Listening practice test 2, Grades 8–9 — question 16 of 27
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Volunteering at the Shelter
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Sara: Ms. Castillo, I want to do my service hours at the animal shelter, but their website says volunteers have to be sixteen. I'm only fourteen.
Ms. Castillo: That's true for most of their jobs, like walking the dogs. But they also have a program for younger teens on Saturday mornings. You'd be cleaning kennels, folding towels and reading out loud to the cats.
Sara: Reading to cats? Why?
Ms. Castillo: Shy cats get used to people's voices that way, so they're calmer when families come to meet them. The only catch is that a parent or guardian has to sign up with you and stay the whole time.
Sara: My dad works on Saturdays. But my sister is nineteen. Does she count?
Ms. Castillo: Only a parent or guardian counts. Talk to your family tonight. If your mom can come with you, I'll sign your service form as soon as you finish your hours.
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Why does the shelter have volunteers read out loud to the cats?
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