28.We don't have special skills but all of us can be special people.Why?We can volunteer. Mary,a Canadian girl,was sad because she had a heart problem.Her classmates had always been trying to cheer her up.However,they couldn't because she was so sick that she needed lots of money to have an operation (手術(shù)).Her parents hoped to get help from the public.A TV station soon set up a call-in center for Mary.Many people called and offered to help Mary out.At the same time,Mary's classmates donated money,and some of them even put some news on the Internet telling Mary's story.All above helped Mary a lot.Mary and her parents really appreciated (感激) everyone's hard work. There are lots of chances for us to volunteer.The Olympic Games,for example,need thousands of volunteers.And volunteers are also needed in local hospitals,old people's homes,and so on.We can also help homeless people and disabled people or volunteer to clean up parks.Volunteering is not only a great way to help people,but also a great way to make new friends,to learn new skills,and to have fun.
(1)What was wrong with Mary?
. (2)Why did Mary need lots of money?
. (3)How did a TV station help Mary?
. (4)Did Mary and her parents appreciate everyone's hard work?