What is one criticism of short volunteer visits?
Each summer thousands of students spend several weeks volunteering in other countries, teaching English or helping to build schools. Organisers say that the experience teaches independence and teamwork. Critics, however, point out that short visits by untrained young people can do little to solve long-term problems, and that the money spent on flights might be better used to employ local teachers. In response, many programmes now require some training and ask volunteers to work alongside local staff rather than replace them. The best projects, supporters say, are those that last for years, so that local people can continue the work after the volunteers have gone home.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. They can do little to solve long-term problems
- Step 1: Critics say short visits by untrained young people can do little about long-term problems.
Answer
They can do little to solve long-term problems.
Why not the others: None of the other three is supported by the passage.
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