## Step 1 - Reading

Reading (and speaking)
Read about these 3 teenagers: Shaun, Alex and Tim.

SHAUN: I was walking along the street in my town the other week and I heard this guy playing some music. It was really good. As I got closer, I could see he had a sign next to his guitar case. I think it said ‘All money goes to cancer research’. I thought that was pretty cool and so I dropped a €10 note in the case. He played really well!

ALEX: I’m not sure when I last gave money to a charity. I think there was a box in a shop once, it was in the shape of a dog – that’s right! It was for Guide Dogs. That’s a really good charity. It’s for people who are blind but they can get a dog that will see for them. I don’t remember how much I gave – but not much. Maybe €1. But I want to do more for charity.

TIM: I actually do quite a lot for charity. I really like doing charity runs. I did one in my home town last week and then I’m going to do one next week in another town. It’s a great way to raise money and to do something. I think it’s easy for people to just give money, but if you actually do something then it means more. I usually raise money for older people. It’s because my grandma is in a home and she couldn’t afford it. I think it makes sense to raise money for a charity that is helping someone in your family or friend circle.

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