1 . Going to a movie now has been a part of our life. But have you ever thought of blind people watching movies?
64-year-old Wang Fokun lost his eyesight in his fifties. He had to give up his hobby of watching movies then. But in the past two years, a theater has helped him to get his love for the cinema back. Every Saturday, Wang travels 40 minutes to “watch” a movie.
It’s at Xindeng Theater in Kunming that Wang “watches” the movie. With the help of volunteers, Wang enjoys himself along with many other blind people. The volunteers describe what is happening on the screen, including when the story happens, what the actors or actresses look like, what they are doing…Thanks to the description, the blind can throw themselves into the movie. They laugh when something funny happens and cry during sad scenes.
The task of describing the movie is not as simple as it sounds. The volunteers must be familiar with every scene in the movie. “I watch a movie at least three times and write down every small part,” one of the volunteers said. And they have to practice many times before they do the job. However, they all enjoy the experience. “We’re glad to bring enjoyment to the audience (观众) by explaining the movie,” they said. So far, thousands of blind people have enjoyed more than 100 films described by them. They all agree that the volunteers do a great job.
1. Thanks to Xindeng Theater, 64-year-old Wang ________.A.has a new hobby | B.can enjoy movies again | C.gets his eyesight back |
A.how the blind “watch” movies at the theater |
B.how volunteers prepare for the description |
C.what is happening on the screen at the theater |
A.熟悉的 | B.擅长的 | C.感兴趣的 |
A.Skills to describe the movie |
B.Cultural activities for the blind |
C.Volunteers bring joy to the blind |
2 . At 9:00 a.m. yesterday, bus No. 26
The bus driver, 24-year-old Wang Ping, stopped the bus without
3 . One evening, Anne was at home doing her homework. Matthew was home, but Marilla went to town with the Barrys and Mrs. Lynde. Suddenly, Anne looked up and saw Diana standing at the door. She looked very worried.
“What is the matter, Diana?” cried Anne.
“Oh, Anne,” said Diana nervously. “Minnie May is ill!”
Matthew knew Diana’s father and mother were away in town. He quietly got his cap and coat and went for the doctor. The two little girls ran to Diana’s house hand in hand. Minnie May was Diana’s three-year-old sister. She was very sick. Anne saw her and immediately (立即) went to work. She looked after many children before and knew what to do.
“First we must have lots of hot water. Put the fire on. I’m going to give her some medicine (药).” Minnie May did not like the medicine, but Anne did not give up. All night, Diana and Anne stayed with Minnie May. It was three o’clock when Matthew came with the doctor. But by then, Minnie May was sleeping. Anne told the doctor what she did. He was very impressed. Later on, he told Mr. and Mrs. Barry, “That little red-headed girl is very smart. She saved that baby’s life.”
The next day at dinner, Marilla had something important to tell Anne.
“Mrs. Barry was here this afternoon, Anne. She says thank you, and she is very sorry she acted as she did about the wine (酒).”
That night, Anne was invited to the Barry’s for a lovely dinner. They all said wonderful things about her, and she felt very special.
根据短文内容回答下列问题(每题答案不超过6个单词)
1. What made Diana worried and nervous?
2. When did Matthew come back with the doctor?
3. Who saved Minnie May’s life according to the doctor?
4. Why did Mrs. Barry come to Anne’s home this afternoon?
5. What do you think of Anne according to the passage?
4 . We all know that a small kindness can make our life journeys brighter and more enjoyable. Kindness doesn’t cost money or take up time but it can make a big difference to how you feel. A random (随意的) act of kindness is doing something for someone else without expecting to be rewarded (奖励) for it. It’s an unplanned active action, and you can do it for others.
In our daily life, there are many ways of being kind. You can show kindness anywhere—at home, at school or in your community. For example, if you notice a person drop his gloves on the ground, you can pick them up and give them back to him. You can look for chances too, such as holding a door open, praising someone or tidying up your classroom.
And then you may surely wonder how kindness is good for people. Actually, everyone benefits (得益) from kindness. It includes the person who receives it, the person who carries out the kind act, and even anyone watching it happen. Kindness can spread among people. When seeing an act of kindness, you’re more likely to do something kind for another person by yourself. Studies show that being kind to others can make you feel more optimistic. You will see the future is hopeful and your life is quite happy. It is also a great way to feel closer to each other and you can get a lot of energy from it.
Just try to think more about the people around you. Remember that true kindness isn’t expecting to be thanked or to get anything in return.
1. What can we know about a random act of kindness?A.It costs money. | B.It gets a reward. |
C.It takes up time. | D.It is unplanned. |
A.A lot of people can benefit from kindness. | B.What a random act of kindness means. |
C.There are many ways to show kindness. | D.Kindness can spread among people. |
A.Honest. | B.Positive. |
C.Surprised. | D.Serious. |
A. | B. | C. | D. |
A.Advice about How to Be Kind | B.Meanings of Being Kind |
C.Ways to Own Better Relationships | D.A Call for People to Be Kind |
1. What will Grace do to help the old people?
A.Clean their rooms. | B.Cook for them. | C.Wash their clothes. |
A.Chinese. | B.Math. | C.English. |
A.Come up with a volunteer plan. |
B.Invite their friends to join them. |
C.Write a report about Volunteer Day. |
6 . Use words with proper meanings and grammatical rules to fill in the blanks. (only one word for one blank )
Fifteen years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One day I went to pick up a passenger (乘客) at 2: 40 am. When I arrived there, I walked to the door and knocked.
After a while, the door opened. A small woman stood before me. She was more than eighty years old. By her side was a big bag.
When we got into the taxi, she gave me an address (地址), and then asked, “Could you drive through the city?”
“It’s not the shortest way,” I answered quickly.
“Oh, I know,” she said, “I’m on my way to a hospice (临终安养院). I don’t have any family left. The doctor says I don’t have much time left.”
I quietly turned off the meter (计程表). For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked, the neighbourhood where she had lived.
We drove to the address she had given me. “How much do I pay you?” she asked. “None,” I said.
“You have to make a living.” she answered.
“Oh, there are other passengers.” I answered.
Almost without thinking, I gave her a hug. She said, “You gave an old woman a moment of happiness.”
1. I was a taxi driver2. One day I picked up an
3. When we got into the taxi, the woman wanted me to
4. I
5. The old woman felt
7 . At 9: 00 a.m. yesterday, bus No.26 was going along Zhonghua Road when the driver saw an old man
When I was young, I fell in love with reading. The books brought a wonderful world to me. The more I read, the
There was
Now studying in a middle school, I can borrow books from the library. My hobby of reading is still kept and it
9 . 阅读下面短文,在各题空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Hot food and warm tents:
people from all walks of life rash to save earthquake-hit Gansu
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook Mr. Ma and his family members out of sleep around midnight
After the 6.2 Gansu earthquake jolted (震动), a bowl of hot beef
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They
Besides government efforts, people helped each other. At the Gaji Chunlei Primary School, 79 boarding students were guided
Zhang Shunshan, the school’s headmaster, said the teachers lit fires and kept the children warm through the small hours. “First we contacted the parents and then we helped the students return home
Volunteering makes you look at the world differently. You see how little things can make a person’s life better.
National Volunteer Week started in 1974 and is held every April. It is a time to thank volunteers for their achievements. It is also a perfect chance to encourage others to become a volunteer. Making the decision to take the first step can be the biggest problem, because they don’t have enough time to do volunteer work.
The following tips can help if you have some of those worries;
Start out slowly. Don’t add too much pressure (压力). Even a few hours a mouth can make a big difference in someone’s life.
Choose an organization (组织) with the same interest and common values.
Invite a friend or family member to serve. It is a good experience to volunteer with them.
Finally, it is most important to enjoy the volunteer experience. Remember that not all volunteer experiences are perfect. If one experience doesn’t work, don’t give up and you’ll surely find the right one.
Spend some time on volunteer work and you will see great changes in people’s lives.
1. Volunteering can help ________.A.see the world clearly | B.make a person’s life better | C.thank others |
A.1972 | B.1973 | C.1974 |
A.experience | B.dream | C.journey |
A.tell people to make changes in their lives |
B.encourage people to start their volunteering |
C.ask people to give up their free time |