There are two basic ways to see growth: one as a product, the other as a process. People have generally viewed personal growth as an external(外在的) result or a product that can easily be identified and measured. The worker who gets a rise, the student whose grades improve, the foreigner who learns a new language—all these examples of people who have measurable results to show for their efforts.
By contrast(对照), the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine, since it is a journey and not the specific signposts or landmarks along the way. The process is not the road itself, but the attitudes, feelings people have, and their caution or courage, as they meet with new experiences and unexpected difficulties. In this process, the journey never really ends; there are always new ways to experience the world, new ideas to try, new challenges to accept. In order to grow, to travel new roads, people need to have a willingness to take risks, to face the unknown, and to accept the possibility that they may “fail” at first. How we see ourselves as we try a new way of being is necessary for our ability to grow. Do we see ourselves as quick and curious? If so, we tend to take more chances and be more open to unfamiliar experiences. Do we think we're shy and indecisive? Then our sense of fear can cause us to hesitate, to move slowly, and we think we are slow to adapt (适应) change or that we’re not smart enough to deal with a new challenge. Then we are likely to take a more passive role or not try at all.
These feelings of insecurity(不安全) and self-doubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow. If we protect ourselves too much, then we stop growing. We become trapped inside a shell of our own making.
1. In the author's eye, one who views personal growth as a process would ________.A.succeed in climbing up the social ladder | B.grow up from his own achievements |
C.face difficulties and take up challenges | D.aim high and reach his goal each time |
A.Our manager was always willing to accept new challenges. |
B.Jane won the first prize in the speech competition. |
C.Jerry picked up French during his stay in Paris. |
D.Father's salary rose from 5,000 to 7,000. |
A.being curious about more changes | B.being quick in self-adaptation |
C.having an open mind to new experiences | D.staying away from failures and challenges |
A.It is not so easy to measure personal growth. |
B.To try and fail on the new road facing the unknown is unavoidable. |
C.There are only two ways to see a person's growth. |
D.If you are too shy to take any risks in life, you cannot grow up. |
A.Facing New Challenges | B.Growth—Product or Process |
C.Two Basic Ways of Growth | D.Overcoming Internal Fears |
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【推荐1】As a dropout myself, I often feel it is my duty to defend my fellow non-scholars. Common wisdom would have you believe we are the “bad kids", the future criminals, the worst sort of people. But not all dropouts are likely to deal drugs,steal goods from a shop, or shoot pool all day.
My own favorite place to go when skipping school was always the public library. My early retirement meant that at last I had the time to read everything I wanted to. I found reading Thomas Pynchon's Gravity's Rainbow a lot more interesting than reading about Sir Isaac Newton and the falling apple.
Best of all was the time I finally had to myself. I felt liberated. I had been in school nearly my whole life. I wanted to find out for myself who I was,and until I did,everything else felt like a waste of time.
However, after nearly three years, a series of strange thoughts began to make me anxious and unsure. Images of myself at the age of 35 began to haunt(缠扰)me in my sleep. And a voice in my head began asking over and over,"Who is paying the hot water bills? Who buys the microwave pizza?"The answer, of course, was my poor old parents. Sure,I was having an enjoyable time doing plenty of nothing, discovering myself and all, but that's unfair to them. What parents long to see their child drop out of school,with no plans for the future? Could they be expected to support me forever? Certainly not. I immediately moved out of the house and out of town, in search of a future for myself.
And it is here, in my new home of San Francisco, that I have decided to do what was once unthinkable: go back to school. I plan to take adult education classes and then apply for City College. On the one hand, I can hardly believe I'm doing it: a return to desks, chalkboards, and clocks that tell you when to stop thinking about one thing and start thinking about another. But at City College, I'll be able to take film production, semiotics, and sociology—just because I want to know about them.
So next time you see a dropout, be sympathetic. And please don't push him to do something he doesn't want to do. It never works. He'll come around when he's ready.
1. It is commonly believed that dropouts are_____.A.bad kids from birth |
B.interested in studying drugs |
C.very likely to commit crimes |
D.responsible for defending non-scholars |
A.Living in comfort with his parents. |
B.Reading in the public library. |
C.Escaping the pressure from school. |
D.Having time for self-discovery. |
A.To fight for his own future. |
B.To apply for City College. |
C.To break away from his parents. |
D.To live up to his parents' expectations. |
A.Push them to the limit. |
B.Open their hearts to them. |
C.Try to be understanding. |
D.Encourage them to be friendly. |
Does Failure Really Exist?
If you believe you have failed, then you have. If you believe you don’t have the ability to succeed, then you don’t.
Most people give themselves an out without even realizing it. They are willing to work hard on reaching their goals, but only until the things get too rough or their energy dies down. Don’t do that! Instead, make up your mind to make your goal happen, no matter what!
It’s a good idea to set a general timeline, but remember that something will be beyond your control. You can never say exactly when your goal will be reached. If you lock yourself into a given timeline, you might make yourself feel like a failure! Instead, get a general idea of when you’d like your goal to be completed. Then take it one day at a time and focus on making progress instead of reaching the finish line in as little time as possible.
Difficulties mean only one thing: it’s not time for your goal to be completed yet. That’s it! It doesn’t mean you failed; it doesn’t mean you’re weak; it doesn’t mean you’ll never achieve your goals. It simply means you have not done enough yet. You’ve got to keep moving forward and find a way over, around, or through the difficulties.
A.Never give up on yourself. |
B.Failure only exists in your own mind! |
C.That's exactly how failure makes us feel. |
D.Don't believe in a clear finish line for goals. |
E.Work hard towards your goal, and you will be likely to get good results. |
F.Be sure that you don't see difficulties as failures. |
【推荐3】I was in the fifth grade and had just moved to Westminster from London when I met Ms. May. Most of my teachers seemed to ignore me; I was one more student among hundreds. Ms. May, however, took a special interest. “You can write,” she said, explaining that she wanted to move me into the honors English class. So did I.
A decade later, when my first novel was published, I went back to Ms. May’s classroom, handing her a copy of my book. “And I wrote this for you.” Ms. May began to cry happily. She’d been considering early retirement, she said, because she felt she wasn’t having enough of an effect on her students. I didn’t know how to make Ms. May understand what she’d done for me: It was because of her that I fell in love with Shakespeare. I learned how to compose an essay. It was her belief in me that gave me the confidence to become a writer. Now I felt I owed her. I told her to forget her idea, and she did.
Fifteen years later, when I heard that she was finally ready to retire, I attended her going-away party. All Ms. May needed to do was say a few words thanking her colleagues for coming. Instead, she stood up and made an exciting speech that began like this, “Those of you are always complaining (抱怨) that kids have changed and that it’s harder to teach these days. You’re getting old and lazy. These kids haven’t changed. You have! Do not give up on these kids!”
When she finished her talk, everyone clapped hands! I went up to Ms. May and gave her a big hug. She smiled with tears rolling down her face. I came to realize that she would miss her teaching life.
1. How did most of the author’s teachers treat him when he was in the fifth grade?A.They helped with his writing. |
B.They paid little attention to him. |
C.They took a special interest in him. |
D.They encouraged him to make speeches. |
A.Retiring earlier. | B.Influencing others. |
C.Becoming a writer. | D.Publishing a book. |
A.To stress the important roles of teachers. |
B.To leave a deep impression on her colleagues. |
C.To inform people of necessary education reform. |
D.To call on her colleagues not to give up on their students. |
A.Worried. | B.Regretful. |
C.Appreciative. | D.Sympathetic. |
【推荐1】Erin Alexander’s sister-in-law recently died, and she was having a hard day. A barista (咖啡师) was too. The coffee machine had broken down and she was clearly stressed. Ms. Alexander ordered an iced green tea, and told her to hang in there. After picking up her order, she noticed a message on the cup: “Erin,” the barista had drawn next to a heart, “your soul is golden.” “I’m not sure I even necessarily know what ‘your soul is golden’ means,” said Ms. Alexander, who laughed and cried while recalling the incident. But the warmth of that small and unexpected gesture, from a stranger who had no idea of what she was going through, moved her deeply. “Of course, I was still really sad,” Ms. Alexander said. “But that little thing made the rest of my day.”
New findings, published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, prove just how powerful experiences like Ms. Alexander’s can be. Researchers found that people who perform a random (随意的) act of kindness tend to underestimate how much the receiver will appreciate it. And they believe that miscalculation could hold many of us back from doing nice things for others more often.
A recent study consisted of eight small experiments that varied in design and participants. In one, for example, people were told they could give a cupcake away to strangers, and were asked to rate their own mood as well as how they believed the receiver would feel. The researchers found that those who got a cupcake as a result of a random act of kindness felt better than the person on the giving end thought they would. “People tend to think that what they are giving is kind of little; maybe it’s relatively unimportant,” Dr. Kumar, an assistant professor of marketing and psychology at the University of Texas, Austin, said. “But receivers are less likely to think along those lines. They consider the gesture to be significantly more meaningful because they are also thinking about the fact that someone did something nice for them.”
If you are not already in the habit of performing random kind acts—or if it does not come naturally to you—Marisa Franco, a psychologist, said to start by thinking about what you like to do. “It’s not about you being like, ‘Oh man, now I have to learn how to bake cookies in order to be nice.’ It’s about: What skills and talents do you already have? And how can you turn that into an offering for other people?”
1. What is the function of paragraph 1?A.To provide some background information on the study. |
B.To introduce the topic. |
C.To praise the random acts of kindness. |
D.To illustrate the power of kindness. |
A.By stating the facts. | B.By listing examples. |
C.By comparing the feelings. | D.By listing statistics. |
A.Do whatever they like to do. | B.Learn how to bake cookies. |
C.Do what they can to help others. | D.Try to gain some new skills and talents. |
A.Nothing is impossible for a willing heart. | B.Well begun is half done. |
C.One good turn deserves another. | D.Practice virtue however little it is. |
【推荐2】There are plenty of things to be gained from going abroad: new friends, new experiences, new stories. But living in another country may come with a less noticeable benefit, too. Some scientists say it can also make you more creative.
Writers and thinkers love travelling abroad. Ernest Hemingway, for example, drew inspiration for much of his work from his time in Spain and France. Aldous Huxley, the author of Brave New World, moved from the U. K. to the U. S. in his 40s to branch out into screenwriting. Mark Twain, who sailed around the coast of the Mediterranean in 1869, wrote in his travelogue Innocents Abroad that travel is "fatal to prejudice and narrow-mindedness."
In recent years, psychologists and neuroscientists have begun examining more closely what many people have already learned: that spending time abroad may have the potential to affect mental change. In general, creativity is related to how the brain is wired. Neural pathways are sensitive to change: New sounds, smells, language, tastes, sensations, and sights spark different synapses in the brain and may have the potential to revitalize the mind.
“Foreign experiences increase both cognitive flexibility and depth and imperativeness of thought, 55 says Adam Galinsky, the author of numerous studies on the connection between creativity and international travel. Cognitive flexibility is the mind's ability to jump between different ideas, a key component of creativity. But it's not just about being abroad, Galinsky says: "The key critical process is multicultural engagement, immersion, and adaptation. Someone who lives abroad and doesn't engage with the local culture will likely get less of a creative boost than someone who travels abroad and really engages in the local environment. " In other words, going to Cancun for a week on spring break probably won't make a person any more creative. But going to Cancun and living with local fishermen might.
The researchers also found that the more countries the executives had lived in, the more creative the lines tended to be — but only up to a point. Those who had lived and worked in more than three countries, the study found, still tended to show higher levels of creativity than their peers who had worked in a smaller number of foreign countries. The authors assumed that those who had lived in too many countries hadn’t been able to properly immerse themselves culturally and they were bouncing around too much. "It gets back to this idea of a deeper level of learning that's necessary for these effects to occur, " Galinsky says.
Of course, although a new country is an easy way to leave a "social comfort zone the cultural engagement associated with cognitive change doesn't have to happen abroad. If a plane ticket isn't an option, try taking the subway to a new neighborhood. Sometimes, the research suggests, all that's needed for a creative boost is a fresh cultural scene.
1. The examples of the three writers in Paragraph 2 are to ________.A.show how travelling abroad inspires one's brain |
B.explain the creative benefits of international travel |
C.illustrate prejudice and narrow-mindedness can harm creativity |
D.discuss why writers and thinkers tend to be more open-minded |
A.neural pathways are birthplaces of creativity |
B.creativity is responsible for revitalizing the mind |
C.creativity can be developed by changes of the environment |
D.neural pathways allow different synapses to work efficiently |
A.The deep involvement with foreign culture. |
B.Travelling abroad for a relatively longer period. |
C.The mind's ability to jump between different ideas. |
D.Living in the foreign country instead of just travelling there. |
A.Leave your social comfort zone |
B.For a more creative mind, travel |
C.Put down your work and go to your neighborhood |
D.For an artistic inspiration, go to more foreign countries |
【推荐3】To say that the face of aviation (航空) has changed beyond recognition over the past hundred years is accurate yet still an understatement. With about 500, 000 people in the air at any given time today, flying has become a much more accessible mode of transport than in the 1920s when extremely high fees restricted flying to wealthy passengers.
The inside of aircraft has changed dramatically too. Cabins (机舱) in the 1920s were loud and cold as planes were constructed of metal sheets that did not preserve heat.
While the very first scheduled commercial passenger service set off between Tampa, Finland and St Petersburg in 1914, it took until the 1920s for commercial fights to really gain ground. The lack of commercial activity in aviation was reflected in the state of world airports at the turn of the 1920s, with the vast majority simply being open dirt fields. Hydrogen- fuelled (以氢为燃料的) airships began to appear in the skies in large numbers after the close of the First World War in 1919, and it was with the help of these aviatic giants that world flying records were broken.
By 1929, the first round-the-world fight was completed by the German- made Graf Zeppelin, which took 12 days across four stages. Owing to repeated deadly accidents hydrogen-fuelled airships were soon phased out. 1922 saw the first aerial crossing of the South Atlantic by two Portuguese pilots who flew from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro in stages. It took them 79 days to complete the 5, 200-mile journey. Today, a direct flight takes just over nine hours.
COVID-19 saw commercial air traffic decline to record lows, but as travel picks up again the pressure over the future of air travel remains to be climate change. As environmentally conscious travellers look towards train or bus travel as alternatives, airlines have started taking measures such as shifting to Sustainable (可持续的) Aviation Fuel.
1. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A.Commercial flights gained ground in 1914. |
B.The ticket for a flight is much more affordable now. |
C.Planes used to be poorly constructed to save the cost. |
D.Flying was a popular means of transport in the 1920s. |
A.Improved. | B.Cancelled. | C.Used. | D.Broken. |
A.Travel. | B.Technology. | C.Environment. | D.Entertainment |
A.To advertise more accessible and sustainable flights. |
B.To praise human beings’ great achievements in flying, |
C.To introduce the development of the aviation industry. |
D.To analyze the challenges faced by commercial flights. |
【推荐1】As we all know, Paris is a big city, which why it's worth spending a full week there. Don't expect to be able to see everything, and the best thing to do in Paris in a day is just relax at a cafe that is what you want to do.
Day 1 - Paris food tour
Food tours are our favorite way to begin a trip in a new city because they teach you about the cooking you'll be experiencing for the rest of the week as well as give you a look at the city. Often the guide will be able to recommend restaurants for you to try during your visit. Sometimes you'll even learn about a food you didn't know.
Day 2 - Eiffel Tower and Paris sightseeing
Let's face it, the Eiffel Tower is probably number 1 on your must-see list for Paris, whether you have a week or only two days in Paris. Get there early in the morning to try to beat the crowds, and after you've had your fill of the attractive views of Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower, explore other big sights. Check out Notre Dame Cathedral, considered one of the earliest and finest examples of French Gothic architecture. It is also famous for the part it plays in the Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Day 3 - Loire Valley Castle Day Trip
Some of Europe's most beautiful castles can be found in the Loire Valley. Luckily the region is within a day trip distance from Paris. You could base yourself in one of the towns in the area. But for many people, there's an appeal in taking a day trip from Paris instead of having to pack up and move hotels.
1. What would you like to do in a day when you visit Paris?A.See everything in Paris. | B.Relax at a coffee shop. |
C.Spend a whole week. | D.Have a good time. |
A.To pay a visit to Eiffel Tower. | B.To explore many other big sights. |
C.To introduce some good food to visit. | D.To teach visitors to learn about the city. |
A.They are lucky to. find their favorite sights. |
B.They have to pack up to be in search of hotels. |
C.They see the earliest French Gothic architecture. |
D.They can see beautiful castles without changing accommodation. |
【推荐2】The world’s nights are getting brighter and brighter as light pollution invades darkness almost everywhere. Researchers found that Earth’s artificially lit outdoor area grew by 2% a year from 2012 to 2016. So did night time brightness. Light pollution was even worse than that, according to the German-led team, because the light sensor(感应器) cannot recognize some of the LED lighting that is becoming more widespread, specifically blue light.
“Honestly, I had hoped that with LEDs we were improving the situation. But it turns out quite disappointing.” said Kyba, the lead author of the study.
“Asia, Africa and South America, for the most part, saw an increase in artificial night lighting. More and more places are fixing outdoor lighting, due to its low cost and the growth in communities’ wealth,” the scientists said.
The biological effect from the increasing man-made light is obvious, according to the researchers. People’s sleep can be damaged, which in turn can affect their health. The living behavior of birds, fish, insects and bats can be interrupted. And forget about seeing stars or the Milky Way if the pollution continues.
“Many people are using light at night without really thinking about the cost, ” said Franz Holker, one of the co-authors. “Not just the economic cost, but also the cost that you have to pay for environmental damage.”
1. Why is the night becoming increasingly brighter?A.Artificial light is used in larger areas. |
B.The light sensors fail to work properly. |
C.LED lighting gives off too much blue light. |
D.More families afford to use lighting at home. |
A.a more balanced sleeping schedule |
B.reduced cost of lighting during the night |
C.a better view of stars and the Milky Way |
D.harmful biological effects on some animals |
A.A tourist guide. | B.A science magazine. |
C.A biology textbook. | D.A medical report. |
USA Space: Past and future ![]() Explore the race for space across the USA with this comprehensive tour of four NASA space centres and other key sites. Accompanied at Kennedy by Sarah Cruddas, author and space journalist. Including a visit to Virgin Galactic, the world’s first commercial spaceport. 15 days for £5,279 (approx US$6,699) 6 May 2020 To book call +44 203 308 9917 (Mon to Sun GMT 9am–5:30pm) Or email groupsuk@intrepidtravel.com | SWITZERLAND / FRANCE CERN ![]() One of the world’s important centres of science, Geneva is also a charming lakeside town with a fascinating history. The tour focuses on CERN, where they operate the famous Large Hadron Collide. Accompanied by science journalist Laura Spinne and STEM ambassador Darren Price. 6 days for £2,698 (approx US$3,429) 18 May 2020 To book call +44 207 593 2284 (Mon to Fri GMT 9am–6pm Sat 9am–4pm) Or email culturaltours@kirkerholidays.com |
ITALY Science of the Renaissance ![]() Encounter (不期而遇) the great scientific minds and discoveries of the Renaissance on a cultural adventure across Florence and Bologna. Led by art and architecture expert Andrew Spira and accompanied by scientific historian Professor David Wootton. 7 days for £1,825 (approx US$2,319) 3 June 2020 To book call +44 207 251 0045 (Mon to Fri GMT 9am–6pm Sat 9am–5pm) Or email tours@traveleditions.co.uk | CZECH REPUBLIC Kepler’s Prague ![]() Discover the legacy (遗产) of Kepler and Brahe with astronomy, maths, music and art in this city of a hundred spires (塔尖). Our tour with author and broadcaster Jane Green will journey to the heart of early science and the world’s oldest astronomical clock. 6 days for £1,968 (approx US$2,499) 14 July 2020 To book call +44 207 287 2843 (Mon to Fri GMT 9am–6pm Sat 9am–4pm) Or email charmtours@hotmail.com |
1. How much money is required for a holiday with Laura Spinne?
A.$1,825. | B.$2,499. | C.$3,429. | D.$6,699. |
A.USA. | B.SWITZERLAND. | C.ITALY. | D.CZECH REPUBLIC. |
A.It has the world’s first commercial spaceport. |
B.It houses the world’s oldest astronomical clock. |
C.It offers tourists a diversified cultural adventure. |
D.It is the world’s greatest center of science and art. |
【推荐1】When you think of Australia's overall atmosphere, what comes to mind? Sun, surf, and sand? That's right, but don't forget the snow! The lifts open at ski resorts across regional Australia from June to October, Tours are excellent option and depart from Queensland, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, or Canberra. Some tours are all- inclusive of accommodation, meals, ski hire, and lift tickets. It's a handy option for first-timers and for meeting other travelers.
Falls Creek, Victoria
Falls Creek is the largest ski resort in Victoria. Falls Creek is seven-hour drive south-west of Sydney and a four - and - a - half - hour drive northeast of Melbourne. There is a resort entry fee of AU $ 51.50 per day for all vehicles or AUS18. 50 per person on a bus.
Mount Hotham, Victoria
Mount Hotham provides challenging terrain(地形), Mount Hotham is a four-hour drive from Melbourne. The train will take yow straight from Melbourne or Sydney to the Victorian snowfield. Lift pass prices vary depending on the day you visit and how early you book.
Mount Buller, Victoria
Mount Buller is a three-hour drive from Melbourne It's easy to get to as there's a coach service that runs regularly during the winter season. Mount Buller offers a “kids stay free” deal where up to two children under the age of 15 can stay for free when accompanied by two adults. Lift passes can get as cheap as S66 when you book ahead of time.
Thredbo, NSW
There are 14 lifts and 54 runs across the resort, with many choices for beginners to advance. Thredbo has a lively village as there's almost always an event going on. You can purchase full - day or half - day lift passes, and prices range depending on the time of year. The resort is a two - hour drive from Melbourne.
1. Which is the farthest to Melbourne?A.Falls Creek, Victoria. |
B.Mount Hotham, Victoria. |
C.Mount Buller, Victoria. |
D.Thredbo, NSW. |
A.Its atmosphere is better. |
B.Lift passes get discounted. |
C.Only two tickets are needed. |
D.The boy's accommodation is free. |
A.Choose different villages. |
B.Go skiing in the snowfield. |
C.Enjoy the event in a village. |
D.Book ahead of time to get discount. |
【推荐2】One of the fundamental things we really love in cities is order. Order means balance, symmetry (对称)and repetition: the same thing happening again and again, and the left side matching the right side.
Order is one of the reasons why so many people love Paris. But most cities are a complete mess. When it's a mess, it seems like no one is in charge. And that's worrying. It's horrible when everything is jumbled up: a pitched roof next to a flat roof; 3 simple bare box next to a messy car park; high-rise towers that look as if they've been placed at random, like teeth in a yawning mouth.
We generally have a desire to straighten things out. And when we can't, it's frustrating. The same urge is there when we look at cities. Often, it's not skyscrapers that we mind in the city. It's skyscrapers that have been planted there without planning, like they are increasingly appearing in London, while New York or Chicago shows the ordered way that we love.
However, you have to keep something else in mind. Unreasonable order can be just as much of a problem. Too much regularity can be soul-destroying. Too much order feels rigid and alien. It can be indifferent, cold, severe, unkind, or even cruel. So the ideal we're seeking is variety and order.
This is the idea in a square in Tele in the Czech Republic, where every house is the same width and height. But within that ordered partem, every house has been allowed freedom at the level of form and color. We're perfectly in the middle between chaos and boringness here. And that's what humans adore.
So as a general rule: too much mess, and it's off-putting; but too much simple order, and it’s boring.
1. What does the underlined phrase "jumbled up” in Paragraph 2 mean?A.Out of order. | B.Causing worries. | C.In good order. | D.At random. |
A.New York. | B.London. | C.Paris. | D.Tele. |
A.They should be made lower. | B.They should have plants on top. |
C.They should be well planned. | D.Their numbers should be limited. |
A.balance and repetition | B.free forms and rich colors |
C.the same height and width | D.both order and variety |
【推荐3】The Master Gardener Foundation
Aim
The Master Gardener Foundation provides free information to the public on environmentally safe gardening practices and water conservation. The information is research-based and encourages limited use of farm chemicals and fertilizers.
Donation Activities
The master gardeners here did much donation work. They donated over 35,000 volunteer hours, serving 40,000 adults and more than 5,200 children. They did this through about 35 plant clinics, 6 demonstration gardens, 4 youth gardens, as well as a classroom program and dozens of workshops. The Master Gardener Foundation provides roughly two-thirds of the financial support for all these valuable activities.
Washington State University currently provides the salary and benefits of the Master Gardener Program. The foundation funds office space and supplies, as well as a part-time program assistant.
The Master Gardener Program
Safe and green gardening and water use practices are vital to preserving our environment. The Master Gardener Program seeks to provide this kind of education and information to the citizens for free. It is a highly successful example of cooperation between a foundation and volunteers.
Waiting for Your Donations
The Master Gardener Foundation is a non-profit organization, and all donations are allowed by law and support the Master Gardener Program and activities.
Please consider a donation to the Master Gardener Foundation and help keep our environment green!
1. What does the underlined word "this" in paragraph 2 refer to?A.Science research. | B.Adopting children. |
C.Donation work. | D.Sparing volunteer hours. |
A.It's very expensive. |
B.It proves to be unsuccessful. |
C.It provides education just in producing farm chemicals. |
D.It's a bridge between the foundation and volunteers. |
A.To encourage donations. |
B.To describe volunteer work. ' |
C.To spread the agricultural knowledge. |
D.To give some suggestions to gardeners. |