Volunteer Day
What better way is there to enjoy your own hobbies while helping others at the same time? Come to Volunteer Day and choose which activity you'd like to join in for the day. See below for a schedule of events on Volunteer Day.
Volunteer Day schedule:
7:30 a.m.: Meet at the Community Center for juice and bagels (百吉饼).
8:00 a. m. —8:30 a. m.: Choose which activity you'd like to help with for the day.
8:30 a. m.: Board the bus to your activity site.
9:00 a. m. —3:30 p.m.: Work as a volunteer.
3:30 p. m.: Board the bus that will take you back to the Community Center.
See below for a list of volunteer opportunities for Volunteer Day so you can begin thinking about which activity you might want to join in.
A list of volunteer activities:
Paint houses: Do you enjoy making art? If so, this volunteer opportunity might be just right for you! Happy Homes is a local organization that provides home repairs for needy people in the form of painting. For elderly or physically disabled people who cannot do repairs to their homes, Happy Homes provides volunteer painters with opportunities to repaint old homes, outside or in. Happy Homes also provides painters with opportunities to create beautiful wall paintings inside schools or community centers.
Plant flowers: Do you enjoy being outside in nature? City Parks Association has many great opportunities for people who love to be outdoors. Help plant flowers and bushes in city parks; help lay paths at Cave Springs Park, or help pick up rubbish around the river banks. These activities are very active, so remember to be prepared with plenty of drinking water!
Read to children: Do you enjoy working with young children? Do you like books? Love and Learning is an organization that provides volunteers with an opportunity to help children with learning disabilities. Read books out loud to groups of children four to six years old, or read one-on-one with struggling readers seven to eight years old.
Play with animals: Do you love animals? Lovely Friends is an organization that visits local animal shelters and provides volunteers to spend time with the animals while their cages are being cleaned. Play with puppies, snuggle (依偎) with cats, or hand-feed rabbits.
1. When will volunteers gather at the Community Center?| A．At 7:30 a. m. | B．At 8:00 a. m. |
| C．At 8:30 a. m. | D．At 9:00 a. m. |
| A．Love and Learning. | B．Lovely Friends. |
| C．Happy Homes. | D．City Parks Association. |
| A．Mainly to educate children. | B．Mainly to comfort the elderly. |
| C．Mainly to encourage the disabled. | D．Mainly to attract volunteers. |
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【推荐1】“You can use me as a last resort (选择), and if nobody else volunteers, then I will do it.” This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids’ lacrosse (长曲棍球) club.
I guess that there’s probably some demanding work schedule, or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport. She may just need a little persuading. So I try again and tug at the heartstrings. I mention the single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids aren’t even on … At this point the unwilling parent speaks up, “Alright. Yes, I’ll do it.”
I’m secretly relieved because I know there’s real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many. The unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule, sends out emails, and collects money for end-of-season gifts. Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team. The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season. Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal.
Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to the community (社区) as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. Volunteering just feels so good.
In that sense, I’m pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than I’d freely like to admit. However, if others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where my motivation lies?
1. What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3?| A．She gets interested in lacrosse. |
| B．She is proud of her kids. |
| C．She’ll work for another season. |
| D．She becomes a good helper. |
| A．It gives her a sense of duty. |
| B．It makes her very happy. |
| C．It enables her to work hard. |
| D．It brings her material rewards. |
【推荐2】Elephant Transit Home In both Africa and Asia elephants are being threatened by changes in their natural habitats. People are moving into the elephants’ habitats and endangering their survival. In the country of Sri Lanka, there is one place where elephants are not only protected but also respected. It is called the Elephant Transit Home (ETH).
Set up in 1995, the ETH aims to protect and nurture baby elephants that are found injured or living without their mothers in the wild. Every year about 30 baby elephants in Sri Lanka need help. As many as possible are brought to the ETH. There they are given food, shelter, and medical care. Most importantly, they are given the chance to be with other elephants and become part of a herd (象群).
A day at the ETH begins early in the morning when the baby elephants are given their first feeding of milk. During the day, each baby will drink an average of 13 gallons of milk. Older elephants are fed mostly coconut leaves and other native plants. Then the elephants are allowed to walk around, eating the grass and forming a herd. The cost of caring for the baby elephants is high. The ETH spends about ＄125,000 each year on powdered milk for the baby elephants.
At the ETH, workers try to reduce human connection with the elephants. They also try to increase bonds (联系) between the elephants. It usually takes three years for a baby elephant to be set free into its natural habitat. The elephants are sent back to the wild together with other orphans with whom they have bonded. This program helps them return to the wild as members of a herd that will communicate with each other and take care of each other.
The ETH is considered one of the best animal protection sites in the world. Not only are the elephants cared for, they are treated with respect. Most importantly, they go back to live in the wild, where they belong.
1. What does the underlined word “nurture” in Paragraph 2 mean?| A．Set free. | B．Care for. | C．Focus on. | D．Relate to. |
| A．train them to stay away from hunters | B．provide them with more living space |
| C．study them better in a natural environment | D．help them make it in the wild as a herd |
| A．To show the ways of wildlife protection. | B．To explain the threat baby elephants face. |
| C．To introduce an animal protection project. | D．To persuade the readers to protect elephants. |
【推荐3】Costa Rica is full of unique animals found nowhere else on Earth. And you could help nurse some of these injured forest animals back to health while you live and volunteer in Costa Rica for up to 10 weeks!
On this all-inclusive volunteer trip, not only do you get to live and volunteer with a trusted wildlife rehabilitation (康复) organisation in CoAsta Rica. When you go with Global, you get:
Pre-Departure Guide — Our in-depth pre-departure guide will have all the information you need about your trip & destination, at your fingertips.
Dedicated Trip Coordinator — Hand-picked from an experienced team who’ve been there, done that and ready to guide you through your entire journey.
Accommodation & Meals — Relax in your shared dorm accommodation on-site, with free Wi-Fi and a community atmosphere, and enjoy nutritious Costa Rican cuisine.
Certificate of Completion — In recognition of your hard work and dedication throughout the experience, and it goes very well with your future résumé.
Can you picture it? You spend your days doing various tasks around the sanctuary (禁猎区). Anything from repairing enclosures, feeding the animals, maintaining gardens, or taking photos of the animals.
For most people, getting to see one of these animals is a bucket-list experience. Especially if they get to interact and help with the rehabilitation of these injured forest animals. Seeing a sloth pick its way through the canopy is one thing. But interacting with a sloth every day, and watching it make progress as it heals from its injuries, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
1. What is a unique experience for volunteers in Costa Rica?| A．Doing wildlife research. | B．Admiring forest scenery. |
| C．Attending to injured animals. | D．Taking photos for social media. |
| A．Training before departure. | B．Certificate of participation. |
| C．Single-room accommodation. | D．Hand-picked travel companions. |
| A．To persuade. | B．To entertain. | C．To analyze. | D．To report. |
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1. What is known about EnglishScore Tutors?| A．It has the largest collection of qualified tutors. |
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【推荐2】Here’s a review of some excellent red movies and TV programs in 2021.
1921. Released nationwide on July 1, 1921 tightly narrates a historical event, where the Communist Party of China held its first National Congress in Shanghai and Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, in the summer of 1921. As an attempt to seek a breakthrough, the patriotic (爱国的) tale creatively uses several different perspectives (视角) to retell the historical moments of CPC’s first national congress.
Shanhe Suiyue. The 100-episode documentary Shanhe Suiyue serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and struggles of the Chinese people on the revolutionary path to glory. With a total length of more than 41 hours, it is the largest documentary production on the Chinese revolution, which selects 100 key scenes, highlight moments and typical characters, narrating 100 vivid stories.
The Age of Awakening. The 43-episode TV series The Age of Awakening narrates how Chinese intellectuals (知识分子) and young people in the early 1900s, including key CPC founders Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao, tried hard to save a nation with corruption, foreign aggression, and other problems, to form a communist party against all odds.
The Battle at Lake Changjin. Set during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea
(1950-1953), the film centers on a heroic company of the Chinese People’s Volunteers (CPV) army. By Nov 24, its overall box office has reached 5.69 billion yuan, replacing Wolf Warrior 2 at the top of China’s all-time box office charts.
1. What can audiences see in 1921?| A．CPC’s first national congress. |
| B．People’s struggle in the early 1900s. |
| C．The same perspective of historical moments. |
| D．The national Congress held only in Shanghai. |
| A．It shows how communist party was formed. |
| B．It selects 100 stories of Chinese intellectuals. |
| C．It has 43-episode series and a length of 41 hours. |
| D．It is the largest documentary on the Chinese revolution. |
| A．Shanhe Suiyue. | B．The Age of Awakening. |
| C．Wolf Warrior 2. | D．The Battle at Lake Changjin. |
【推荐3】We’re seeing travelers’ interest slowly increasing. Below are some of the trending experiences across Canada that are taking safety preventive measures or are good for avoiding crowds.
Jasper SkyTram (缆车)
Take your visit to Jasper National Park to new heights with this ride aboard the area’s famous Jasper SkyTram. Fly above the park, watching wildlife down below, as you gently climb towards the upper station located at 7,425 feet (2,263 m) above sea level. This family friendly ride on the Jasper SkyTram is the perfect experience for guests of all ages. Ride on the longest and highest guided aerial tramway in Canada.
1 Hour Bow River Ride
Set up for a journey through the celebrated landscape of Banff National Park on this guided horseback riding adventure. This horse themed journey includes a guide, use of a horse, and all necessary equipment. You can have a horseback ride through Banff National Park, where you can see natural hot springs. The guide will tell you the history of the national park.
Maligne Lake Cruise (乘船游览)
This fully narrated cruise takes you along Maligne Lake, the largest glacially fed lake in the Canadian Rockies, part of the UNESCO-listed Jasper National Park. Visit Spirit Island, accessible only by boat, and admire views of grand Granite Peaks, vibrant blue water, and ancient forests. Keep your camera close and your senses alert as you scan the area for the eagles, bears, and deer that call this area home.
Vancouver Seaplane Tour
Fly above the scenic city of Vancouver, enjoying a bird’s eye view of its picturesque harbor and nearby mountain peaks, on this 20-minute, small-group seaplane flight. Hop aboard your seaplane as you leave the tourist crowds in downtown Vancouver behind, as you glide above the city’s beautiful skyline and take in an aerial view of its Olympic facilities.
1. What can visitors do at Jasper National Park?| A．Take a bath in hot spring. |
| B．Take in an aerial view of its Olympic facilities. |
| C．Watch wildlife at a high altitude with their family. |
| D．Experience the longest aerial tramway in the world. |
| A．Jasper SkyTram. | B．1 Hour Bow River Ride. |
| C．Maligne Lake Cruise. | D．Vancouver Seaplane Tour. |
| A．By air. | B．On foot. | C．By bus. | D．By water. |
