Read the passage and choose the word or phrase that best fits each blank

THE NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE (NCS)

The National Citizen Service (NCS) is a government-run programme in England that gives teens a chance to do new things and help people at the same time. Young people between 15 and 17 years old can volunteer for team projects that help their communities. In this way, they can (16) _____ new challenges and learn useful life and work skills.

Each NCS project brings together young people from different backgrounds. As a team they develop a project to (17) _____something that they are passionate about. There are many different groups, issues and problems that they can help with, including: the elderly, the homeless, children, animal shelters, (18) _____, the environment and much, much more.

After they make a plan, the teens work in the community to put their projects into action. (19)_____, the community is better off and the students build their self-confidence and (20) _____ teamwork, leadership and communication skills.

A. take on

B. take off

C. take up

D. take down