They often don't get ______ with the locals and listen to their concerns. ( accompanied, acquainted, accustomed, accounted )

They are encouraging volunteers to interact with locals and create meaningful _______ with them. ( groups, unions, teams, bonds )

They sometimes forget, that they are supposed to be assisting people in ________ , rather than simply going on their own personal journey. ( desire, wish, want, need )

The train ________ in at about 8am. ( cuts, gives, gets, calls )

Doing voluntary work abroad is a terrific way to _______ the mind. ( strengthen, widen, broaden, lengthen )

The Spanish countryside is truly beautiful and I'm taking _______ the stunning scenery as I write this. ( over, aback, away, in )

This can also help to _______ down the stereotypical images which volunteers from developed nations have about places in the developing world. ( break, put, take, cut )

Having said that, the train is a little bumpy so I'm hoping that doesn't keep me ________. ( up, back, down, up with )

The train ride is fairly long, about 11 hours. I'm glad I've got a bed to ________ me through the night. ( pull, see, go, keep )

Many people _____ from doing voluntary work in other countries because they experience another culture and way of life. ( expand, improve, benefit, profit )

I have to fly out first thing in the morning so I'll be ________ bright and early. ( out, up, in, over )

Organisations which _______ arrangements for people to do voluntary work abroad are beginning to recognise this problem. ( do, take, make, put )

_________ , the wide gap between privileged volunteers and poor locals still remains. ( Although, After that, However, Thus )