1. Understanding the Text Experiencing English 1 Passage A Be a Volunteer 1. Why did the author say that volunteering in Sydney helped her prepare for her involvement in the Winter Games in 2002? It was a good opportunity to learn more about staging a major multi-sport event.

2. Understanding the Text Experiencing English 1 Passage A Be a Volunteer 2. Before the author became part of this massive event, how aware was she of the emotions involved in it? Little did she know just how much the experience would offer her such powerful feelings and a strong sense of pride.

3. Understanding the Text Experiencing English 1 Passage A Be a Volunteer 3. What was the author’s responsibility as a supervisor in the Main Press Center? She managed 800 journalists' desks, the telephones, the banks of televisions and other volunteers.

4. Understanding the Text Experiencing English 1 Passage A Be a Volunteer 4. How important was her work in Main Press Center for the journalists? Without her work, the journalists would not get their articles back to their home news desks and the stories of the emotional highs and lows of the competitors would never reach the outside world.

5. Understanding the Text Experiencing English 1 Passage A Be a Volunteer 5. Can you name some other areas where you think volunteers are very important? Areas such as transportation, information technology, housekeeping or security services are very important.