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

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 )

However, this depends on how you ________ your time while you're there. ( make, spend, have, kill )

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

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

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 )

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 )

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

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

I'd actually better stop now because my laptop's about to ______ out of power. ( break, check, grow, run )

I’m quite exhausted, though, so I’ll probably _______ out as soon as my head hits the pillow! ( pass, let, make, give )

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

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