Each country has many kind people who volunteer to take care of others. For example, some high school and university students in the US often spend many hours as volunteers in hospitals or old people’s homes. They read books for the people or they just visit them and play games with them or listen to their problems.
Other young volunteers go and work in the homes of the sick people. They clean up their houses or do the shopping. For boys who don’t have fathers there is an organization called “Big Brothers”. University students and other people take these boys to play baseball games and help them get to know things that boys usually learn from their fathers.
Each city has a lot of clubs where boys and girls can go to play games or take part in other activities. Some of these clubs show movies or have short trips to the mountains, the beaches or the museums. Most of these clubs use a lot of high school and university students as volunteers because they can understand the problems of these boys and girls more easily.
Volunteers believe that some of the happiest people in the world are those who help to bring happiness to others.
1. Which place is not mentioned about volunteering in the US ?| A．Sick people’s homes. | B．Hospital. | C．Zoos. |
| A．Get paid for helping others | B．Help to take care of others | C．Sell books in hospital |
| A．fathers | B．Brothers | C．friends |
| A．they understand the problems of these boys and girls more easily. |
| B．they need money. |
| C．they take them to watch baseball games. |
| A．Volunteers only help people who are old. |
| B．Volunteers can earn much money from their work. |
| C．People who bring happiness to others are the happiest. |
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【推荐1】Ghina Ghaliya of Indonesia says a stranger’s visit to her house led to a project to help students affected (影响) by COVID - 19. Ghaliya remembers when a rubbish collector came to her house in Jakarta. The man asked if she had an old mobile phone his children could use to get on the Internet for learning from home. Ghaliya thought there must be many people who need second-hand mobile phones out there. She and her group decided to provide mobile phones for poor students so that they could do face-to-face learning.
When the project was made public, many people donated (捐赠) second-hand phones, while others donated money. As of November, they had collected more than 200 mobile phones and donations of more than $ 35,000. They used the money to buy more phones. They also paid for Internet use for those needing it. Now nearly 300 phones have been given to students in and around Jakarta as well as to faraway areas.
Maghribi had also been using his father’s phone to attend lessons. But the 11 - year - old boy sometimes sent his homework late because he had to wait for his father to return. For the first time in his life, Maghribi was falling behind in his studies. This was making him feel worried. But a big smile appeared on his face when he received the mobile phone sent by Ghaliya’s group. Helping students take part in online schooling brings happiness to Ghaliya and her friends.
1. What directly led to Ghaliya’s project?| A．A rubbish collector’s visit. | B．The help from her friends. |
| C．A meeting with some students. | D．The spread of COVID- 19. |
| A．Teach online. | B．Give away money. | C．Offer mobile phones. | D．Do face-to-face learning. |
| A．Many people supported the project. | B．Most people in Jakarta are very poor. |
| C．Only students in Jakarta got the help. | D．Students needed more money than phones. |
| A．Using his father’s phone. | B．Sending homework late. |
| C．Waiting for his father’s return. | D．Falling behind in studies. |
【推荐2】These people come from the poorest places of Kenya. They were beggars and workers on the farm. However, they are people with dreams and hopes. Thanks to Jamii Bora, thousands of them are realizing their dreams.
When Ingrid Munro worked in the UK she learned about the lives of the poor, so she always tried her best to help the poor. And in 1988,Munro and her Canadian husband had adopted（收养）a homeless boy. This boy had been run over by a bus and was unable to walk freely. Munro's learning about the hard lives of the poor increased when she adopted the boy's two brothers two years later.
In 1999 she decided to start a small club in Kenya. The members would be 50 women, beggars who had been kind to children. No one imagined it could become so successful that it would change into a bank called Jamii Bora Bank. Munro did not expect that it would turn out to be such a great success. Instead of employing（雇佣） experts, she has trained those women herself. And she employs ex-beggars, the ones who joined them in the very early days and have come out of poverty. She teaches these beggars how to do everything from the beginning. What makes this bank different from others is the way they treat the borrowers. They help these poor people educate their children, and help with housing. They even teach business skills so that people can live a better life.
1. According to the passage, "Jamii Bora" refers to_.| A．a lady named Ingrid Munro |
| B．a small bank in Kenya |
| C．a famous club in UK |
| A．Because this boy was born disabled. |
| B．Because Munro and her husband had adopted his brothers before. |
| C．Because this boy was homeless. |
| A．help more poor people in Kenya |
| B．get to know more poor people |
| C．make beggars become rich people |
| A．this bank helped the poor solve the problem of housing |
| B．munro thought her club must be very successful with the help of beggers. |
| C．some experts were employed to train these women beggers |
| A．The poorest places of Kenya |
| B．Munro and her husband |
| C．From beggars to bankers |
【推荐3】The idea of “time banks” was created by Yale University Professor Edgar Cahn in 1980 as a way to encourage volunteerism (志愿服务). It’s simple enough. People who volunteer to help others in their communities (社区) get “time dollars” or “time coins”—that can be exchanged (交换) in later life if they need help. It has taken effect in Britain, Japan, Sweden and other countries. And so, too, in China.
The idea of “time banks” was introduced in China in the 1990s, and Shanghai was one of its first users. However, being short of clear rules, volunteers and good management, the project finally failed. Recently, the idea has become popular once more because of China’s rapidly aging population.
The Chinese version mostly hopes to encourage younger senior people to provide services for the older ones. I’m happy to help them before I become too old to look after myself, said Yang Beifen, 68, a community volunteer in Shanghai. I’ve collected over 10 coins now, and it’s comforting to know that I can use them if I need to in the future.
The idea of “time banks” is one way to deal with the problem of an aging population. By the end of last year, there were more than 5.2 million people aged 60 or older in Shanghai. Of these people, about 30 percent were aged below 64 and 16 percent were over 80. Many young people are too busy to care for the elderly, so the elderly have to help each other. The Bank of China even developed a WeChat mini program to help the elderly.
However, the needs of the elderly are a great challenge for the city. There’s a long way to go.
1. What do we know about the idea of “time banks”?| A．It’s popular only in Europe. | B．It was created by a Chinese teacher. |
| C．It’s kind of difficult to understand. | D．It’s a form of saving for the future. |
| A．The management was poor. | B．There were not clear rules. |
| C．People didn’t have much money at that time. | D．There were not enough people who would like to volunteer. |
| A．She is pleased with it. | B．She is worried about it. |
| C．She pays no attention to it. | D．She feels disappointed about it. |
| A．young people should help each other | B．more work should be done to help the elderly |
| C．the start of the WeChat mini program wasn’t easy | D．an aging population is a common problem around the world |
| A．To introduce some volunteers. | B．To introduce the history of “time banks”. |
| C．To give facts about “time banks” in China. | D．To introduce “time banks” to more countries. |
【推荐1】It was a day in April when Yang Yang, a 14-year-old girl, was getting ready to eat in a local restaurant. But then she carelessly dropped a plate full of food. She stood still and was at a loss (不知所措). The restaurant manager (经理) was nice. She comforted Yang, saying, “It doesn`t matter. We can give you another meal for free.”
Everyone thought that this small episode (插曲) would end like that. But, when Yang left after eating, the waiter found 75 yuan and a note on the table. The note said, “I`m sorry that the money might not be enough to make up (弥补) for your loss (损失), but that`s all I have. Thank you for your kindness.” The manager was deeply touched after reading the note. The money was probably a week’s worth of pocket money for the girl.
The manager posted this on social media (媒体) and called on a search for this young girl. Many newspapers re-posted it and joined the search. Finally, Yang was found after her teacher heard about the story. However, Yang thought it was not a big deal. “I have accepted other people’s help and should make up for their kindness,” she said.
People`s Daily commented (评论) on the story, saying that it showed the good in people. The manager was nice and cared about Yang’s situation. Also, Yang was grateful (感恩的) and responsible (负责的).
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1. Where did the story happen?| A．In a library. | B．In a museum. | C．In a restaurant. |
| A．She asked Yang to get out at once. |
| B．She offered Yang another meal for free. |
| C．She asked Yang to make up their loss. |
| A．Some money and a note. |
| B．Some money and a letter. |
| C．Some money and a card. |
| A．She asked Yang·s teacher for help. |
| B．She posted this on social media. |
| C．She asked many newspapers for help. |
| A．The good in people. | B．A nice manager. | C．A grateful and responsible girl. |
It’s easy for us to go to school. But for Lin Hong, going to school is kind of difficult. Why? Look at the picture. She can’t walk and has to sit in a wheelchair.
Lin Hong is a nine-year-old girl from Hangzhou. Her parents are busy with their work, so her grandma takes her to school every day. But her home is far away from school. It is about ten kilometers. ___▲___? Lin Hong’s father asks the bus company (公司) for help. Then they think of a great idea.
Before going to the first stop, Bus No. 285 picks up (接) Lin Hong and her grandma at 6:15 a.m. first. Then it goes to the next stops. At 7:45 a.m., Lin Hong and her grandma get off (下车) the bus. After that Lin Hong’s grandma takes her to school, and it only takes them ten minutes. Lin Hong’s first class usually starts at 8:00 a.m. and she can get to school on time.
Li Mingyou is the bus driver. To help Lin Hong, he has to get up 40 minutes early. In the afternoon, Lin Hong usually finishes school at 2:30 p.m. Li Mingyou drives the bus to Lin Hong’s school five minutes later and then takes her home. Now, Lin Hong is happy to go to school. She really wants to say thanks to him!
1. What does the underlined word “wheelchair” mean (意思是) in Chinese?| A．座位 | B．拐杖 | C．滑板 | D．轮椅 |
| A．When does she leave for school |
| B．What time does she get to school |
| C．How can she get to school on time |
| D．How far is it from her home to school |
| A．One hour. | B．One hour and a half. | C．Two hours. | D．Half an hour. |
| A．At 2:35 p.m. | B．At 2:45 p.m. | C．At 2:25 p.m. | D．At 2:30 p.m. |
| A．Lin Hong is eight years old. |
| B．Lin Hong’s parents take her to school. |
| C．Li Mingyou is a really nice bus driver. |
| D．Lin Hong gets off the bus at 8:00 every morning. |
When you hear the word “volunteering”, what do you think of it? You may think volunteering is to help others, giving them money or things.
Lots of people and kids really enjoy volunteering.
| A．Voluntary experiences often put you in a different environment. |
| B．You make a difference in the world. |
| C．It is true that volunteering can help others. |
| D．Helping others let you feel better. |
| E．It feels good to be able to meet a need like that. |
| F．then you can keep the feelings going well. |
| G．Volunteering also lets you see your own life in new ways. |
【推荐1】The need for something that can solve the problems in our daily lives often leads to new and interesting inventions. Here are some examples of inventions that were born to solve common daily problems.
Earle Dickson noticed that his wife often burned or cut herself accidentally while working in the kitchen. She would then need his help to put bandages (绑带) on the wounds. Since Dickson couldn’t always be there to help her, he invented a bandage that she could easily deal with herself. Sold under the brand name Band-Aid, these bandages are now used for many types of minor (not serious) cuts.
Then there was Bette Nesmith Graham, a secretary who wanted a simple way to correct her typing mistakes. One day, as she was watching painters use touch-up paint to a wall, the idea hit her that the same way could be used on paper. She mixed a white paint and used a small brush to apply it to her work. This small bottle of paint with brush finally came to be known as Liquid (液体) Paper.
In some cases, people invent things for one purpose but end up using them for another. Take tea bags for example. In 1908, a New York tea seller named Thomas Sullivan came up with the idea of creating small gifts for customers by putting tea leaves in small silk bags. Customers are supposed to take out the tea leaves from each bag before making a pot of tea. However, some people misunderstood and began putting the unopened bags into hot water, and the custom of using tea bags was born.
Sometimes inventions are used for their original (起初的) purposes. Other times they end up being used for something completely different. Either way, they make our lives a whole lot better.
1. How many inventions are mentioned in the passage?| A．2. | B．3. | C．4. | D．5. |
| A．Because it made wounds become healthy. |
| B．Because a secretary wanted to correct her mistakes. |
| C．Because it can be used for many types of serious cuts. |
| D．Because Dickson’s wife needed to deal with her wounds by herself. |
| A．It was born from a misunderstanding. |
| B．It was born from a new idea to make tea. |
| C．It was born from a need to take out tea leaves. |
| D．It was born from a tea trade between countries. |
| A．Inventions are always used for their original purposes. |
| B．The invention of Band-Aids came from an unexpected accident. |
| C．Thomas Sullivan was the first person to sell tea in the United States. |
| D．Liquid Paper invented by a secretary was used to correct typewriting. |
1. Jack Ken and Mary Ken have ____son(s) and ____ daughter(s).
| A．one; two | B．one; three |
| C．two; one | D．one; one |
| A．Jane | B．David | C．Jack | D．Mary |
| A．Jack | B．David | C．Mary | D．Jane |
| A．boy | B．girl | C．son | D．father |
| A．2 | B．3 | C．4 | D．5 |
【推荐3】Sitting on a chair all day in school can make anyone want to move around. So, more and more teachers are letting students have a ball. By sitting on exercise balls instead of chairs, teachers find students’ posture (姿势) and attention improve.
Dottie Pownall, a fifth-grade teacher in West Virginia, USA, has been using balls as chairs since December 2008. “The students love them,” she says. Pownall took a survey of her students. She found that 80% of the students thought sitting on the balls helped them pay more attention to what they were learning.
The teacher, Pisa Witt, felt so strongly about the use of balls as chairs, she started Witt Fitt. This company encourages the use of the balls. And the company educates not only teachers but also students on how to use them. “Our products are used in 24 states, three provinces in Canada, Puerto Rico (波多黎各) and Japan,” says Witt. “Research shows that sitting on the balls makes them sit up straighter. You can slouch (低头垂肩地坐) on a ball,” says Witt, “but it feels awful.” Because the students are moving, their blood (血液) increases. That carries more oxygen (氧气 to the brain (大脑), so the kids have more energy and can focus longer.
“Furthermore, they’re fun.” says Pownali.
1. What will happen if a student sits on a chair all day in school? The student will ________.| A．pay more attention to his lessons | B．be fun |
| C．like to move around | D．sit up straighter |
| A．About fifteen years. | B．Only one year. |
| C．In 2008. | D．Since he was a fifth-grade teacher. |
| A．Four. | B．Three. | C．Two. | D．One. |
| A．improve the students’ posture and attention | B．slouch on the chairs |
| C．have fun | D．Both A and C are correct answers. |
| A．Sitting on a chair. | B．Sitting on a ball. |
| C．They are the same. | D．We don’t know. |
A video of a black sun bear at the Hangzhou Zoo has become popular. In the video, the bear stands on its back legs and the fur (毛) on its behind is loose (松散的). Many people thought it was a person standing in a bear suit.
The zoo workers said that the sun bear was real. “If a person did wear a bear suit, they would be falling down within minutes because of the hot weather in summer. ”
Later, the zoo made a statement (声明) in the name of “Angela”, the sun bear. “Some people think I stand like a person. It seems you don’t understand me very well,” the statement said. “Let me say again to everyone that I am a sun bear—not a black bear, not a dog—a sun bear!”
Sun bears live in the forests of Southeast Asia. They are the smallest bears in the world. They are only about the size of a large dog. They can be 1.1-1.5 meters tall while standing on their back legs. They can weigh from 25 to 75 kilograms.
Sun bears are the least studied out of all the 8 kinds of bears. Maybe this is because they are shy and live far away from people. They are listed as vulnerable (易危的) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Their numbers in the wild have fallen by 35% over the past thirty years, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). They need more protection.
1. The sun bear at the Hangzhou Zoo was a person standing in a bear suit.2. Sun bears are the smallest bears in the world.
3. A sun bear is much taller than an adult man.
4. There are eight kinds of bears in the world.
5. From the last paragraph, we know sun bears need more protection.
【推荐2】Years ago, there lived a wealthy man named Mr. Cooper who, with his dearest young son John, loved art collecting. Together they traveled around the word, collecting the treasures.
One winter, war came to the nation, and John left to serve his country. After only a few short weeks, his father received a telegram reading that John had died while saving a fellow soldier. Filled with sadness, the old man cried. On the coming Christmas morning, a soldier called on him and gave him a picture of John.
The following spring, the old man became ill and passed away. According to his will, all of his works of art would be auctioned(拍卖) on Christmas Day, when he had received the greatest gift of his life. The day soon arrived and art collectors from around the world gathered to buy some of the world’s greatest paintings. The auction began with a painting of the old man’s son. “Who will open the bidding(出价) with $100?” the auctioneer(拍卖人) asked.
Minutes passed, but no one spoke. Finally, a neighbor of the old man’s spoke. “Can I take the painting for ten dollars? It is all I have, and he is a good man.”
“Will anyone go higher?” called the auction. After more silence, the auctioneer said. “Going once, going twice, gone.” The gavel(槌) fell. “Now we can get on to the real treasures,” someone shouted angrily. But the auctioneer said that the auction was over. Someone asked. “It’s over? We didn’t come here for a picture of some old guy’s son. There are millions of dollars worth of art here!” The auctioneer replied. “It’s very simple. According to the will of the father, whoever takes the son … gets all.”
1. Why did they travel around the world?| A．They wanted to visit some well-known artists. |
| B．They had their own companies around the word. |
| C．They wanted to visit all kinds of places of interest. |
| D．The wanted to collect the world’s finest art. |
| A．The morning when the solider visited him. |
| B．Several months after John died. |
| C．A few days after John served in the army. |
| D．The day he received the news of John’s death. |
| A．a picture of John | B．the painting John collected |
| C．the finest work of art | D．the telegram about his son |
| A．because he knew the will of the old man |
| B．to pick up the world’s greatest paintings |
| C．in honor of John, who was worth respecting |
| D．because no one else was willing to buy it |
| A．the old man and the auctioneer were good friends |
| B．no art collectors wanted to buy Mr. Cooper’s collection of art |
| C．John was a successful art collector and an excellent artist |
| D．the old man, Mr. Cooper, loved his son very much |
He gave me a new chequebook（支票本）. “If things get pushing, write a small check. But when you write one, send me a letter and let me know how much it is. There are some things we can always sell.” In four years all the checks I wrote were less than one thousand dollars. My part-time jobs such as reading to the blind students and sitting with the teachers’ kids filled in the
“You know what you want to be, and they’ll tell you what to take,” my father went on. “When you get a job, be sure it’s honest, and work hard.” I knew that soon I would be alone in the big town, and I would miss the cool wind and the life where your thinking was done for you.
Then my dad reached down beside his seat and took out the old, broken Bible that he had read many times, the one he used when he wanted to look something up in a friendly quarrel with one of the neighbours. I knew he would miss it. I knew, though, that I must take it.
He didn’t say “Read this every morning.” He just said, “This can help you if you read it.”
Did it help? I went to college without being a burden（负担） on the family. I had been able to make money since then.
1. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage?
| A．To tell readers his life story. |
| B．To tell people what kind of person his father was. |
| C．To let people know how poor he was. |
| D．To tell readers what present he got from his father. |
| A．Because he had never been to college and he didn’t know what was going to come up. |
| B．Because he was born in a poor family. |
| C．Because he was a man of few words. |
| D．Because he didn’t want to be much too strict with his son. |
| A．How to live happily. |
| B．How to stand on one’s own feet. |
| C．What a good father should do. |
| D．What self-confidence is. |
| A．闲暇 | B．学费 | C．经济不足 | D．精神空虚 |
| A．It was a book which told you how to get on well with others. |
| B．There were many good examples for you to copy in it. |
| C．It was a book that told you how to get a good job and a good future. |
| D．It was a good book that could help you when you were in trouble. |
