1 . Do you want to be a volunteer? Maybe you need some ideas. Here is some advice.
Help kids learn and grow. Be a big brother or sister at an after-school care centre. You can help little kids to learn or play with them.
Give back during the holidays. Serve dinner to the homeless, volunteer at an old people’s home, or give out toys to kids.
Help at an animal shelter (庇护所). Most shelters need volunteers to keep the cats and dogs happy and take them to exercise. And when you’re walking dogs you get some exercise, too.
Protect the environment. Take part in a park “clean up day”. Plant a tree. Join a group to work together to protect a river.
Help sick people. Helping others can make you feel good. When you make sick people happy, you also feel happy. If you have some hobbies, find a way to do them all. For example, if you love kids and are good at painting and dancing, visit a children’s hospital and teach them these interesting things.
1. What can a volunteer do at an animal shelter?| A．Feed animals. | B．Clean the shelter. |
| C．Take animals to exercise. | D．Make workers there happy. |
| A．Planting trees. | B．Protecting rivers. |
| C．Setting up a green club. | D．Cleaning up the park. |
| A．Who can be a volunteer. | B．The reasons for being a volunteer. |
| C．Ways of being a volunteer. | D．The time of being a volunteer. |
Eric: You mean volunteers pay for a cup of coffee for someone poor to have it later?
Josh: Yeah. A cup of coffee is not much, but on cold winter days like today, it might warm them up a little. And maybe their hearts, too.
Eric: But will Flora Cafe really give this cup of coffee to anyone later?
Josh: Come on. I’ve known the shopkeeper well. He’s an honest man. He’s got a blackboard in the shop that says how many cups have been paid for and how many have been given out.
Eric: But how will he know who to give? Anyone can ask for it, even if they’re not poor.
Josh: True, but then I guess he’ll just have to believe in people.
Eric: Perhaps. But will poor people go and ask for free coffee? Won’t they worry about losing face?
Josh: Why do you always say things like that?
Eric: Well, it may happen.
Josh: Yeah, I know. But I still think it’s a good thing to do, and it gets people to care about others.
1. Who pays forward for the coffee?
| A．Josh and Eric. | B．The volunteers. | C．The shopkeeper. | D．Josh and his family. |
| A．Time and places to offer the coffee. | B．Problems about the free coffee plan. |
| C．Ways to improve the free coffee plan. | D．Good things about the free coffee plan. |
| A．Josh worries about losing face. |
| B．Eric knows the shopkeeper well. |
| C．They both believe most people are honest. |
| D．They have different opinions about the plan. |
3 . If man’s best friend is a dog, then who is a dog’s best friend? That would be Rover, Glow, Ivan or Raina. These four dogs donated (捐献) blood (血液) to other dogs. And they did it without having to travel far from home. They visited an animal bloodmobile (捐血车).
Similar to the Red Cross vehicles for men, the University of Pennsylvania's animal bloodmobile goes to where the donors are to make it easier to give. Kym Marryott is the manager of Penn’s Animal Blood Bank. “You don’t really think about it until you need it,” Marryott said. “Just like us, dogs need blood, too.”
However, not every dog can donate blood. Dogs must have the correct blood type, weigh at least 55 pounds and be younger than 8 years old. About 150 dogs take part in the program. Each donates three or four pints (品脱) a year, which can help animals in need. One pint can save at least three dogs. Just like people, the dogs can get a snack and a heart-shaped “U of P Blood Donor” sticker after giving. They also receive free dog food to take home.
Sandy Lucas brought her 7-year-old black dog, Raina, to the bloodmobile last week. “I was excited that she had the right blood which could help another dog out,” she said—“We’ll do it again.”
1. Where did the dogs donate blood?| A．In a zoo. | B．In their homes. |
| C．In an animal hospital. | D．In an animal bloodmobile. |
| A．Mary, 3 years old, 25 pounds. | B．Kate, 6 years old, 60 pounds. |
| C．Tony, 10 years old, 56 pounds. | D．Cindy, 8 years old, 50 pounds. |
①a snack ②a suit of clothes ③some dog food ④a heart-shaped sticker ⑤a toy car
| A．①②③ | B．②④⑤ | C．①③④ | D．②③⑤ |
| A．Sandy wants to get some gifts for her dog. |
| B．Sandy feels happy because Raina can help other dogs. |
| C．Sandy doesn’t think that donating blood is good for dogs. |
| D．Sandy doesn’t want to come to the animal bloodmobile again. |
| A．How animals donate their blood. | B．Dogs are always men’s best friends. |
| C．Dogs can help dogs by donating blood. | D．How Animal Blood Bank works to help dogs. |
4 . Walking around Nanting village in Guangzhou, one can see bright flowers “blooming (绽放)” on street corners and walls. But they are actually made of felt (羊毛毡) and have been “planted” on the grass. The gardener is a college student Luo Shengtian.
“I’m sad about the broken corners when I’m riding my bicycle. They can hurt children, too.” So Luo decided to make felt flowers. Onsite, he sticks clay to the broken area, puts the flower in the clay and then adds green felt to make grass and help fix the flower in place.
He once saw that a wall of a shop was broken, so he and his friend fixed it using another of his creations. He was a little worried as the shop was a private place, and he worried the owner might not like the flower. However, the owner was pleased and surprised.
Later, many volunteers wanted to join in his activities. Luo set up a WeChat group which now has over 200 members. Luo taught his flower making skills to them.
He plans to create a national map to show where other flowers have been spread before he graduates in June, 2022. The project has helped him to learn more about himself. “I was rather shy. Now, I go outdoors often and share things with others,” he said. “And I think each of us can contribute (贡献) to the world and make it a better place.”
1. Why did Luo choose to fix the broken areas?| A．Because he made it for fun. |
| B．Because he had lots of felt flowers. |
| C．Because he was good at fixing them. |
| D．Because he was sad about them and worried they might hurt children. |
| A．Satisfied. | B．Doubtful. | C．Sad. | D．Worried. |
| A．Luo works as a great gardener. |
| B．Because of the activity, Luo is more outgoing than before. |
| C．Luo’s activity is popular among villagers. |
| D．Luo called on people around him to join in the activity. |
a. Luo decided to make felt flowers.
b. Luo was sad to find broken corners.
c. Luo set up a WeChat group.
d. Luo fixed a broken wall of a shop with his friend.
e. Luo taught his flower- making skills to others.
| A．a→b→d→c→e | B．b→a→d→c→e |
| C．b→a→c→d→e | D．d→a→b→c→e |
| A．Everyone Can Do His Part | B．Help Make the City Beautiful |
| C．Blooming Flowers in Broken Areas | D．Plant Flowers as a Volunteer |
5 . Volunteering is becoming popular in China. Teens, as the hope of our country’s future, have been stressed the importance of volunteering again and again. Volunteering can enrich their experience, increase their confidence, give them a sense of satisfaction and so on. In fact, volunteering can benefit everyone involved (参与). Here, let’s know more about teen volunteerism.
| A．They want to make a difference. | B．They hope to get a good feeling. |
| C．They need to finish the school’s tasks. | D．They are driven by others’ requirements. |
| A．42%. | B．22%. | C．12%. | D．20%. |
| A．A notice. | B．A report. | C．A website. | D．A story. |
6 . Peter Brown is a 12-year-old boy from Riverside High School. On the first day of school, something terrible (可怕的) happened. Peter Brown and his family lost everything in a big house fire. It was a very hard time for them.
Peter’s classmates heard the bad news. They stood up and said, “Peter, don’t be afraid. We are with you.” The class wanted to help Peter and his family. So they came up with a plan.
The next day, many students brought clothes and food from their homes. The school had a car wash and a cookie sale. In just three days, the school raised (筹款) $1,200.
Yesterday, the school gave the money to Peter’s family. Peter said to his friends, “Thank you, my dear classmates and teachers. My family and I will never forget this.”
1. Peter Brown is ________ years old.| A．10 | B．11 | C．12 | D．13 |
| A．in a big house fire | B．in a heavy rain | C．in a strong storm | D．in a heavy snow |
| A．It happened on the last day of school. | B．It happened on the first day of school. |
| C．It happened on the last day of year. | D．It happened on the first day of year. |
| A．His classmates. | B．His school. | C．His parents. | D．Both A and B. |
| A．$1,000. | B．$1,100. | C．$1,200. | D．$1,300. |
7 . Back in New York, I am fighting fires as the assistant captain (副队长) of a volunteer fire company.
I still remember my first fire. I was the second volunteer on the scene (现场). The captain was talking with the homeowner, who was surely having one of the worst days of her life. At midnight, she was standing outside in the heavy rain, under an umbrella, barefoot (赤脚的), while her house was in flames (在燃烧中). The other volunteer, who had arrived just before me, was asked to go inside and save the homeowner’s dog. The captain then waved (招手) me over. He said, “Bezos, I need you to go upstairs past the fire, and get this woman a pair of shoes.” So, not exactly what I was hoping for, but off I went up the stairs, down the hall, past the “real” firefighters, who were pretty much done putting out the fire at this point, into the bedroom to get a pair of shoes.
Now I know what you’re thinking, but I’m no hero. (Laughter) I carried the shoes downstairs where I met the other volunteer with the valuable dog. We took our treasures outside to the homeowner, where, not surprisingly, his received much more attention than mine.
A few weeks later, the company received a letter from the homeowner thanking us for saving her home. The act of kindness she noted above all others was that someone had even gotten her a pair of shoes.
Here, I would offer this reminder: don’t wait. Don’t wait until you make your first million to make a difference in somebody’s life. If you have something to give, give it now.
Not every day is going to offer us a chance to save somebody’s life, but every day offers us an opportunity to affect (影响) one. So get in the game. Save the shoes.
1. The passage is probably a ________.| A．science report | B．speech | C．diary | D．folk story |
| A．The fire. | B．The homeowner’s shoes. |
| C．The homeowner’s dog. | D．The other volunteer. |
a. He went upstairs. b. The captain waved him over.
c. He got the lady a pair of shoes. d. He was thanked by the lady in the letter.
| A．a-d-c-b | B．b-a-c-d | C．a-b-c-d | D．b-a-d-c |
| A．He enjoyed saving the shoes. |
| B．He saved others’ lives by getting their shoes. |
| C．We should make a lot of money and buy more shoes. |
| D．We should help others, no matter how tiny the thing is. |
| A．Brave, helpful and loving. | B．Smart, caring but shy. |
| C．Polite, talented and humorous. | D．Brave, quiet and friendly. |
Do you love animals? We need your help! At Second Chance Animal Services, we depend on volunteers to do our tasks. Second Chance Animal Services began as an animal shelter (收容所) and grew to help more pets in need. Volunteers with a lot of skills are welcome. You may fill in a form to become a volunteer. After looking through your form, we will get in touch with you. ★POPULAR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Volunteers who have finished our dog care training can take part in our new Dog’s Day Out program. You will take one of our dogs out for a field trip. The program wants to get our dogs out of house and give them more chances to meet potential adopters (潜在的收养者). You can pick up dogs from Monday to Saturday, beginning at 10:00 a.m. You should plan to spend at least two hours on your field trip. You must return before 4:00 p.m. on Fridays and 5:00 p.m. on other days. (Sorry, no field trips on Sundays.) ★OTHER VOLUNTEER WORK Cleaning: Homes of dogs and cats need cleaning twice a day. Dog walking: Volunteers have to walk our dogs. Animal socialization (社会化): Volunteers need to play with our animals. The cats especially love this one-on-one time. Writing: We need volunteers to write our monthly news. Thank you for thinking about volunteering at Second Chance Animal Services! To learn more about us, you can click (点击) here. |
1. How can you become a volunteer at Second Chance Animal Services?
| A．By filling in a form. | B．By taking a test. |
| C．By making a telephone call. | D．By raising some money. |
| A．Be a volunteer for at least one year. | B．Have a pet dog of your own. |
| C．Prepare everything for the trip. | D．Finish the dog care training. |
| A．Set out at 9:45 a.m. and return at 10: 45 a.m. |
| B．Set out at 1:00 p.m. and return at 3: 30 p.m. |
| C．Set out at 2:00 p.m. and return at 5: 15 p.m. |
| D．Set out at 3:30 p.m. and return at 5: 30 p.m. |
①Clean the homes of dogs and cats. ②Write news once a month.
③Take the cats out for a walk twice a day. ④Teach the animals to communicate with people.
| A．①② | B．②③ | C．③④ | D．①④ |
| A．A storybook. | B．A poster. | C．A website. | D．A health newspaper. |
9 .
阅读短文，根据其内容将A—E五幅图片排序。A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
Diana was once a secretary of a big company. One day, she saw a TV programme about ORBIS. She learned about the Flying Eye Hospital. She wanted to help poor people with eye problems see again, so she attended courses after work and trained as a nurse. Diana is working for ORBIS now. She enjoys her work. She is glad to be able to help people see again. She also enjoys visiting schools and telling students about her work.
10 . Helping others is a great thing to do. You can learn new things and have fun. There are many ways of helping others. You can help people, animals or the environment. You can help charities like UNICEF or the World Wildlife Fund by giving your time, money or things that you own. It can make you feel good too! How can you help?
Volunteering
Volunteering is when you give your time to help others. Some ways of volunteering are: visiting old people to talk to them and help them, walking dogs at an animal center, and cleaning up a park.
Fund-raising
Fund-raising is that you collect money to help others. Some ways of fund-raising are: making cakes or biscuits to sell, and doing a sponsored (赞助的) activity. For example, family and friends give you money if you finish a long walk.
Donating
Donating is when you give your things or money to help others. Some ways of donating are: giving your old toys or clothes to a charity that helps sick children or poor people, giving your old books to a library, and giving your money to a charity
1. Which organization is mentioned in the passage?| A．ORBIS. | B．Oxfam. | C．WWF. | D．WTO. |
| A．Visiting a sick child. | B．Doing a sponsored walk. |
| C．Cleaning up a library. | D．Talking with old people. |
| A．A magazine. | B．A storybook. | C．A travelling guide. | D．A science fiction. |
