Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each
Space (33-38). There are two choices you do not need to use.
Centrepoint is a British charity that helps young people who have found themselves, for one reason or
another, living rough or in unsuitable or dangerous accommodation. They help by (33) __ for up to
two years, irrespective of why they ended up on the streets.
Since 1969, Centrepoint has helped 72,000 young homeless people. Although a place to stay is
important, (34) _, homeless children will become homeless adults. Additional support services
include a skills and employment team. Specialists within these teams help get young people back into
education, training or employment. Living rough can also have a real impact on mental health.
So Centrepoint helps these youngsters (35) __ and provides information on personal hygiene.
Centrepoint has contact with around 1,300 young people every year. Their circumstances differ.
Some are homeless because of a breakdown in family relationships. But, (36) , the charity aims to
provide each person the individual help they need most.
One of the young people at Centrepoint, John, was only 15 years old when he first arrived. He had
been sleeping on park benches and in old buildings. Since his arrival, Centrepoint has helped to build
John’s confidence and nurture his abilities, and he now hopes to go to university. Looking through
other life stories on the charity's website, it is clear that confidence and education are key words for the
young people (37)
The biggest challenge for many people being helped by Centrepoint is the next step: (38) ___ into
the real world. Centrepoint has an after-care service which provides support when looking for
accommodation and help with financial concerns, such as paying a deposit on a flat or paying the first
monthly bills.
A) who pass through Centrepoint's care
B) trying to influence government policy
C) moving on from the security of the hostels
D) without educational opportunities
E) become involved with criminal gangs
F) providing safe rooms for young people
G) get the medical or psychological help they need
H) Whatever the circumstances
Space (33-38). There are two choices you do not need to use.
Centrepoint is a British charity that helps young people who have found themselves, for one reason or
another, living rough or in unsuitable or dangerous accommodation. They help by (33) __ for up to
two years, irrespective of why they ended up on the streets.
Since 1969, Centrepoint has helped 72,000 young homeless people. Although a place to stay is
important, (34) _, homeless children will become homeless adults. Additional support services
include a skills and employment team. Specialists within these teams help get young people back into
education, training or employment. Living rough can also have a real impact on mental health.
So Centrepoint helps these youngsters (35) __ and provides information on personal hygiene.
Centrepoint has contact with around 1,300 young people every year. Their circumstances differ.
Some are homeless because of a breakdown in family relationships. But, (36) , the charity aims to
provide each person the individual help they need most.
One of the young people at Centrepoint, John, was only 15 years old when he first arrived. He had
been sleeping on park benches and in old buildings. Since his arrival, Centrepoint has helped to build
John’s confidence and nurture his abilities, and he now hopes to go to university. Looking through
other life stories on the charity's website, it is clear that confidence and education are key words for the
young people (37)
The biggest challenge for many people being helped by Centrepoint is the next step: (38) ___ into
the real world. Centrepoint has an after-care service which provides support when looking for
accommodation and help with financial concerns, such as paying a deposit on a flat or paying the first
monthly bills.
A) who pass through Centrepoint's care
B) trying to influence government policy
C) moving on from the security of the hostels
D) without educational opportunities
E) become involved with criminal gangs
F) providing safe rooms for young people
G) get the medical or psychological help they need
H) Whatever the circumstances
Answers & Comments
33. A) providing accommodation and support
34. D) without educational opportunities, homeless children will become homeless adults
35. G) get the medical or psychological help they need and provides information on personal hygiene
36. H) Whatever the circumstances, the charity aims to provide each person the individual help they need most
37. A) who pass through Centrepoint's care
38. C) moving on from the security of the hostels into the real world