“If the world ends one day, these collections will bring hope of a new beginning to life on the earth,”s aid Li Pei, a staff member at the Germplasm Bank of Wild Species(GBOWS), in Yunnan Province.
How does the bank work? Scientists collect endangered and
Once the seeds arrive, they’re handled
GBOWS in Yunnan,
“As China has rich and unique biological resources, we aim to further enhance(增加)our collections and conduct
2 . Around 3, 000 school-based health centers, which are often partnerships between school districts and local community health organizations and hospitals, bring services to children who need them most and who have the greatest risk of falling behind in school because their health needs aren’t satisfied.
Delivering health care through schools has been shown to improve kids’ physical well-being and educational outcomes. A 2005 study in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that after health centers opened in U. S. public schools, their students’ risk of asthma (哮喘) went down 2.4-fold, and their trips to the emergency room for asthma decreased by 33. 5 percent. Other studies have shown that clinics in schools can increase vaccination rates among students and reduce mental health problems. On the education front, kids who use such centers have improved attendance and grades, are more likely to be promoted to the next grade and are overall more prepared for college. Based on all of this evidence, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) recently recommended school-based health centers as a key strategy to advance health equity—that is, to reduce the access differences that exist between wealthier populations and everyone else.
Yet most school communities that could desperately use such clinics lack them. In 2021 Congress gave $5 million to support new and expanded services at school-based health centers. That money funded 25 facilities一yet the program got more-than 300 applications. And fewer than half of U. S. states currently fund school health centers. The clinics still need stable funding for operating expenses, including hiring well-trained staff.
Getting kids the care they need has always made sense, and it’s more urgent than ever. The time is right to expand school-based health centers to all under-served students.
1. What does “them” in paragraph I refer to?| A．Services. | B．Hospitals. |
| C．Organizations. | D．Partnerships. |
| A．To improve kids’ mental well-being. |
| B．To promote health fairness. |
| C．To reduce the risk of disease. |
| D．To improve educational outcomes. |
| A．The government offers staff a good pay. |
| B．The program lacked support from communities. |
| C．Funds from the government hardly meet needs. |
| D．The program failed to receive enough applications. |
| A．Health Care starts with self-care |
| B．Healthy Kids Learn Better |
| C．Health Centers face Trouble |
| D．Health Care Starts at School |
No one is sure how many Americans belong to reading groups called book clubs.Yet
Most of the clubs work the same way.Members read the same book at the same time.Then they meet to talk about the book.Members may be friends or people
Most reading groups study books by
1. When did the library open?
| A．Last week. | B．Yesterday. | C．The day before yesterday. |
| A．It’s tall and bright. | B．It’s very modern. | C．It has no computer lab. |
| A．He didn’t have enough money. |
| B．He didn’t take his student card. |
| C．He didn’t want a library card. |
5 . There are more than 1,000 registered student organizations and clubs at Purduc(普渡大学), all created and led by students!
A Cause for Paws
The purpose of this organization is to assist no-kill animal shelters in the Lafayette area by volunteering and organizing events to raise money for these shelters.
Email: acp@purdue. Edu
Organization meeting day: Monday
Organization meeting time: 7 pm
Fashion and Retail Organization
Purdue’s Fashion and Retail Organization is focused toward anyone and everyone with n love for the fashion or retail industry. FRO is open to all Purdue students. We meet every other Tuesday at 6 pm in Matthews 201. Our club’s activities include industry-related guest speakers, workshops, fashion presentations as well as DIY activities. We are excited that FRO is now in charge of planning the Purdue Fashion Show!
Email: purduefashion@aol. Com
Organization meeting day: Tuesday
Organization meeting time: 6 pm
Higher Ground Dance Company
Higher Ground is a student-run and student-choreographed(学生负责编舞的)dance company that puts on a show each semester to raise money for the Andrea Rizzo Foundation. The Andrea Rizzo Foundation is an organization that provides dance therapy to children with special needs and/or terminal(晚期的)illnesses.
If you have a passion for dance and helping others, you are welcome ad encouraged to join this group!
Email: highergrounddanceco@gmail. Com
Organization meeting day: Thursday
Organization meeting time:7 pm
Purdue Engineering Outreach
PEO brings engineering to middle school and high school classrooms in creative ways. This club was started to help show the next generation that science, technology, engineering and math are not only incredibly important fields of study, but also interesting and fun ones. We partner with organizations, such as College Mentors for Kids and Girl Scouts, as well as local schools, to brine engineering into the classroom. Additionally, we love to have fun, and seek to create a welcoming atmosphere for all. New members are welcome at all times of the year!
Email: outreach@ purdue. Edu
Organization meeting day: Monday
Organization meeting time: 6 pm
1. Students interested in animal protection may prefer ________ to the others.| A．A Cause for Paws | B．the Fashion and Retail Organization |
| C．Higher Ground Dance Company | D．Purdue Engineering Outreach |
| A．7 pm, each Monday. | B．6 pm, each Tuesday. |
| C．7 pm, every other Monday. | D．6 pm, every other Tuesday. |
| A．Students who can teach dancing | B．Students with a severe illness. |
| C．Members of the Andrea Rizzo Foundation. | D．Students who love dance and are ready to help. |
| A．To provide therapy for children in need. | B．To promote the significance of science. |
| C．To raise young people’s interest in science. | D．To make engineering a major subject in high schools. |
6 . These four nonprofit organizations support the ethical treatment of animals both large and small, wild or domesticated.
Animal Aid Unlimited
This Indian NGO (non-governmental organization) runs a hospital and sanctuary (保护区) for injured or ill street animals and rescues thousands a year. AAU runs an emergency rescue service for dogs, cows, donkeys, birds and cats and brings them to their hospital for medical treatment and they provide sanctuary for the disabled animals who need long time care or permanent homes.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
This charity that operates in the UK promotes the kind treatment of animals—wildlife, farm animals and pets who need to be rehomed — and runs a TV series. The Dog Rescuers that allows viewers to watch the rescue and rehoming of dogs across Great Britain. RSPCA also has TV campaigns against animal cruelty and works in Europe, Africa and Asia.
Sochi Dogs
Founded in 2014, Sochi Dogs works to rescue stray (流浪的) and abandoned dogs through an adoption program and education campaigns. The treatment of the stray dogs in Sochi is particularly cruel, which makes the rescue work vitally important. The nonprofit runs a shelter with room for 60 dogs and a foster program in New Jersey. The dogs are placed in homes worldwide.
Humane Society International
Around the world, HSI is a world leader in working to ensure a better future for animals. The organization is working to save more than 100 million animals from suffering in labs worldwide and to end animal sports like bull fighting and racing and fights for the better treatment of farm animals, as well as supporting laws for the protection of pets. HSI supports programs in many countries and has offices on every continent.
1. Why does RSPCA show The Dog Rescuers on TV?| A．To promote animal protection. | B．To introduce the lives of dogs. |
| C．To draw attention to wildlife. | D．To teach about keeping pets. |
| A．They are well sheltered. | B．They are ill-treated. |
| C．They are friendly to people. | D．They are dangerous to people. |
| A．Animal rescue. | B．Animal experiments. |
| C．Animal adoption. | D．Animal attacks. |
7 . The nine women of Bella Mondo win over yet another audience. The group is one of just a handful of all-women ensembles (乐队) in Ivory Coast.
It all started in 2007, Prisca Allou was a music student. A music producer came to see her. He said he wanted to make an all-female ensemble to keep a promise to his late mother.
Allou got on board and was charged with recruiting (招募) other members. “It wasn’t easy at first. Some parents were against it. You know, in Africa, the place of women is often seen as being either in an office or at home. That was the fixed image.” Allou spread the word and took out ads in local papers. Most of the girls she found were not professional players. “I just played some tamtam. I learned to play drums when I joined Bella Mondo.” The girls spent the next four years learning to play their instruments. Many gave up along the way, but eight of them soldiered on with Allou, and Bella Mondo was founded.
The band plays original songs and covers. Their music spans a wide range of styles: funk, reggae, pop music. They released their first album in 2013... and have performed in Paris, Dakar, Cotonou and, of course, here at home in Abidjan.
You can see them nearly every Thursday at this bar, the same place that gave the band its start years ago. “Oh yes, I was surprised at first. A woman singing, you see that every day, but an entire band, playing all the instruments and everything? It was extraordinary. I was dumbstruck. Bella Mondo is a great band.” The women are now working on their second album.
1. Why did the music producer want to found a female ensemble?| A．To sponsor music students. | B．To comfort his mother. |
| C．To carry out his promise. | D．To win over an audience. |
| A．Most women couldn’t afford. | B．Parents didn’t want to break tradition. |
| C．All parents disapproved of it. | D．Women weren’t willing to leave home. |
| A．The band has travelled a lot. | B．The band has gained its popularity. |
| C．The band has released albums. | D．The band seems to be united as one. |
| A．Satisfied. | B．Determined. |
| C．Amused. | D．Astonished. |
8 . Earth Hour is organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature. It's a big event usually at the end of March every year. On this evening, people “go dark”.
It's true that turning off lights for just one hour saves only a small amount of power.
But on another level, a large number of people’s acting together sends a powerful message to governments and companies.
The logo(标识) of Earth Hour is “60+” .The number 60 is for the 60 minutes of Earth Hour.
| A．But this is only the beginning. |
| B．Earth Hour represents every hour of every day. |
| C．After all, everyone has to answer for what they have done. |
| D．Besides turning off the lights, people get involved in other events. |
| E．It pushes them to take urgent measures by making changes to policies. |
| F．That is, they switch off all unnecessary lights at the same time for one hour. |
| G．The plus invites people to continue their action even after Earth Hour is finished. |
9 . A books-for-food program in Guatemala is helping feed needy children as hunger rates rise during the pandemic(疫情). It is run by a local nonprofit organization that aims to feed nearly 400 children.
The program is simple. People choose a book they want from a list of donated titles, and in return give bags of Incaparina, a high-protein drink mix. Bonifaz Diaz works for the program. By bringing the books-for-food program directly to people's homes, Diaz makes sure donations keep flowing. He has traveled more than 2,000 kilometers on his bicycle, delivered loads of books and carried back thousands of kilograms of Incaparina for the nonprofit group 32 Volcanoes. Diaz sometimes pulls a small cart that helps him carry up to 57 kilograms of product. He has traveled as far as 60 kilometers for a delivery to a town in the Western Highlands, where road conditions are poor.
Nearly a year into the books-for-food program, two more cyclists have joined Diaz and donations keep flowing in. Ana Castillo is a 29-year-old high school teacher who recently received the sociology book from Diaz. She donates to the program often. The 1.8 kilograms of Incaparina she provided will help one family eat for a month.
Castillo looks forward to choosing her books from the titles Diaz posts on social media. She also loves the feeling of a "growing circle" of giving and receiving. "You might not get to those places, but your help can. "she says.
Diaz says he plans to continue cycling against hunger as long as the need exists. He has faced his own economic difficulties since the theater company he co-founded closed last spring. But the program has kept him active. "It's an opportunity to serve in which we all benefit. "Diaz said.
1. What is the purpose of the program?| A．To serve the readers. |
| B．To produce Incaparina. |
| C．To offer poor children food. |
| D．To fight the pandemic. |
| A．He set up a social media. |
| B．He made donations frequently. |
| C．He rented a cart to carry goods. |
| D．He traveled to deliver books and food. |
| A．More people are involved in it. |
| B．Only two cyclists work for it. |
| C．Over 400 adults benefit from it. |
| D．Financial difficulties put it to an end. |
| A．Indifferent. |
| B．Supportive. |
| C．Tolerant. |
| D．Unwilling |
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