrasal verbs from the list.
Instructions:
• Explain what the project was about.
• Who took part in it?
• What problems or successes did you have?
• How did it make people feel?
Writing Task 2 — “The Memory That Brought It All Back”
Write a short personal story (80–100 words) about something that reminded you of the past.
Use 2–3 “bring” phrasal verbs naturally in your story.
Writing Task 3 — “The Company That Brings Out the Best in People”*
Write a short article (120–150 words) about an imaginary company, school, or team that inspires people.
Use 4–5 “bring” phrasal verbs from the list.
Instructions:
• Describe the place and what makes it special.
• How do people help or motivate each other?
• What do they do when things go wrong?
Listening Task 1 — “The School Podcast: Helping Hands”
Listen the audio and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C):
1. Who first brought up the idea of helping the shelter?
2. What did the event bring in?
3. What did people bring along to the event?
4. How did the project bring together people?
Listening Task 3 — “The Meeting That Brought It All Together”
Listen to the audio and answer the questions:
1. When did they decide to have the meeting?
2. What did the manager ask her team to bring up?
3. What quality did the project bring out in the team?
4. How did the project bring together the team members?