1 . The signs appeared practically overnight. They’d been planted everywhere—in front of homes, along sidewalks, around the local high school. Each featured just a few uplifting words in simple black type: “Don’t Give Up,” “You Are Worthy of Love,” “Your Mistakes Do Not Define You.” The high school in Newberg, Oregon, had lost four students and three former graduates to kill themselves that year, so the town of 25, 000 instantly understood the messages.
Amy Wolff had done so, in part, because she’d lost her own teenage brother in an accident about 20 years earlier. It was compassion (同情) for compassion’s sake.
Yet as Wolff saw the deep emotion her sign inspired in her neighbors, she decided to step forward to share her message publicly. Instantly, her inbox was flooded with requests for more signs. Since then, the Don’t Give Up Movement has spread from Newberg to the hearts and yards of people in every state. Wolff charges only the cost of materials and shipping. “It’s a terrible business decision if we wanted to function like a business,” she says.
Chrisanne Moger commented on one of the movement’s posts about the need for one particular sign, “We’re All in This Together.” She thought it would really speak to a world huddling together under the cloud of COVID-19. Wolff agreed, and she received 750 orders within a week of its creation. A mother in Colorado, unable to travel during the quarantine (隔离), contacted the organization after her stepson’s sudden death. “I saw one of your signs recently and it was a touching message from above to hang on.” she wrote.
Aware of the added emotional challenges isolation brings, the Don’t Give Up Movement has since offered to send handwritten letters of support to anyone in quarantine who needs it.
1. Why did the signs suddenly appear everywhere in Newberg?| A．They featured some inspiring words. |
| B．The high school had lost several students. |
| C．They conveyed simple messages. |
| D．The outbreak of COVID-19 scared people. |
| A．It is a non-profit organization. |
| B．It met all requests of neighbors. |
| C．It gradually won the hearts of people. |
| D．It was started in honor of Amy’s brother. |
| A．They bring emotional challenges. |
| B．They offer great encouragement. |
| C．They provide information for COVID-19. |
| D．They improve interpersonal relationships. |
| A．She’s active and open-minded. | B．She’s talkative and sociable. |
| C．She’s decisive and ambitious. | D．She’s selfless and devoted. |
2 . You’re finishing up your history homework when your cell phone rings. You’ve got 30 minutes to reach headquarters(总部), get your equipment packed and receive your task. There’s a lost hiker in the mountains near the edge of town. Your task: find the missing person; provide emergency medical treatment, if necessary; and be prepared to operate 48 hours on your own with only the supplies you carry.
Sounds like some kind of film’s plot (情节)? Not if you’re a member of the Arapahoe teen rescue patrol (搜救队) in the suburbs of Denver. About 25 teen guys and girls are active members of this search, rescue and emergency organization, and they know firsthand that you don’t have to be an adult to save lives.
These 9th-through-12th graders are the real deal when it comes to emergency services. In fact, they’re the only teen-commanded patrol in the nation. Sure they have adult advisers to turn to if necessary, but in the field it’s a teen patrol officer calling the shots — sometimes even giving direction to adults.
Members are trained in rock-high-angle，swift-water and avalanche (雪崩) rescue, winter and alpine (高山) operation, wilderness life support and emergency care, among other skills. They also regularly(有规律) ride along with the local fire and police departments, providing support such as security(安全) details and evidence searching.
When asked what makes a good patrol member, founder and president Stan Bush named good physical conditioning and an interest in helping people. “We put in lots and lots of hours helping people in trouble,” he says. “So if a person is not really interested in doing that kind of thing, he won’t last as a member.”
1. In the first paragraph, the author describes ______.| A．a plot in some kind of film | B．an emergency rescue |
| C．a teen patrol member’s life | D．a lost hiker in trouble |
| A．They are trained to have many special skills. |
| B．They think they can save lives only when growing up. |
| C．They turn to adults for help sometimes. |
| D．They also work with local firemen and policemen. |
| A．giving orders | B．shouting loudly |
| C．beginning to shoot | D．making phone calls |
| A．finish your history homework first |
| B．be a 9th-through-12th grader |
| C．be strong and interested in offering help |
| D．spend many hours helping people first |
3 . What do you do with old stuff? That dress you bought for a party three years ago, for example. You wore it once and put it away somewhere. So, what to do?
In the UK, we might take it to a charity shop. The first charity shops appeared in Britain in the 19th century. The Salvation Army was one of the first to run a second-hand clothing shop to provide the needy with affordable clothes. This was followed by charities such as the British Red Cross, who also relieved hardship and raised money for the war effort during World War Two. In 1947, Oxfam opened a charity shop in High Street, Oxford, which is the modern form we know today. These days, charily shops are a common sight with around 11,200 shops across the UK, according to the survey conducted by the Charity Retail Association. During business hours the public can donate their unwanted items to a charity shop clothes, books, electronics, furniture. These items are checked for wear and tear and if found still serviceable, priced up to be sold at a heavily discounted price.
For many, this is a win-win situation. To the charity, it means a valuable source of income. To the consumer, it provides the opportunity to buy, often extremely cheaply, items and clothes. To the donator, it may help to assuage consumer guilt. “You can make a pretty good case to yourself that you are doing good, because what you are doing is going towards a charitable cause and you are saving stuff from landfill(垃圾堆),” Clare Press, fashion journalist and sustainable style advocate, tells the Guardian.
There are sometimes hidden treasures for the buyers, too. Take a screen print for example. It was bought for 99p and later found to be by English artist Ben Nicholson. It was sold for £ 4, 200. So next time you need to rid yourself of something, spare a thought for the charity shop—after all, charity begins at home!
1. The text is mainly written to_______.| A．comment on the benefits of charity shops |
| B．analyze the popularity of the UK charities |
| C．list the names of the first UK charity shops |
| D．offer an introduction of UK charity shops |
| A．Ease. | B．Add. |
| C．Mix. | D．Increase. |
| A．Get rid of unwanted items. | B．Start charity from daily life. |
| C．Be environmentally friendly. | D．Make a difference for the future. |
4 . In the African country of Malawi, fishing is a way of life for people who live near lakes. Fishing employs over 50,000 people there. Traditionally, the fishers have several methods to dry the fish for the market. They include frying, smoking, or placing them on wire racks. But since the fishers dry their catch in the open air, about half of it slowly breaks down and goes bad. And some animals even try to eat the catch.
Now, solar tents are being used to help dry fish on Lake Chilwa, Malawi’s second-largest lake. The solar tent is made from clear plastic. The plastic is stretched over a large wooden structure. The tent looks like a greenhouse, a glass building where plants can grow in the cold weather.
Jennifer Mussa is a local fish trader. “When we collect fish from the lake, we dry them inside this solar fish dryer,” she said. In the past, it would take one-and-a-half to two days to dry. Now the fishers will put it in the morning; by the evening, they can take the fish out. The solar tents have also helped fish traders get higher prices at the market for cleaner, better-quality fish.
Money for the tents came from Cultivate Africa’s Future. The organization works to improve fishing and farming methods with simple inventions. The goal is to increase access to food, resources, and markets for the communities. The organization also encourages people to use energy-saving kiln ovens to smoke fish, not open fires. Then people can cut down fewer trees for firewood.
1. What major problem do the fishers in Malawi face?| A．Their animals often get stolen. | B．The fish goes bad easily when dried. |
| C．They can’t find people to work for them. | D．The number of fish in the lakes is falling. |
| A．Local fishers first created it. | B．Most of it is covered with glass. |
| C．People mainly use it to keep warm. | D．It cuts down the time needed to dry fish. |
| A．It focuses on local children’s education. | B．It gives kiln ovens to the fishers for free. |
| C．It helps the fishers and the environment. | D．It helps people to plant more trees in Africa. |
| A．People in Malawi Live on Fish. | B．The Benefits of Using Solar Tents. |
| C．Different Ways to Dry Fish in Malawi. | D．Solar Tents Improve Fishing in Malawi. |
5 . For displaced people, arriving in Greece marks an important milestone in their journey to a better life. In camps run by the Greek government, they receive critical aid including housing, food, and medical treatment. And now, thanks to Love Welcomes, they are receiving a more secure future.
When British Abi Hewitt visited a refugee （难民）camp near Athens, the experience deeply impacted her. Hewitt, who had previously managed a life skills program for at-risk women called Thistle Farms, reached out to her former boss, Becca Stevens on the Love Welcomes site. Stevens expressed interest in the idea of a creative social enterprise to help these displaced women. Another colleague from Thistle Farms, Frannie Kieschnick, quickly joined the team. The three co-founded Love Welcomes in 2017 with the women of the camp.
The initiative（首创）teaches female residents of the camp how to weave. They learn to transform recycled material into beautiful one-of-a-kind handicrafts, including welcome mats, sofa cushions and key chains. The skills the women learn in the program are just as important as the funds they earn from the sale of their handicrafts.
“When we sell products, the profit from that goes back to the women,” Hewitt explained. "We are now employing 42 women by the end of this week. It makes a great difference to every single woman, to their family and to everyone living in this camp. I am very proud of that. "
A program participant named Laure shared her story on the video, “I can say in the beginning when I entered Greece, I was like, what can I do with my life?" Laure struggled to stay optimistic, explaining, "But when I heard about Love Welcomes and started looming, all of these thoughts suddenly melted," she said. Learning the skill helped Laure maintain a positive attitude. As the initiative has grown in popularity, it has attracted attention from well-known artists.
1. What is the best title for the text?| A．Love Welcomes---Home to Great Women |
| B．Three Great Displaced Women Who Make a Difference |
| C．How to Set Up a Famous Organization With Little Money |
| D．The Initiative Helps Displaced Women Weave a Brighter Future |
| A．Key chains. | B．The joy of labor. |
| C．The skills they learn. | D．Recycled material. |
| A．Far-sighted. | B．Significant. |
| C．Concerned. | D．Annoying. |
| A．Some examples of famous artists. |
| B．Hard work o£ looming locally. |
| C．The benefits Laure have gained. |
| D．The best selling of handicrafts. |
6 . What do you do with old stuff? That dress you bought for a party three years ago, for example. You wore it once and put it away somewhere. So, what to do?
In the UK, we might take it to a charity shop. The first charity shops appeared in Britain in the 19th century. The Salvation Army was one of the first to run a second-hand clothing shop to provide the needy with affordable clothes. This was followed by charities such as the British Red Cross, who also relieved hardship and raised money for the war effort during World War Two. In 1947, Oxfam opened a charity shop in High Street, Oxford, which is the modern form we know today. These days, charity shops are a common sight with around 11, 200 shops across the UK, according to the Charity Retail Association. During business hours the public can donate their unwanted items to a charity shop-clothes, books, electronics, furniture. These items are checked for wear and tear and if found still serviceable, priced up to be sold at a heavily discounted price.
For many, this is a win-win situation. To the charity, it means a valuable source of income. To the consumer, it provides the opportunity to buy, often extremely cheap items and clothes. To the donator, it may help to assuage consumer guilt. “You can make a pretty good case to yourself that you are doing good, because what you are doing is going towards a charitable cause and you are saving stuff from landfill(垃圾堆),” Clare Press, fashion journalist and sustainable style advocate, tells the Guardian.
There are sometimes hidden treasures for the buyers, too. Take a screen print for example. It was bought for 99p and later found to be by English artist Ben Nicholson. It was sold for￡4, 200. So next time you need to rid yourself of something, spare a thought for the charity shop-after all, charity begins at home!
1. The text is mainly written to________.| A．comment on the benefits of charity shops |
| B．analyze the popularity of the UK charities |
| C．list the names of the first UK charity shops |
| D．introduce something about UK charity shops |
| A．British Red Cross | B．The Salvation Army |
| C．Oxfam | D．Charity Retail Association |
| A．Ease. | B．Add. | C．Mix. | D．Increase. |
| A．Get rid of unwanted items. | B．Start charity from daily life. |
| C．Be environmentally friendly. | D．Make a difference for the future. |
7 . Ocean Today serves as a gate to the most useful and interesting websites and organizations on ocean science and culture, to thousands of ocean-based curricula and educational resources, to our Ocean Directory of over 18, 000 ocean organizations worldwide.
Our knowledge of the ocean today goes beyond the limits of a distant horizon and mysterious deep. Through exploration and scientific research, we have begun to learn more about its physical elements, its cultural contributions, and its interaction with other natural systems-climate and fresh water, for example-that apply directly to our personal, financial, and social welfare.
World Ocean Observatory advocates for the ocean through independent, responsible, non-political science, and is dedicated to advancing public understanding of ocean issues through institutional cooperation and partnerships, pro-active programs, and connection with individual subscribers around the world.
Extreme Weather keeps us informed of the undated severe weather conditions around the world, including vivid images and reports of hurricanes and typhoons, tsunamis and waves, droughts. How do CO2 emissions(排放)or global warming affect our weather? Is there a connection between our behavior and these phenomena? How can we protect ourselves from the destructive effect?
World Ocean Forum, dedicated to voices for change in ocean policy and action worldwide, is linking unexpected people with unexpected ideas and offering a knowledgeable outlet for research, opinion and storytelling. To inquire about becoming a contributing writer, or to contribute to our Solutions Within Reach series, please contact us at director thew2o.net.
A contribution, in any amount, helps to further advance global ocean communications. We are informing millions of individuals around the globe, building political will, and changing the future by changing global perspectives of human impacts on the ocean while sharing the knowledge that the sea connects all things.
1. What is the function of Ocean Today?| A．An entry to ocean-based information. |
| B．A platform to exchange resources. |
| C．A window to learn more about ecology. |
| D．An inspiration to explore more about seas. |
| A．Finding out the driving force behind the nature. |
| B．Promoting global cooperation to a better world. |
| C．Offering information about latest weather change. |
| D．Processing data of greenhouse gas emissions. |
| A．Ocean Directory | B．World Ocean Observatory |
| C．Extreme Weather | D．World Ocean Forum |
8 . As the calendar flips to another year, many employees will consider starting the New Year on the hunt for a new job.
In today's changing workforce, it is more important than ever for companies to realize that a salary alone is no longer enough to recruit (招聘）or retain strong employees.
According to a survey by Aflac, small businesses deserve a round of applause for their ability to keep employees happy.
The keys to happiness.
In a small business environment, there are typically fewer layers between newcomers and leadership. This tight-knit structure can create a family-like atmosphere.
Although small businesses excel at keeping employees happy, there is always room for improvement. In a small- business environment community, money does not seem to be the only motivator. In fact, 65 percent of small-business employees indicate that an improvement in their benefits offerings would make them happier.
By offering a robust benefits plan that includes voluntary benefits, small businesses can ensure that their employees are able to find the right benefits to meet their individual needs.
| A．The way to success |
| B．Unlocking improvement |
| C．It allows employees to feel that their opinions matter |
| D．Flexibility is also vital in creating employee happiness |
| E．The report found that 85% of small business employees are happy in their current job |
| F．There are limited opportunities for employees to get promoted in small businesses |
| G．Nearly a quarter of participants stated that the feeling of importance was the best part of working for a small business |
9 . In the fall of 2017, when Naomi needed to get a job, she found herself at a crossroads. The 50-year-old wasn’t sure she would ever work again, due to health issues.
But Naomi’s life and career journey started to turn around after she connected with Bestwill of Central Iowa’s skills training programs. These programs are tailored to help people develop the kind of specific, real-world skills they need to get or keep a job, through a combination of detailed instructions and hands-on experience.
When Naomi first connected with Bestwill in September 2017, she was dealing with several barriers to immediate employment. Transportation was challenging, as she didn’t have a driver’s license or own a car. Naomi also had a limited work history with long employment gaps, meaning she missed out on learning important skills, such as working a credit card machine. On top of that, her physical health issues were also a problem.
According to Duff, a career specialist at Bestwill of Central Iowa, the biggest barrier Naomi had to overcome was from within. “She said outwardly that she had all of this confidence and that she knew how strong a worker she was, but I don’t think she truly believed it herself.”
Thankfully, Naomi had plenty of people on her side to provide motivation and guidance. She originally started off in the food service training program but was eager to enter the retail skills program, since she had previously worked at the Salvation Army and Subway. When Naomi mentioned her interest in retail, Duff recognized that her go-getting attitude would be a perfect match for the program.
The seven-week retail skills training is a systematic program combining classroom instructions with on-the-job experience at a Goodwill store. As Naomi progressed and graduated from the program, she became more confident in her abilities.
Duff said it was great to see how Naomi grew into the devoted, driven worker she is today. “She has this strong desire, this longing to succeed. And she knows that she’s able to do that, although she has fallen short in the past.”
1. What can be learned about Bestwill’s training programs?| A．They were established in the autumn of 2017. |
| B．They guarantee a good job for participants. |
| C．They are designed only for the unemployed. |
| D．They combine directions with practice. |
| A．Poor health. | B．Poor working skills. |
| C．A lack of confidence. | D．A lack of a driver’s license. |
| A．She followed Duff’s advice. |
| B．She was more interested in retail. |
| C．She wanted to gain some hands-on experience. |
| D．She wanted to attend a more systematic program. |
| A．Bestwill springs up around the world. |
| B．A 50-year-old devotes herself to Bestwill. |
| C．Success is linked to appropriate training programs. |
| D．Bestwill helps a 50-year-old turn her life around. |
After her father caught the coronavirus (新冠病毒), Sumoma Khnom managed to find a bed for him at Dhaka Medial College Hospital. The hospital was already crowded with too many patients. This was not her only problem. Her family did not have enough money to buy food. And she was extremely tired. But then, some comfort came.
Volunteers working for the Bidyanondo Foundation, social organization, brought her family a gift basket. It was filled with fruit —oranges, apples, and lemons —as well as other food. There was also a get-well card for her father. It read,"We are here to stand by you."
The Bidyanondo Foundation, established in 2013, is known for its food assistance (援助) programs for street children and the poor. Now it is also famed for building awareness (意识) of COVID-19 in the community. Its name, Bidyanondo, means"learn for fun".
Since June 1, the group has given out about 1.400 gift baskets In March. the Dhaka Tribune reported that the foundation was giving out protective things such as face masks (口罩) and hand cleaner. Yeasin said that the first responsibility of the foundation is to support patients and build awareness. However, it does not want doctors and other health workers to be forgotten "Many health workers are saying outside home, away from their families to provide health care,"he said"We wanted to thank them. They also need mental(精神上的) support.
So, the foundation has sent health care workers thank you cards. One reads, “We become brave to do more (for people) seeing your effort, we know you will continue [to] fight to save our lives if we become ill tomorrow. ” Many support Biyanondo’s efforts. Sumona Khanom said she was thankful that the foundation has come forward to help her father "I hope, "she said, "They would offer to help all other fathers."
1. Why did Sumona Khanom have difficulty in finding a bed for her father?(no more than 10 words)2. What did the Bidyanondo Foundation bring to Sumona Khanom's family?(no more than 10 words)
3. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 probably mean? (1 word)
4. Whom may Bidyanondo Foundation serve for? (no more than 10 words)
5. If there is a similar foundation in your school, will you take part in it as a volunteer? And why? ( no more than 25 words)
