Is there something in your community (社区) that could be changed? Is there a person in your neighborhood who needs help? If you’re hoping for someone to make a difference, that someone could be you!
Volunteering your time is a great way to make a difference in your community. And you’ll feel good about doing something that helps people or improves the places around you.
This past summer, my friends and I noticed how messy our neighborhood park was. We wanted it to be different. We worked without parents and teachers to clean up the park. We had a great time making the park even better than before, and now the whole neighborhood is able to share and enjoy it again.
Maybe cleaning up a park isn’t your choice, though. It doesn’t matter! You can turn anything that matters to you into a volunteer project. You can volunteer to do what you love to do. For example, you could help at an old people’s center, simply by talking or playing games with them to make their days better. If you’re great at math or English. You could volunteer to be a homework helper at your school.
You see, there is something for everyone. Whatever you do as a volunteer, your time will be enjoyed and that always feels good. Kids everywhere are making a difference by volunteering. You can make it, too!
1. The passage is to call ________ for volunteering work.| A．kids | B．parents | C．teachers | D．neighbors |
| A．walk dogs | B．teach pupils math | C．talk with the old | D．clean up the park |
| A．playing has a lot of fun | B．cleaning up a park isn’t your choice |
| C．the old people always need help | D．anything can become a volunteer job |
| A．Volunteering to make a difference | B．Cleaning up the park |
| C．Volunteering to be a homework helper | D．Helping at an old people’s center |
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| A．17 days. | B．18 days. | C．19 days. | D．20 days. |
| A．Living places. | B．Three meals. | C．Volunteer uniforms. | D．Public transport. |
| A．John, born in 2007, can speak English and French. |
| B．Victor, born in 2005, can speak German and Italian. |
| C．Hellen, born in 2008, can speak Russian and English. |
| D．Kaylee, born in 2003, can speak Chinese and French. |
【推荐2】Annie is a neighbor's daughter. When her birthday month came around I found out she felt blue and lonely.
Her family is quite small and kind of poor so there wouldn't be any birthday visitors. I wanted to send her a card and maybe a small gift to make her happy.
I told some of my friends I would like to have a birthday party for the girl. I asked them for help. Then I bought some small presents, a cake and something else.
When the day came, my friends and I went to her house. When she got home after school, we gave the presents to her and wished her a happy birthday.
It was so easy to do something helpful. My friends helped take the party. They still laugh and talk about it. And Annie tells me she likes the birthday very much and she can still remember it!
1. What does the underlined word "blue" mean in Chinese?| A．高兴的 | B．压抑的 | C．兴奋的 | D．冷静的 |
| A．there weren't visitors for Annie's birthday | B．Annie wanted the writer to have a party for her |
| C．Annie was one of the writer's best friends | D．Annie's mother was the writer's best friend |
| A．Annie's mother. | B．Annie's friends. | C．The writer's friends. | D．The writer's daughter. |
| A．How do you do? | B．How are you? | C．How is it going? | D．Happy birthday. |
| A．A Surprising Birthday Party | B．Some Birthday Presents |
| C．My Best Friend | D．Annie Was A Good Girl |
【推荐3】When I was looking for a Christmas present for my daughter in a toy store, a nicely dressed little girl, with some money in her little hand, was looking at some beautiful dolls. When she saw a doll she liked, she would ask her father if she had enough money. He usually said yes.
At the same time, a boy, in old and small clothes, was looking at some video games. He, too, had money in his hand, but it looked no more than five dollars. Each time he picked up one of the video games and looked at his father, he shook his head.
The little girl had chosen her doll, a very beautiful one. However, she noticed the boy and his father. She saw the boy give up a video game with disappointment and walk to another corner of the store.
The little girl put her doll back to the shelf and ran over to the video game. After she talked to her father, she paid for the video game and whispered to the shop assistant. So the boy got the video game which he wanted for free — he was told it was a prize from the store. He smiled happily, although it was hard to believe it. The girl saw all this happen. She smiled, too.
When I walked out of the store to my car. I heard the father ask his daughter why she had done that. I would never forget their short talk.
“Daddy, didn’t Grandma want me to buy something that would make me happy?” He said, “Of course.”
“Well, I just did!” With that, the little girl ran to their car happily.
Word Bank disappointment 失望 whisper 低声说 assistant 店员 |
1. What was the purpose of the writer coming to the toy store?
| A．To help the little boy. | B．To buy a toy for her daughter. |
| C．To buy dolls for children. | D．To meet the little girl. |
| A．Because she wanted to buy the video game for the boy. |
| B．Because she didn’t have enough money. |
| C．Because her father didn’t agree to buy the doll. |
| D．Because she didn’t like the doll. |
| A．Could you tell the boy that I hope he will be happy to get my present, please? |
| B．Could you give the video game to the boy but not tell him who pays for it? |
| C．Could you give the video game to the boy and tell him that I am glad to help him? |
| D．Could you give the video game to the boy and ask him to give me the money back, please? |
| A．I just did something for the boy and he would be happy. |
| B．I just bought a nice doll for myself and I would be happy. |
| C．I just did something for the boy and it would make me happy. |
| D．I just bought a present for Grandma and she would be happy. |
| A．A free video game. | B．A surprising but warm prize. |
| C．A Christmas present. | D．A meaningful Christmas. |
【推荐1】The chances of being hit by a falling helicopter (直升机) are low, but never zero! Two days before Logan Schneider’s 19th birthday, an accident happened to him. While Logan was helping his brother on the farm in Wenatchee, Washington, a helicopter fell from the sky and landed directly on him.
Logan was wearing noise canceling head-phones (降噪耳机) just before the crash. He said he heard a couple of thumps (重击声) and looked up just in time to see the helicopter falling straight to him. He hardly had time to think before a fire broke out. As he tried to make his way out, he heard the pilot Cori Johnson shouting for help.
“I heard him shouting.” Logan said. “I looked around and saw him upside down hanging. Fire was everywhere. When I was in the moment I really wasn’t thinking. I was just doing.”
Logan reached Cori through the fire and brought him away from the fire. Once Cori was on his feet, Logan helped him get away just seconds before flames burst (爆炸) 30 feet into the air.
Firefighters arrived and put out the fire. Both Cori and Logan were taken to the hospital. Logan suffered second-degree burns on his arms and got hurt in his back, while Cori had a broken arm and several burns.
“I don’t know how we both got out. I’m lucky to be alive,” Logan said. “The craziest thing about the whole situation is the pilot and I share the same birthday.”
Sounds like it was meant to be, right? Well, this story gets even more coincidental (巧合的), Logan has always planned to enter college to learn about planes so he can become a pilot.
The crash has not stopped him, and he still plans to take to the skies at college.
1. Where did the accident happen?| A．In the forest. | B．Near the river. | C．On the farm. | D．On the beach. |
| A．The result of the accident. | B．The cause of the accident. |
| C．What the accident was like. | D．What Logan thinks of the accident. |
| A．The crash caused a small fire. |
| B．Logan was brave enough to save the pilot. |
| C．Logan and the pilot didn’t run away in time. |
| D．The pilot was hurt more seriously than Logan. |
①Logan and the pilot were both alive.
②Logan plans to be a pilot in the future.
③The pilot will be Logan’s teacher at college.
④Logan and the pilot share the same birthday.
| A．①②③ | B．②③④ | C．①③④ | D．①②④ |
| A．Unlucky. | B．Strong-hearted. | C．Crazy. | D．Heartless. |
【推荐2】Tammy and Jim joined an English club in their town. They are doing their self-introductions(自我介绍) to other people.
Tammy
Hello, everyone.I am Tammy. I am so happy to be a member (成员) of the English club. I am twelve years old.There are four people in my family. They are my father, my mother, my brother and I. My father is a worker. My mother is a dentist. I love my family. Now, I am an 8th grader at Hanwen Middle School. I am a member of my school math club. I have special math training with my club members twice a week. My favorite subject is math because it is interesting. I love listening to music, too. It is relaxing and enjoyable. Thank you for listening.
Jim
Good afternoon. My name is Jim. I am in Grade 9. The name of my school is SPK School. My father is a writer, and my mother is a musician. I have a brother and a sister. I want to be a writer. My favorite subject is history. I love reading. And I spend most of my free time on it. I also love listening to music and watching movies. My friend Ram and I go to the movies every month. I hardly ever watch TV in the evening. I have a habit of saving money. Thank you for listening.
1. What does Tammy’s father do?| A．Writer. | B．Dentist. | C．Worker. | D．Musician. |
| A．once a week | B．twice a week | C．once a month | D．twice a month |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．reading | B．training | C．watching movies | D．saving money |
| A．history | B．math | C．movies | D．music |
【推荐3】27-year-old twin sisters Zhao Wenjing and Zhao Yajing plan to open their first self-built public library in late spring 2024. This may be the first public library opened by Spinal Muscular Atrophy (脊髓性肌萎缩症) patients (病人) in China.
Because of their SMA, the twins only spent two years in the school. However, they didn’t think of this as a big problem. Since they had each other as study partners (伙伴) at home, it wasn’t lonely.
The twins’ father encouraged them in reading and travelling. He believed that reading and experiencing the world were more important than grades. From 2017 to 2019, the family went on trips across China. Their vehicle was modified (改进) so that they could lie down and sleep during the long trips.
During the family’s trips, they gave away books to children living in poor areas. They hope to share their love for reading. But they felt it wasn’t enough and wanted to do more and do it better.
The twins had been thinking about opening their own library for several years. Recently, the twins decided to put their plans into action, changing their living room into a mini-library.
Two years ago, the twins’ father passed away and they have been carrying on with his words and memories. “Living with SMA hasn’t been easy, but we are full of hope and never give up when facing any difficulties in life. We want to pass this hope on to others,” said Zhao Wenjing.
“Just like healthy people, we have rich feelings and big dreams too. We’re different, yet the same,” said Zhao Yajing.
1. What’s wrong with the twin sisters?| A．They are patients of SMA. | B．They have bad grades in school. |
| C．Their mother has serious illness. | D．They have no money to open a library. |
| A．To go on trips across the world. | B．To look for more study partners. |
| C．To read and experience the world. | D．To study hard and get high grades. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．Friendly and honest. | B．Honest and brave. |
| C．Outgoing and careful. | D．Kind-hearted and brave. |
| A．Learn from the journey. | B．The twin girls’ different life. |
| C．Pass on love through reading. | D．Father’s love on the twin sisters. |
Every family has a set of house rules. These rules can cover a lot of things, such as what chores children are expected to do, how much time children are expected to spend with their family and so on.
However, sometimes too many rules may make children feel upset.
What should you do if you don’t agree with some of the house rules?
※Try to ask if you can help decide what the rules are.
※Explain to your parents that you wish the house rules to be realistic.
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※When a house rule gets broken, wait until everyone calms down before talking about what happened and why.
| A．In fact, it may make things worse. |
| B．Children may dislike the rules sometimes. |
| C．Share your feelings with your parents. |
| D．You can spend some time with friends. |
| E．They may think the rules are too strict. |
| F．Children prefer setting rules by themselves. |
| G．The following suggestions can be helpful for you. |
Homework is a problem for students all over the world. As a student, you have lots of homework to do every day.
Be sure you understand the homework.
Write your homework down in your notebook if you need to.
Many schools have a study hall. It is designed to allow students to study on their own. It’s more interesting to play with friends. But the more homework you finish at school, the less you’ll have to do that night.
Take a break.
It’s difficult to hold your attention for too long. So take some breaks while doing your homework. Sitting for too long without relaxing will make you feel very tired.
Make a plan.
If you don’t finish your homework at school, think about how much you have left so you can plan your time. Most students have between 1 hour and 3 hours of homework at night. If it’s a heavy homework day, you’ll need to spend more time on it.
| A．Use your time at school. |
| B．Do more homework at home. |
| C．Don’t be afraid to ask questions about it. |
| D．It’s a good idea to make a homework timetable. |
| E．Always pay attention to what you are interested in. |
| F．It’s the best way to review what you have learned in class. |
| G．Taking a 15-minute break every hour is a good idea for most people |
【推荐3】Are you afraid of moving up to senior high school(高中)? Don’t worry. We’ve put together guide to help you in the first week.
You’re not alone
Remember everybody else in your year is in the same boat. They may not realize it, but they’re just as nervous as you are. Moving to senior high school is a chance, not a problem. Things are different and all you need to do is to be polite and learn the new rules.
Teachers are ready to help
Teachers are probably the best people to turn to as they’re experienced in helping new students. Some senior high schools also have a “friends system”. If your school has this, then you will be paired with older students. They will help you if you have any problems.
Other points
If you’ve got an older brother or sister at the school, ask them for advice. Be yourself! It sounds simple, but people will know you much better if you just act naturally. Besides, having early nights makes a difference and you’ll find it easier to get up in the morning!
1. What do you need to do when you move up to senior high school?| A．Learn to make a boat. | B．Learn the new rules. | C．Become more nervous. | D．Make polite friends. |
| A．Know who your true friend is. | B．Find your best friend at school. |
| C．Meet the good teachers at school. | D．Solve many problems at school. |
| A．A school website. | B．A science magazine. | C．A storybook. | D．A tour guide. |
