ARIANA GRANDE (2)

Making time for others
Even with Ariana's busy schedule, she finds time to care for others. When she was 10, she helped start a youth singing group called Kids Who Care. The group raises funds for charities, and in 2007, they raised over US$500,000. In 2009, Ariana traveled to South Africa, where she performed and taught music to sick children.

Ariana's fans love her kind and friendly manner, and she appreciates them. She stays in regular contact with more than 10 million Twitter followers and over 7.5 million Instagram followers. Ariana also has millions of Facebook likes.

Staying sweet
Many young artists allow fame to change them in a negative way. But not Ariana. She recently told Rolling Stone magazine, "I don't feel much pressure to fit in. I have really good friends and good family. And if I don't fit in somewhere else, I fit in at home."

With that kind of attitude, Ariana's star will shine brightly for years to come.

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Teaching Topic: What Is Charity?
charitable organization 慈善機構
charity 慈善行為
faith, hope and charity 信望愛
charity begins at home 先愛家人才能幫助他人

Grammar Gym
Even with Ariana's busy schedule, she finds time to care for others.
Even with..., [subject] finds time to...
- Even with three part-time jobs, Joseph finds time to do his homework.
- Even with her three little children to look after, Melody finds time to bake a cake every day.


Language Lab
fund n.
- The program was terminated because of insufficient funds.
raise fund
- These high school kids are holding a car wash to raise funds for charity.

appreciate v.
to be grateful for (something)
- I really appreciate your hospitality.
- Your support is much appreciated.
to understand the worth or importance of (something or someone) : to admire and value (something or someone)
- Not many people appreciate this kind of music.

fame n.
[noncount] : the condition of being known or recognized by many people
- Tom's singing career brought him frame and riches.
- Sherry moved to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune.
famous adj.
known or recognized by very many people : having fame
- Fans gathered around the famous actor asking for his autograph.

pressure n.
the weight or force that is produced when something presses or pushes against something else [noncount]
- Athletes are under a great deal of pressure during the competitions.
- Add pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.