TOPIC: WHY SHOULD EVERYONE DO CHARITY WORK?

1. Vocabulary game: In 30 seconds, list as many words related to the topic: “Charity” as
possible.

2. Do you think it is better to donate money or spend time doing charity work? Why?

3. Do you think the rich have duty to help the poor? Why?

4. Role-play

A: You can’t understand why some people don’t want to give to charity. Talk with your friend.
B: You’re A’s friend. Talk with A.
Suggestions:
2.
- Time: more experience, special feelings, more friends, etc.
- Money: cost less time, more useful, etc.

3.
- For: ethical reasons, because the rich can, etc.
- Against: the poor should save themselves, etc.

4.
Some people don’t give to charity because they think:
 “I already give enough. I prefer to invest in my own community.”
 “I need to save money for myself and for my family”
 “My donation is too small to make a difference.”
 “Poverty can’t be solved.”
 “Poverty isn't the problem — it's the symptom.”
 “Donations don’t help the people who need the most aid”.
 “Poverty relief is the responsibility of governments”.
 “People should solve their own problems.”
 “Giving aid makes developing countries dependent upon foreign resources and funding.”
 “Giving leads to overpopulation.