【推荐1】阅读表达

When people think of New York City, most of them probably picture the attractive lifestyles of the rich and famous or think of Broadway, Times Square and other tourist attractions. However, there is another side of New York City. The summer after tenth grade, I went with my group on a mission to New York City for a week.

I had always known that poverty existed in major cities, but you had never seen it to a degree as high as we did there. We worked at several different locations with our small groups. One day, we served at a soup kitchen and what I saw astounded me. I couldn’t believe my eyes. We saw people from all walks of life. We met people who came there because they had no jobs, no home and no money.

Another day, we volunteered at a homeless shelter. We helped people there do some cleaning and spent time talking to them and listening to their stories. It was incredible to see how thankful they were to us for just spending a couple of hours talking to them.

Every person we met on that trip had a unique story. Whatever their stories were, there was a common thread we saw in them—hope and thanks. These were people who had nothing, yet they were so hopeful about their futures and they were thanking us.

My experience during that summer changed my life. I used to picture my future as containing a big house and a lot of money, but now I see my future as helping others. After college, I would really like to work for some sort of global aid organization that deals with the social issues, such as poverty and homelessness.

1. What do most people have in mind when thinking of New York City? (No more than 10 words)
2. What does the underlined word “astounded” in the paragraph 2 mean? (One word)
3. What did the author discover in the people at the homeless shelter? (No more than 15 words)
4. What kind of organizations does the author want to work for after college? (No more than 10 words)
5. How does the author’s experience inspire you? (No more than 20 words)

【推荐2】Dear Sir,

I am writing in reply to your article about homelessness in Ledchester as it raises questions about whether or how we should give money to charity.

There are now so many chances to give to charity in the UK these days that it can be difficult to know what is best to do. As your article said, if you go shopping in Ledchester city centre, there will be many chances to give money to charity, or to homeless people who look poor, tired and cold, but the solution is not as easy as you seem to think. Can I be sure that the person won’t spend the money on alcohol(酒) or drugs? You seem to have forgotten the research which showed that 9 out of 10 people begging on the street spend the money they are given on alcohol and drugs. Also, can I be sure that the person isn’t one of those “professional beggars” who simply pretend to be homeless and poor?

I think a more effective way to give money is to buy things in one of the many charity shops in Ledchester such as the Oxfam shop. This isn’t really charity as you are buying something, but you know the money is going to a good cause.

In recent years, as we all know, there have been a lot of big events organized to raise money for charity. Many will remember “Live Aid”. Lots of famous bands got together to hold a concert and make a record with all the money going to Ethiopia because of the food shortages there. The BBC also has a “Children in Need” day every year. In one sense you could say that these events are very successful as they raise a lot of money. However, I don’t believe that these events solve the real problems. In my view, these events just allow people to feel good about themselves for a day and then forget about charity and problems in the developing world for the rest of the year. My wife and I decided to support a child. We give a certain amount of money every month and this goes to pay for the education of a girl in Ethiopia. I would encourage your readers to support a child too. We don’t know if it is the best way to help, but at least it is something.

Yours faithfully,

Tom Blinson

1. From Paragraph 2, we know that __________.

A．big charity events can solve many problems

B．there are so many homeless people in the UK

C．beggars are pretending to be homeless and poor

D．money given to beggars may not be spent wisely

2. According to the writer, which can be a good choice to help?

A．To help organize charity events.	B．To buy things in a charity shop.
C．To give money to homeless people.	D．To cover the full cost of a poor kid.

3. According to the passage, what’s the writer’s attitude to money-raising charity events?

A．Positive.	B．Objective.
C．Unconcerned.	D．Negative.

4. The author wrote the letter mainly to _________.

A．present facts	B．give advice
C．explain an idea	D．offer encouragement

【推荐3】William Dunn is the founder of Take a Kid Fishing, a nonprofit (非营利的) organization in Lakeland, Florida, which teaches poor and fatherless kids through the sport of fishing.

A dozen years ago, inspired by his six-year-old fatherless neighbor, Camran, who got angry and shouted at his mom, William asked Camran’s mom for permission to take Camran fishing. Camran was “hooked” from that first trip. The two fished together several times a week, and William saw positive changes in Camran’s behavior. “That’s when I realized that I had the duty to help fatherless kids,” he says.

On weekends, William and a few other volunteers take 20 to 25 kids out fishing on a rental boat, which was supported by the captain of the Double Eagle. Many have never been fishing or even on a boat, so William —or Big Will, as the kids call him —starts by teaching the basic skills. Then come the life lessons that fishing offers: patience, team work and the simple joy of relaxing in the outdoors. Take a Kid Fishing has taken more than 600 fishing trips with almost 2,000 kids who don’t have a father in their lives.

He wants to share his love of fishing with kids who don’t have a father to take them. “I just want to show them that I care about them, that I’m there for them,” he says. Because many kids go on many trips, William is able to build relationships with them. He and Camran, now 20, still regularly fish together, and Camran sees Big Will as a father figure.

Take a Kid Fishing has a huge impact, but it started because William wanted to help one kid. Do you know a child who might benefit from your friendship? Introduce them to fishing or another hobby you enjoy. You can make a great difference to their life.

1. What does the underlined word “hooked” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Bored.

B．Attracted.

C．Relaxed.

D．Inspired.

2. What can we know from Paragraph 3?

A．Few kids participated in the fishing trips.

B．The kids were taught more than basic skills.

C．The organization made lots of money from the kids.

D．The fishing boat was sold to them by other volunteers.

3. Which of the following opinions will William Dunn agree with?

A．An unhappy child needs a friend.

B．Fatherless kids enjoy outdoor activities.

C．An experienced captain should care for kids.

D．Companionship plays an important role in kids’ lives.

4. Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Fishing Offers Kids the Joy of Relaxing	B．Friendship Has a Great Impact on Kids
C．Fishing Changes Fatherless Kids’ Life	D．The Love of Fishing Joins Family Together

【推荐1】Gertrude was just an average kid with an average life. She lived in an average sized house in an average neighborhood. At home, she helped out just enough to get by. At school, she did just enough homework to stay out of trouble. She had straight Cs in all of her classes.

One day Gertrude's teacher, Mr. Mister, stopped her after class. "Gertrude," he said, "I know that you can do better. I've seen the work you do in class, and some of it is amazing... Way better than C work." Gertrude knew that there were moments when she tried a little harder than what everyone expected. But she just didn't have confidence in herself. She didn't really believe that she could change; in fact, she was scared by the thought of having the power to become whatever she wanted. She stopped listening to Mr. Mister about half way through his speech and just nodded her head until he stopped.

That night, Gertrude had a dream. It was ten years into the future and she was still living with her mom in her average neighborhood. A voice spoke in the dream: "The present is nothing more than the outcome of the choices made in the past. The future will be the results of the choices we make today." Gertrude started crying average sized tears, because she knew that she helped shape the world in which she lived, and the choices she made produced the options she had. She woke   up with her pillow wet.

Gertrude was relieved to be back in middle school. She took a little more care in getting herself ready that morning, and she felt better than normal. She tried harder in school, and she felt smarter than usual. She helped more around the house, and it looked better. Sure, there were still lots of things that Gertrude struggled with, but just trying her best made her feel better when she didn't succeed. Gertrude even became great at failing by learning from her mistakes.

1. Which of the following words can best describe Gertrude in Paragraph 1?

A．Popular.	B．Optimistic.
C．Ordinary.	D．Modest.

2. Where did Gertrude's problem actually lie?

A．In herself.	B．In her family.
C．In her teacher.	D．In her studies.

3. What can we say for sure about Gertrude from the last paragraph?

A．She suffered more.

B．She failed in her attempts.

C．She changed fundamentally.

D．She was glad about failures.

【推荐2】When I was little, my grandfather would pick me up after school and take care of me until my parents came home. Every day I looked forward to being with Grandpa.

If it was a fine day, he would take me to the park where he told me the names of the flowers and trees. Sometimes, we would go shopping together. He would push the cart and I would help him get things off the shelves. He always found ways to involve me in what he was doing. I was his “little helper”. Grandpa taught me to care about the world by having me help with the gardening. He watered the trees and bushes, while I watered the flowers. We fed the birds. He showed me that if you were really quiet and stayed still, the birds would come up to you. I still love feeding birds and never understand people who get so wrapped up in owning a home that they don’t stop to care for the surrounding wildlife.

For an after-school snack, my grandfather would give me boiled potatoes and carrots with a little bit of butter on them or he would cut up some fresh fruit for me. My mother was so strict that she held that I must finish my homework as soon as I got home from school. Grandpa thought it was more important to relax, so he would let me watch one show first. He had his way and the way worked. And he said, “Were I you, I wouldn’t tell your mother, or you won’t have time to relax.” Whenever I left a room, Grandpa would remind me to turn off the light to save electricity. My grandpa was a devoted family man. He helped my parents through really tough financial times.

Grandpa passed away when I was 10. I love him and he will live in my heart forever and always.

1. We can learn from this passage that         .

A．the writer was attached to her grandpa

B．the writer lived with her grandpa as a little girl

C．the writer’s grandpa died when she was grown-up

D．the writer’s grandpa finally moved to live with her parents

2. The writer’s experiences in the garden made her           .

A．help her grandpa a lot when he was busy

B．get the idea of protecting the wildlife

C．know vegetables were difficult to plant

D．become a gardener when she grew up

3. Why did the writer’s grandpa tell her not to tell her mom the truth?

A．Because he was afraid that she would punish the writer.

B．Because he wanted the writer to know about TV shows.

C．Because he was afraid that she would get angry with him.

D．Because he wanted to let the writer relax before studying.

4. The writer refers to the experience of turning off the light to show           .

A．grandpa made her develop a good habit

B．grandpa tried his best to save money

C．she was too forgetful to remember that

D．she was careless when she was young