Our Society: A Story of Community Engagement
In our small town, we saw a problem we wanted to change - the local park was polluted with litter. Jack and I decided to do something about it, rallying the rest of our classmates to help clean it up. We discovered that even as kids, we could make a difference in society. So, what is a society? It's a group of individuals who share common goals and values. It’s where we live, learn, play, and work. Each person plays a part, big or small, in making our society a better place. Community engagement, like what Jack and I did, is a major way of participating in society. We can volunteer for local causes, participate in community events, or even voice our opinions on civic matters. By doing so, we contribute to the betterment of our society. Our actions have a ripple effect. Picking up one piece of trash might seem insignificant, but it led to a cleaner park, happier neighbors, and a sense of pride in our hearts. We learned that small steps can lead to big changes. That’s the power we have in our society.
Question 1
What is a society?
A type of dessert
A brand of clothing
A group of individuals who share common goals and values
A type of vehicle
A type of game
Question 2
What did Jack and the narrator do to make a difference in their society?
They started a band
They wrote a book
They organized a cleanup of their local park
They created a new video game
They opened a restaurant
Question 3
Why did Jack and the narrator feel proud after cleaning up the park?
Because they found a lot of money
Because they become popular
Because they realized their small action could lead to a big change
Because they won a prize
Because they got good grades
Question 4
What is community engagement?
Playing video games with friends
Reading a book
Participating in your society by volunteering, participating in community events, or voicing your opinion on civic matters
Watching TV
Eating at a local restaurant
Question 5
What was the problem the narrator and Jack wanted to change?
The local park was polluted with litter
Their school was getting bad grades
Their favorite restaurant closed down
Their town had no cinema
Their bike got stolen
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