阅读理解Sue Coppard grew up in the countryside. As a child, her dream was to go to the outside world. In fact, she achieved her dream. In 1971, Sue Coppard worked as a secretary(秘书) in London. When she enjoyed the city life, Sue also missed the countryside where she spent most of her time as a child. She thought the countryside was a great place to play and grow. So she offered to help out on an organic (有机的)farming program organized (组织) by a college.
Sue put a small ad(广告) in a magazine, offering people the chance (机会) to volunteer at the organic farm. The volunteer program grew quickly. Soon other organic farmers participated, asking for people to help out.
With so many people and farms joining, Sue started World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) to help volunteers and farmers find one another. In order to interest more volunteers, Sue made WWOOF not only a weekend activity, but also a place for travelers and people who hoped to live and work on farms for a longer time. She worked very hard there, but she felt happy. She said, "The work can be tiring, but volunteers think it's enjoyable."
By working on farms, the volunteers communicate(交流) with the farmers and begin to love the outdoors and organic farming.
Volunteering is something that anyone can do in their free time, So the next time you want to be busy on the weekend or on vacation, why not look for a good reason to spend your energy on it? I think it is a fantastic way to enjoy your free time.
