1 . Last year, I went to Beijing Qizhi Special Education School for community service (社区服务). Before we took the bus, my friend asked me a question: “Why are you here?” I did not know how to answer the question. The school was not far from my school, but it looked like it was in a different world. A group of children were waiting for us. A boy walked toward me. He held my hands and pulled me to the ground. I kissed the earth and tasted nature. I could not understand what he was doing at first, so I was very angry. Though I was very angry, I controlled my anger.
A teacher stopped this awkward (尴尬的) silence when she shouted at the boy. “What are you doing right here, right now?” she said. “You will never see your mom again if you keep doing this. Now, say sorry!” “Sorry,” he cried fearfully and nervously. I said nothing, but I realized something about this child. After lunch I asked the teacher for information about the child’s parents.
She said that the child was very different from other students because of an illness. His family could not afford to treat him. He needed the kindness of his family, but they had abandoned him. So he depended on the support from the teachers and community service workers like us.
I suddenly realized I could answer the question my friend asked me at the beginning of the day.
Community service workers help others and make everyone feel better. There are so many people in the world that need help. Playing with lonely children may not make a big difference. But it can light a corner in the children’s hearts, making them know they are loved by people.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。1. How did the writer reach Beijing Qizhi Special Education School?
| A．By train. | B．By car. | C．By bus. | D．By taxi. |
| A．Because a boy held the writer’s hands. | B．Because the writer did not like to taste nature. |
| C．Because a boy pushed the writer to the ground. | D．Because a boy was impolite to the writer. |
| A．he was sick | B．his parents didn’t like him |
| C．he was nervous and fearful | D．he always lived with teachers |
| A．hurt | B．left | C．sold | D．forgotten |
| A．helped so many people in the world |
| B．played with the lonely boy after lunch |
| C．learned the meaning of community service |
| D．wasn’t good at answering the questions about community service |
A: Excuse me, I am a reporter from News Daily. I would like to talk about something with you. Do you mind?
B: Not at all. What would you like to talk with me about?
A: I know you have been a volunteer for ten years.
B: Well, I usually volunteer to work at this hospital or the charity school.
A:
B: Many activities, like charity sales or handing out textbooks.
A: Sounds great.
B: That is true.
A:
B: Yes, almost every week. I like volunteering at this hospital.
A: OK.
B: Thank you.
A: Good morning, Tony.
B: Hi, Amy.
A: I’m going to the old people’s home.
B:
A: Yes, I do. I’m a member of the Helpers’ Club of our school.
B:
A: We help to care for the old people there.
B: Can I join you?
A: Of course. Welcome to our club.
B:
A: You can do many things like telling stories or chatting with them. Are you going there now?
B:
(At the Lost and Found)
A: Can I help you?
B:
A: Well, what color is the wallet?
B: It’s black.
A:
B: My ID card, student card and some money in it.
A:
B: My name’s Li Hua.
A:
B: 50 yuan.
A:
B: Thank you all the same.
At just 14 years old, Ryan Hickman from San Juan Hills High School, US, attracts a lot of eyes with a beach clean-up activity. On April 20th, 2024, he and many volunteers started a five-week activity to pick up trash from five beaches along the Southern California coast and even some beaches in Mexico.
“The trash ends up in the ocean, and animals are eating it,” Ryan told The Orange County Register. “Picking up a piece of trash may save a turtle’s life.” He has collected about 2 million bottles from beaches, lakes and rivers since 2012.
Ryan first learned about the influence of pollution at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC,太平洋海洋哺乳动物中心) in Laguna Beach, which has been saving and protecting sea animals for more than 40 years. Watching sea animals improve inspired him to think about what he could do to help to save them.
From a young age, he has developed a love for recycling. He kept collecting trash and bottles for a long time. One day, Ryan knew from the workers in PMMC that saving sea animals needed money. “Why not sell them?” he thought. In 2017, Ryan handed a $10,000 check (支票) to the PMMC after picking up 50,000 pounds of trash and more than 200,000 recyclable bottles.
Ryan has also traveled worldwide, speaking to kids about caring for our planet and oceans. He hopes every kid can do something.
He said, “It’s meaningful. __________________________________________________________________.”
1. Did the five-week beach clean-up activity start on April 20th, 2024?2. How many bottles has Ryan collected since 2012?
3. What did Ryan do to help save the sea animals?
4. Finish what Ryan said. (about 30 words)
Recently, Hunan and Hubei provinces in China experienced unusual and extreme (极端的) cold weather. Temperatures dropped below 0℃, with heavy snowfall and icy conditions. This unexpected weather caused great challenges for the people living in these areas.
Schools and businesses had to close because of the bad weather conditions. Many roads were covered in thick snow. 1. 这使得人们旅行困难。 Public transportation (公共交通) was also influenced, with delays (延迟) and cancellations (取消). Power outages were reported in some areas, affecting the supply of electricity to homes and businesses.
In the face of the challenges, the people of Hunan and Hubei showed perseverance (坚定不移) and unity (团结一心). 2. Neighbors helped each other clean up snow on the roads. Social media platforms were filled with posts of kindness and support, as people came together to help those in need.
The experience let us know the importance of community spirit and helping each other. It reminded us that in times of difficulty, we can overcome challenges by working together and supporting each other.
1. 将划线句子翻译成英文。2. 将划线句子翻译成中文。
Paul Barton, a British, is now living in Thailand (泰国). In his online videos, he plays the piano for elephants. So far, he
Ampan is 80 years old and lives at Elephants World, which is
Paul started to play the piano for elephants there from his
“These elephants have worked for humans all their life and many are blind
8 . Each country has many good people who help to look after others. For example, some high school and college students in the USA often
Other young volunteers go and work in the homes of people who are sick. They paint, clean up, repair housed or do their shopping.
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 mountains, beaches, museums or other
Volunteers believe that some of the
| A．need | B．spend | C．waste | D．pay |
| A．homes | B．libraries | C．classrooms | D．playgrounds |
| A．decisions | B．questions | C．reasons | D．stories |
| A．As | B．For | C．About | D．With |
| A．men | B．women | C．ladies | D．mothers |
| A．help | B．ask | C．tell | D．invite |
| A．places | B．palaces | C．cinemas | D．cities |
| A．parents | B．visitors | C．teachers | D．volunteers |
| A．beautiful | B．clever | C．ugly | D．interesting |
| A．youngest | B．happiest | C．prettiest | D．cleverest |
9 . I’m Cathy. This summer vacation I went to do some volunteer work. I
I liked
The older children were
I loved every minute there and hoped to see the look of
| A．organized | B．experienced | C．volunteered | D．traveled |
| A．students | B．babies | C．passengers | D．experts |
| A．helping | B．finding | C．giving | D．running |
| A．until | B．but | C．though | D．because |
| A．cared for | B．prepared for | C．worried about | D．thought about |
| A．important | B．special | C．sick | D．healthy |
| A．drank | B．slept | C．laughed | D．shook |
| A．happy | B．lovely | C．strong | D．outgoing |
| A．me | B．her | C．them | D．it |
| A．missed | B．lost | C．noticed | D．forgot |
| A．glad | B．surprised | C．creative | D．lonely |
| A．join | B．study | C．advise | D．believe |
| A．plans | B．friends | C．jokes | D．news |
| A．interest | B．trouble | C．joy | D．spirit |
| A．quite | B．much | C．too | D．so |
10 . After college, I wanted to make a change to my life. I became a volunteer
To be honest, my first choice wasn’t Africa, but I am pretty
Lots of tribes (部落) live in Namibia and a number of
Schools were quite
The students had
Getting used to the
However, I could end each day with wonderful African sunset.
Travel and get out of your comfort environment and put yourself in another different
| A．doctor | B．teacher | C．driver | D．cook |
| A．harmful | B．painful | C．thankful | D．helpful |
| A．started | B．minded | C．imagined | D．forgot |
| A．stories | B．languages | C．mistakes | D．meetings |
| A．allow | B．stop | C．test | D．train |
| A．high | B．personal | C．terrible | D．fair |
| A．If | B．Because | C．Though | D．Unless |
| A．hard | B．crazy | C．lazy | D．wrong |
| A．waited for | B．argued with | C．looked after | D．depended on |
| A．careless | B．nervous | C．worried | D．cheerful |
| A．holiday | B．story | C．trip | D．life |
| A．move | B．drink | C．fly | D．clean |
| A．While | B．Before | C．When | D．After |
| A．explain | B．realize | C．develop | D．choose |
| A．lesson | B．culture | C．business | D．graduation |
