Forward Unit 7

p. 66 Warming up
ethnic minority 族群小眾 single parent 單親 the elderly 老人 the marginalized 邊緣人 expatriate 外藉人士
the chronically ill 慢性病患者 the impoverished 貧困者 the youth 年輕人
Help
If I hadn’t worked in a textile factory that used toxic chemicals, I wouldn’t have got sick. Though I’m still
young, I’m in such poor health that I can’t work and must ask for help. I used to look down on (1) the
impoverished who beg for money because I thought they were lazy and didn’t want to work. Now that I’m
part of (2) the chronically ill , I realize that the poor may be physically unable to work to support
themselves.
I’m a teenager and my mum is a/an (3) single parent . Despite living with my mum, I’m often alone
because she works a ton. I feel like nobody cares about me. Although some people think that (4) the youth
are carefree and don’t have real problems, teenagers do worry, feel pain and need help too! If I weren’t so shy,
I might have friends to talk to.
I moved here to work and my friends are all (5) expatriate like me, who came here for the same
reason. Although the locals usually show me kindness, sometimes I’m treated differently because of my dark
skin. Being a/an (6) ethnic minority in a place where most people look the same can be difficult. I’d like
to make some local friends and share my culture with them.
My son thinks it’s wonderful to be my age because (7) the elderly are treated with respect and
receive extra benefits. Were he my age, he’d know that loneliness and disrespect seniors actually experience.
We are often treated as (8) the marginalized by some people who think we are useless. I’d like to show
my usefulness to society in spite of my age. Can anyone help me?

p. 68 Text 1
What societal worries keep us up at night?
By June Ma
(1) 1aTons of worries keep me from sleeping easy at night. If I don’t finish my project in time, will I become
2a
unemployed? Will I or my loved ones die if we become 2bchronically ill? Could the sea swallow the city and
cause mass homelessness if we don’t take action against climate change? Though we all have personal worries,
clearly, as members of society, we share societal worries. I recently 3binterviewed people of different ages and
occupations about what problems in society 3athey are most concerned about.
(2) Helena Chan, a 21-year-old university student studying 4criminal law, says she is most worried about
cybercrime, such as identity theft and online fraud.
(3) ‘Although technology has made life more convenient for us, it has also brought about many new and
unprecedented 空前的 problems that our existing laws don’t cover yet, which makes cybercrime such a
complicated issue that isn’t easy to solve. Cybercrime wouldn’t exist and be so profitable for criminals if we
didn’t rely so much on digital communication, and online payment and shopping systems. If a cybercriminal
hacked into the bank accounts of the elderly and stole all their life savings, there would be a huge increase in
the impoverished, not to mention all the pain and 15asuffering it would cause the victims. 6All this just makes
me boiling mad! Were I in a government leadership position, I would establish programmes to 12educate
people, especially 5the elderly and the youth, on using technology safely to help prevent cybercrime.
(4) Shawn Seto, 37, who works as a marketing writer for a bank, believes poverty is the most concerning
issue in society.
(5) ‘Poverty is linked to many problems in our community, such as hunger, homelessness and crime.
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Were a person to lose their job, they could become homeless, impoverished, hungry and so 15bdesperate that
they must turn to crime. I think many of society’s problems could be resolved just by focusing on rectifying the
poverty issue. Social problems, like hunger, unemployment and crime, would greatly decrease if 8athe
government provided training programmes to help equip people with the skills necessary for acquiring
well-paying jobs. Moreover, something has to be done about the income inequality in society. Many worker
just aren’t being paid enough for the work that they do. My former classmate, who is 9smart as a whip, lives in
poverty in spite of the fact that he works two jobs. The CEOs of both companies he works at are paid 1,000
times more than my friend. This pay 10disparity is absolutely 15dshameful! Although we live in one of the
wealthiest cities in the world, the impoverished still have to resort to collect cardboard and aluminium cans
daily just to afford some food. If 8bthe government established a scheme where every citizen received a
universal monthly income to help pay for 15cliving expenses, the battle against poverty would be nearly won.’
(6) Karen Ng, 55, is a secondary school counselor who believes the most pressing issue today emotional
stress caused by feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.
(7) ‘Everyone, young and old, experiences a rollercoaster of emotions, including stress. Stress can come
from anywhere—our daily lives, the local environment or the global environment. If tragic events occur far
away, people are stressed from seeing oceans of human suffering. Experiencing strong waves of stress
continuously causes physical health issues or causes people to act negatively and even hurt themselves or
others. Were someone able to alleviate stress by waving a magic wand, the world would be a much happier
place. Although no such magic exists, there are methods to manage stress. Take a moment to breathe deeply
or listen to music if life feels stressful and 15foverwhelming. I also encourage stressed students to talk or write
about their feelings. If you have an outlet for your stress and a way to express your feelings, you will feel much
less helpless because you’re taking concrete action against stress. Talking or writing things out also enables y
you to collect and organize your thoughts. This might allow you to see things more clearly and perhaps even
identify the root of the problem that’s causing you stress. In addition, simply talking to or corresponding with
someone offers you the feeling of community and support. This can be a much needed soothing balm when
experiencing negative feelings like stress, isolation and marginalization.’

1 What is ‘tons of worries’ (line 1) an example of? C

A simile 明諭 B metaphor 暗諭 C hyperbole 誇張 D personification 擬人法
2 What are two of the things the writer worries about?
She worries about unemployed and chronically ill.
3 Who does ‘they’ (line 5) refer to?
Interviewees.
4 What subject is Helena Chan studying?
She is studying criminal law.
5 Which two groups of people in society is Helena Chan most concerned will be hurt?
She is most concerned the elderly and the youth will be hurt.
6 How does Helena Chan feel about the societal problem she is worried about? B
A objective 客觀 B furious 憤怒 C ashamed 可恥 D desperate 絕望
7 Shawn Seto believes that unemployment is the root of problems like homelessness and crime.
8 What are the two solutions proposed by Shawn Seto?
1. The government provided training programmes to help equip people with the skills necessary for
acquiring well-paying jobs. 2. The government established a scheme where every citizen received a
universal monthly income to help pay for living expenses.
9 Find an example of simile 明諭 in paragraph 5.
smart as a whip 聰明絕頂
10 In paragraph 5, disparity means ‘gap’.
11 i) The pressure problem (Paragraph 7 )
ii) Circles of concern (Paragraph 1 )
iii) The threat of technology (Paragraph 3 )
iv) The perils of poverty (Paragraph 5 )
12 Which of the interviewers would be the most likely to agree that education will help solve the societal
problem he or she is most concerned about?
Helena Chan
13 Which problem in society discussed in the article are you least worried about and why?
I am least worried about the poverty, because we could create more jobs for them.
14 What solution discussed in the article do you think would be most difficult to carry out? Provide a reason
for your answer.
I think the cybercrime is the most difficult to carry out. It is high tech.
15 Many people in our society (i) suffer (paragraph 3) from different problems such as chronic illnesses
and unemployment. Some of them might turn to crime because they (ii) desperately (paragraph 5)
need to find a way to get money to pay for living (iii) expenses (paragraph 5) like food and housing.
While giving people a/an (iv) shameful (paragraph 5) monthly income won’t eliminate poverty
completely, it can lessen the problem. If people no longer have to worry about money, they will feel less
stressed and (v) overwhelming (paragraph 7) and will be less likely to engage in negative, harmful
and violent behaviour.

p. 72 Text 2
Dear Editor,
(1) I am writing in response to the opinion piece by Collin Tam, ‘Loneliness: a lifestyle choice’, that was
published in your newspaper on 7 July. In his piece, Mr Tam states that lonely people choose to be alone, and
that 1loneliness is not a social problem but an easily rectified annoyance. His view is that if someone feels
lonely, they should just go to where other people are, like a park. In addition, he believes that some people,
like 2,11bthe youth of today, enjoy being along, like rabbits in burrows. He states that they like hiding in their
rooms, staring at their phones all day while floating in a sea of loneliness. He even comments that had he
acted like that when he was young, he would have been 14aseverely punished. 3I am absolutely appalled by and
completely disagree with the statements in Mr Tam’s opinion piece. Loneliness is a very real social issue, often
caused by a variety of circumstances that are beyond a person’s control. Although it is problem that cannot be
beyond a person’s control. 11aAlthough it is a problem that cannot be easily resolved. I believe it can be
alleviated with 11ccreativity and innovation.
(2) Public health experts globally say loneliness poses a serious health risk. It is such a grave problem that
the UK and Japan have 4aMinisters for Loneliness 4bwho are in charge of finding ways to 14bcombat social
isolation. In one study, 40% of senior citizens interviewed experience social isolation because they live alone or
far from family, while 50% of young people interviewed said they feel lonely because they are bullied or 5bhave
no friends. Both groups feel ignored and identify as being part of the marginalized. Another report found that
over 60% of expatriates and ethnic minorities often feel homesick, isolated and lonely. One study on the
5a
health impacts of social isolation found that if a person suffers from loneliness, it can trigger negative health
effects similar to those of smokers, the obese and the chronically ill. Experts universally agree that there is a
global loneliness epidemic and that it is an urgent social issue that must be addressed. Unfortunately, despite
these findings and expert opinions, many, including Mr Tam, hold firm to the long-standing belief that
loneliness is not a social issue.
(3) Though Mr Tam’s statement that some people enjoy being alone is accurate, he incorrectly 14c1equates
‘being alone’ 14c2to ‘being lonely’. Being alone is being by oneself and 6everyone requires some alone time
once in a while to recharge and collect their thoughts. However, 7bbeing lonely refers to the feelings of
14d1
misery, isolation and 14d2helplessness one feels from being alone. Because of Mr Tam’s misunderstanding of
this, his argument that loneliness is a 11clifestyle choice 7adoes not hold water.
(4) In the battle to ease loneliness, there are creative solutions such as a housing scheme in Sweden
which offers reduced rent to residents who 8agree to spend two hours a week with each other. Residents are
14e
comprised of equal numbers of the youth and the elderly, and they often 9mingle in the community’s
‘togetherness lounges’ that encourage social interaction. Surfing the Internet alone in one’s flat is discouraged
by the policy of ‘If you stay in your flat, you will be charged for Wi-Fi.’ This solution has been fruitful as
residents have reported feeling happier and less lonely. Globally, similar beneficial programmes that mix
10b
different groups and encourage 10athem to help each other feel less isolated are in existence.
 (5) In conclusi0on loneliness is a worrying, complicated social issue that is exacerbated by insensitivity
and ignorance. People of all ages can suffer from loneliness and its negative health effects. Never should a
person’s loneliness be dismissed lightly as a lifestyle choice. Awareness and understanding is needed to battle
this epidemic, as well as creativity to devise innovative solutions. We can successfully work towards solving
society’s problems if we are more open to diverse perspectives and remember that we live in an
interconnected society.
1 What does Colin Tam think about loneliness? C
A It is a serious social issue. B. It is not easily alleviated.
C It is a minor problem that is easily solved. D It is a public health problem.
2 What does Colin Tam compare the youth of today to and why?
He compares youth of today to rabbits in burrows, they both enjoy being alone.
3 How does the writer feel about the views in Colin Tam’s opinion piece?
The writers disagree with Colin Tam’s opinion.
4 Why do you think the writer mentioned the Ministers for Loneliness in paragraph 2?
The writer mentioned the Ministers for Loneliness because they are in charge of finding ways to
combat social isolation.
5 Paragraph 2. Correct the mistake.
(i) According to experts, loneliness is a health risk (impact). One study
(ii) found that 40% of all (senior) citizens feel socially isolated living alone,
(iii) and 50% of young people feel lonely from having few (no) friends.
(iv) A report stated that 60% of expatriates and ethnic majorities (minorities)
(v) experience homesickness, isolation and loneliness. Another ()
(vi) study found that being lonely improves (triggers) your health and causes
e.g. negative effects similar to dieting (smoking) and being obese.
6 According to the writer, why do we sometimes need alone time?
We sometimes need alone time because everyone requires some alone time once in a while to
recharge and collect their thoughts.
7 In paragraph 3, what does the writer mean when she says Colin Tam’s argument ‘does not hold water’
(line 41)?
The writer thinks Mr Tam misunderstood of being lonely refers to the feelings of misery, isolation and
helplessness one feels from being alone.
8 Paragraph 4.
In order to enjoy reduced rent, residents of the housing scheme in Sweden agree to spend two hours a
week with each other.
9 Find a word in paragraph 4 that means ‘mix together’ (verb).
mingle
10 Who does ‘them’ (line 51) refer to?
different groups
11
Statements T. Lee C. Tam
(i) Loneliness is a social issue that is not easy to resolve. 
(ii) The youth appear to enjoy being lonely. 
(iii) Creativity is needed to battle the serious issue of loneliness. 
(iv) Being alone can be a lifestyle choice. 
12 Do you think the Swedish housing scheme to combat loneliness would work in a busy city like Hong Kong?
Why or why not?
It does work in Hong Kong because there are too many citizens.
13 What is a possible subject line for this letter? C
 A The loneliness problem is a myth. B Solving loneliness through discipline
C Innovation 創新 and the loneliness epidemic 病 D Creative ways to be alone
14 i) She was horrified at the severe 嚴峻 conditions 情況 that the impoverished children lived in
and decided to help them. (paragraph 1) (adjective + noun)
ii) Our top priority should be finding ways to combat 打擊 the problem 問題 before it worsens
惡化. (paragraph 2) (to + verb)
iii) Some people wrongly equate 等同 laziness to unemployment, not realizing that someone can
be hard-working and willing to work, yet not have a job due to chronic illness or other reasons.
(paragraph 3) (equate to)
iv) Living on the streets was a/an miserable/hopeless experience that they never wanted to go
through again. (paragraph 3) (article + adjective + noun)
v) Our team is comprised of members from diverse backgrounds and different ages. (paragraph 4)
(comprised of)

p. 76 Life Skill
alleviate 減輕, exacerbate 加劇, mutually beneficial 互惠互利, pose, resolve 解決, complicated 複雜,
long-standing 長期存在, perspective 看法, rectify 糾正, the root 根源 of the problem
Teen uses game skills to help the hungry
Kylie Mak, 16, loves puzzles and escape game because she enjoys solving problems. She saw a problem
when she read an article about charities needing food to feed the hungry. She researched the local food supply
and discovered that many shops often throw away unsold food. Though the news always describes hunger as
a/an (1) complicated social issue that is almost impossible to fully (2) resolve , Kylie felt that there
must be some way to at least (3) alleviate some of the pain the hungry feel.
‘I applied my experience with solving puzzles to this problem, so first I had to figure out (4) the root of
the problem as that could indicate how to (5) rectify or correct various issues.’ Kylie believed that the
cause of the problem was edible food not going to hungry people. The problem is further (6) by the fact
that businesses usually destroy unsold food because of a/an (7) long-standing belief that eating it (8)
exacerbates a health risk as it may be contaminated.
Kylie gathered data on food regulations and found that certain unsold foods could be safely donated. She
created an app that let businesses check which foods are safe to donate. Businesses could then use the app to
contact charities to pick up the donations. Charities and the public could also easily find and see which
businesses were willing to donate their unsold food and this had the added benefit of improving the
businesses’ reputations. By looking at the problem from a business’s (9) perspective , Kylie found a
solution that is (10) mutually beneficial to both businesses and charities that help the hungry.

p. 77 Vocabulary building skill

Suffix: -ity, -ness, -ion/-ation, -ment, -ship
appear, assist, decent, equal, expect, fellow, hopeless, regulate, violent, weak
Equal help for all
A person should never be denied (1) equality just because they are an ethnic minority. There are (2)
regulations against treating a person unfairly because of their (3) appearance or ethnicity. As
members of a civilized society, there is the (4) expectation that we will act with (5) fellowship and
courtesy towards each other because we are all the same. If we believe the idea of (6) is false and that
some people are better than others, our society will become infected with evil and moral (7) weakness .
This, in turn, will lead to (8) violentation against people who are considered inferior due to their race,
gender or age. Instead of sinking into a sea of (9) hopelessness over this, we need to encourage more
(10) assistance in our society. If we understand that we are all human and connected and that we are all
in this together, we will treat each other better.
p. 78 Grammar in use
Conditionals

p. 79
(1) I/check/my email spam folder, I/know/about my nomination
(2) we/ignore/social issues, the problems/worsen
(3) there/be/more concern for social issues, there/be/more awareness of them
(4) he/visit/community centre, he/meet/many selfless teens,
(5) the entire community/benefit, the unemployed/get/well-paying jobs
(6) his friend/not teach/him accounting, my dad/not find/a job
(7) he/ask/me his question now, I/answer/him intelligently
(8) I/not be nominate/for the award, I/not volunteer/at the centre

Welcome to Tina’s Teen Talk podcast! Last week, I received the Youth Community Service Award. I didn’t
realize I’d even been nominated! (1) If I had checked my email spam folder, I would have known about my
nomination . At the awards ceremony, the host joked that the youth he knew didn’t care about their
community. (2) If we ignore social issues, the problems will worsen . Members of my school’s Social
Service Club volunteer there, and I helped start the centre’s job training programme. Honestly, (3) If there
had been more concern for social issues, there would have been more awareness of them .
The awards presenter, singer Jack Lau, asked me why I cared about social issues. I was so shocked to meet
the superstar that I couldn’t say a thing to him! (4) If he visits the community centre, he will meet many
selfless teens . Mr Lau, I care about social issues because as a member of society, I’m affected by them. For
example, (5) The entire community will benefit if the unemployed get well-paying jobs . Were that to
happen, there would be less crime committed by unemployed people desperate for money and the
community would be safer for everyone.
On a more personal note, I care about unemployment because my dad lost his job when I was younger
and it brought a lot of stress and pain to my family. My dad was finally able to find work, thanks to a friend’s
help. (6) If his friend had not taught him accounting, my dad would not have found a job . That helped me
understand the importance of helping others. As everyone is affected by social issues, we need to care about
them. (7) If I had not been nominated for the award, I would not have volunteered at the centre and our
future will become uncertain. Fellow teens, please learn more about the social issues in your community. I
think (8) if he is asking me his question now, I will answer him intelligently .
Thanks for listening! Remember to be yourself, be well and do good!

p. 79
Using although/though and despite/in spite of
He lives in poverty although/though he has two jobs.
He lives in poverty despite/in spite of the fact that he has two jobs.

Grammar practice 2
you play in a virtual world
it can enrich your soul
not having a ‘Like’ button
it not being a trending topic on social media
assisting the hungry does not earn you gold tokens
it is not a cute video of a cat playing the piano
helping the impoverished is worth talking about
there are many isolated and unhappy people in the real world who need help
you live in a physical world that needs help
teaching the elderly how to use technology should go viral

p. 81 Inversion
If I had lost my job, I would be homeless.
Had I lost my job, I would be homeless.
A person should never be denied help because they are an ethnic minority.
Never should a person be denied help because they are an ethnic minority.
People seldom volunteer.
Seldom do people volunteer.
The charity’s work will be done only when poverty does not exit.
Only when poverty does not exist will the charity’s work be done.
Crime is not only harmful to the victims, but also to society.
Not only is crime harmful to the victims, but also to society.
I did not know how difficult it was to fun a business until I opened my shop.
Not until I opened my shop did I know how difficult it was to run a business.

p. 82 Grammar practice 3
Inside Wendy’s Web Café.
Wendy: (placing a drink on the table) Here’s your iced coffee, sir. I’ve never had a customer order nine iced
coffees in a row.
Michael: (staring intently at his laptop) The iced coffee here is not only delicious, but also affordable.
Wendy: Is that why you’re looking at a website titled ‘Make money super easily through cybercrime’?
Michael: (snapping his laptop shut) It’s just research for an article I’m writing.
Wendy: Sorry. I wouldn’t have mentioned the website if I had known it would upset you.
Michael: It’s OK. If I weren’t unemployed, I wouldn’t be so sensitive about money.
Wendy: I understand what it’s like to be unemployed. I didn’t decide to pursue my dream of owning a café
until I lost my job.
Michael It’s hard for me to feel positive. I am not only facing unemployment, but also homelessness and
poverty.
Wendy: Would you like to try working here? A person who is willing and able to work will seldom be
unemployed or impoverished.
Michael: Why do you want to help me? I was rude to you earlier.
Wendy: I was once in your shoes. I realized how important it is to help those in need only when I was
helped during my time of need.

p. 83 Grammar consolidation
Good morning. Thank you for the opportunity to speak about funding ()
a new community resource centre. Never only will the centre help the
impoverished, but also the unemployed and the chronically ill. If ()
someone loses their job, they will had (have) financial problems. They may also
become homeless and impoverished. People might lose their jobs they
become chronically ill and physically unfit for work. Despite some
people claim such a centre will make our community less safe, studies ()
have shown that crime decreases in communities with resource centres ()
for the needy. For example, if the hungry receiving food through a
resource centre, they won’t commit crimes for food. And an
impoverished person not give help, they might turn to crime out ()
of desperation. In addition, a resource centre does more than just ()
provide food to the needy. Although having a soup kitchen in the
community, there are still hungry people. Can you give a man a fish,
he eats for a day. If when he is taught how to fish will he eat for a
lifetime. Thus it is important to provide the needy with tools and skills ()
to help themselves. An impoverished person I met at a soup kitchen ()
once told me that if he has the skills to find and keep a job, he wouldn’t
be trapped in a pit of poverty. I told him about a community centre’s ()
job training programme and he said that had he know about that earlier,
he wouldn’t be in a soup kitchen! Though being appreciative of food
charities, many people in need do want to provide for themselves, ()
so a community resource centre with job training programmes is a ()
mutually beneficial solution. There be fewer impoverished people if
there are more people working. There be fewer impoverished people if
there are more people working. Despite money is needed to fund the
resource centre, investing in this project will create priceless benefits ()
for the entire community. Not such a centre is built will the
community become safer and more prosperous. ()

p. 89 Writing
What are the benefits of solving social problems?
Letter to the editor
You want to reply to the following editorial that was published in the Hong Kong Business News Journel:
Businesses should just concentrate on making a profit
By James Tong 8 June
Businesses already contribute enough to their communities through paying taxes and providing jobs. Helping
to solve social problems, like poverty, would be nice, but is not necessary for the operations of a for-profit
business. If a business does not focus on making a profit, then it is not a business but a non-profit organization.
Businesses should therefore leave all the social work to charities and the government, and just concentrate on
making a profit and keeping their companies afloat so that they do not cause more social problems, like
unemployment.

- Write a letter to the editor stating whether you agree of disagree with the editorial, and why
- Discuss how businesses are affected by social issues and how they benefit from solving them or what
happens if businesses only concentrate on making a profit and how they benefit from its profit. Provide
examples of the benefits in either case.

p. 92 Brainstorm ideas
How are businesses affected by social issues?
more impoverishedmore crimes against businessesdecreases in profits
employees suffer from lonelinessfall ill & unable to workdecrease in productivity

How do businesses benefit from helping to alleviate social issues?

better reputation, stronger relationship with the community, more customers, more profit, stable community
with less crime.

How are businesses affected by only concentrating on making a profit?

gain a bad reputation of being money-hungryfewer customersless profit

How do businesses benefit from concentrating on making a profit?

can invest on developing innovative new products, able to expand business, become market leader, provide
more jobs

p. 94 Self-assessment
employ helpless, illustrate, violent
ethnic minority 族群小眾 single parent 單親 the elderly 老人 the marginalized 邊緣人 expatriate 外藉人士
the chronically ill 慢性病患者 the impoverished 貧困者 the youth 年輕人
alleviate 減輕, exacerbate 加劇, mutually beneficial 互惠互利, pose, resolve 解決, complicated 複雜,
long-standing 長期存在, perspective 看法, rectify 糾正, the root 根源 of the problem

Helping those in need help themselves

Last month, I participated in a new community service programme called Community Share. The
programme encourages people from different walks of life to come together to share anything they can, such
as skills and experience or unwanted tools.
At my first session, I met various people seeking better (1) perspective and income opportunities
through learning new skills. There was Raj, a/an (2) ethnic minority living among (3) the martinalized
in rooftop shacks, who said, ‘There is a lot conflict in my homeland, so I left to escape from all the (4) .
Glenda, 76, explained, ‘I wouldn’t have to collect cardboard for money if I learnt how to sell my
handmade scarves online. (5) The impoverished may need a little help, but we aren’t useless!’
Jeremy, who suffers from kidney disease and is constantly in and out of hospitals, remarked, ‘Having
technological skills will enable me to do flexible online work to pay for my medical expenses.’ Jeremy’s story is
a/an (6) illustration of the (7) long-standing problem many of (8) the chronically ill face:
how to support themselves when they are too sick to work regularly?
The founder of Community Share, Danielle, was a/an (9) youth who relocated to Hong Kong a
decade ago for her job. She says her outsider’s (10) allowed her to view (11) local problems in a
different light and to come up with innovative solutions to (12) alleviate unemployment and poverty. ‘I
believe (13) of poverty is that those in need don’t have the tools and skills to help themselves,’ says
Danielle.
Many of the people who go to Community Share for help suffer from poverty. Their suffering is further
(14) exacerbated by the fact that they are often treated as (15) the marginalized . Those who are
always ignored by society often feel an overwhelming sense of (16) helplessness . While Community
Share doesn’t completely (17) rectify poverty and unemployment, it’s one piece of the puzzle and a
rewarding experience for everyone involved.