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Lesson 14

Alms

It’s hard to distinguish who needs the

support of alms nowadays. There are
thousands of families who need financial aid,

but some people scam for personal
usage. It’s pity that there are immoral

people who would disguise themselves as

poor citizens to take away the funds from
those people in need.

I don’t even know if I should really believe the beggars on the street

anymore. Some beggars who are asking for alms take this for granted and
constantly beg for money even if they don’t need the support. To make it worse,

some people get trained to ask for alms. Who would want to donate or support

the real people in need? Who would want to take away the money from the
poor? People should be conscientiously fair.

Comprehension

1. What does “alms” mean?
2. What is the main issue?
3. According to the paragraph, what makes it worse?

Questions

1. Do you give money to beggars? Why or why not?
2. Where do you usually see beggars in your country?
3. What do you think of people who get trained to ask
for alms?

4. Who should be allowed to ask for alms? Why?

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