英文原版对话1000个:899 Money and Charity(在线收听) |
Paul: Hi, this is Paul from England speaking with Katia from Mexico. First question is do you give money to charity? Katia: Well, Paul, it's a difficult question because you really want to help people, but I always question myself where if the money really gets to where it's supposed to go. So personally I rarely do give money to charities. I'd rather give my time, so I know if it's actually something happening. What about you? Paul: Yeah, I guess that makes sense. If it's a registered charity then I don't see there's a problem really with giving a donation. Katia: Yeah, I guess so, but really I wonder. There are so many charities in the world, and you wonder really how much money do the people actually get, so it's difficult to really know. Paul: How about if you're walking down the street and you see a homeless person asking for money? Katia: Homeless people! That's also difficult because you can see they need money or they need food. Sometimes I feel if you give money, you are supporting their way of life so I would rather give some food so they can eat, but maybe if it's a disabled person, I am more willing to give, rather than just the homeless. Paul: Yeah, I'd agree with you. It's difficult to know what they're gonna use the money for, so usually I never give money to men but if it's like an elderly woman, I'm happy to give a small donation. Katia: Why not men and only women? Paul: Well, going back to what you said about supporting their way of life, I mean, not in every case, but I think that often it can just be man's choice to be homeless on the street and he does have a chance to get a job I think. Katia: So you think the woman really doesn't have a choice, and the man... Paul: I think it's more difficult for a woman. Katia: Possibly. Possibly. That's a difficult question. Paul: For sure. Do you give money if you see children on the street? Katia: Well, it depends, because that's also giving money to children so they can continue asking for money, so I avoid it. I also avoid it. What about you? Paul: I'm a little bit reluctant to give money. I heard in a lot of poor countries that it can actually even be a business, like a lot of parents will send their children onto the street. Katia: Unfortunately, that's true. Paul: OK, so maybe you like what you said before: it's better to donate your time than to donate money. Katia: Possibly. And hopefully things will change. |
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