1 . A Palestinian soccer team has been formed with players who have lost legs as a result of fighting between Israeli and Palestinian forces. It is the first Palestinian national soccer team of its kind. The players say the organization helps them deal with the physical and mental effects of their war wounds.
Ziad Halib is one of the players and he is 41-year-old. He lost his right leg in 2008 during the first Israel-Hamas war and has been on the team since 2019. He has never missed a training session or game. “We feel we have something, we can give something,” Halib said.
The players hope to compete with teams from other countries. They are seeking to take part in the 2022 Amputee (被截肢者) Football World Cup in October, Turkey. This will require them to attend qualifying competitions in March, Iran. They will be able to make the trip if the border opens to permit them to travel through Egypt.
Simon Baker is a Red Cross advisor and creator of the Irish Amputee Football Association. He recently oversaw the final training session of the season in the Gaza Strip. His job was to choose 20 players from a group of 47 representing different Gaza teams.
Gaza is home to an estimated 1,600 amputees out of a population of more than 2 million. Baker first visited Gaza in 2019, as violent protests were taking place along the territory’s heavily-guarded border with Israel. His goal was to create a whole league for amputees. He spent time training players and officials and was able to organize a league with five teams and more than 100 players. He also started a league for younger amputees, which includes players as young as 5 years old. Baker stays away from discussing politics. His main goal is to create an environment by which the players come to the field and they leave the trauma (创伤) behind.
1. How can Ziad Halib and his teammates attend competitions in Iran?| A．By participating in World Cup in Turkey. |
| B．By winning qualifying competitions in Iran. |
| C．By gaining permission to travel through Egypt. |
| D．By training harder and winning a training game. |
| A．Picking out footballers. | B．Serving the Red Cross. |
| C．Inspiring football lovers. | D．Forming a national team. |
| A．Enthusiastic and kind. | B．Brave and determined. |
| C．Courageous and calm. | D．Imaginative and modest. |
| A．To introduce a popular Palestinian soccer team. |
| B．To praise Simon Baker for his great contribution. |
| C．To encourage amputees to join the football team. |
| D．To show soccer helps Palestinians heal war wounds. |
2 . Here are some charities for you. It’s a good time for you to give people love. If you are a loving person, go ahead.
Family Promise of NewRock
It is in need of household supplies including paper products, cleaning products, laundry detergent (洗衣粉), and dryer sheets. For more information on how you can donate, please call 770-262-7816. If you would like to make a financial donation please visit www.familypromiseofnewrock.org.
Rockdale Emergency Relief (RER) Community Food Bank
It needs your help in donating food items to help those in need within the community. The most needed items are: canned meat. Hamburger Helper, instant mashed potatoes, pork & beans, and canned tomato products.
The RER Community Food Bank
It is also looking for part-time volunteers who can help this summer when some of our regular volunteers will be on vacation. If you have time available to work in the warehouse area where you would receive donations of food, we could use your help! Volunteers need to be at least 18 years of age and able to lift 20-25 pounds on occasion. Please call Susan Clark at 770-922-9210 for more information. We would love to have you help us serve our community this summer!
Refuge Pregnancy Center
It is a non-profit organization here in Old Town Conyers. Currently they are in need of baby car seats with base, baby food, diapers (尿布) and baby clothes.
If you are a part of a local charity and wish your immediate needs to be published on our website at www.emetrotimes.com/share-the-love, please email info@emetrotimes.com. We will update this list monthly.
1. If you want to donate money, you should ________.| A．call 770-262-7816 |
| B．email info@emetrotimes.com |
| C．call Susan Clark at 770-922-9210 |
| D．visit www. familypromiseofnewrock. org |
| A．Refuge Pregnancy Center. |
| B．Family Promise of NewRock. |
| C．The RER Community Food Bank. |
| D．Rockdale Emergency Relief (RER) Community Food Bank. |
| A．To advertise products. |
| B．To show what the community needs. |
| C．To introduce some food and clothes to people. |
| D．To provide some charities for people to give love. |
At the opening session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Oct 16, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee,
Close attention was paid
The government has also taken a number of measures targeting youth employment, including encouragement and subsidies (补助) for
Meanwhile, under the innovation-driven development strategy and open
The China International Search and Rescue Team (CISAR)
After long and careful training, the team went on its first international rescue missions in 2003. The team saved lots of people. It was the first time that a Chinese team had worked outside China,
5 . More than 80 colleges are creating a website where students will be able to apply to dozens of them. Some of the top names in higher education are joining the effort under a group called the Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success, whose goal is to simplify the application process, especially for low-income students.
The website not only gives students one place to send their applications, but also gives them tools to get started years in advance. On the site, students will be able to request advice from college admissions offices and they can create digital portfolios(文件夹) with the help of their teachers and instructors.
Members of the coalition(联盟) include private universities such as Harvard and Stanford and public counterparts such as the University of Virginia, University of Florida and Ohio State University. The colleges came together to fix a problem: Complex admissions processes deter students from applying and those who come from low-income families can’t afford the instructors and classes within reach of their wealthier peers. High schools, for example, can already buy software to help instructors track their students through the application process, but many can’t afford it.
More than 600 colleges now accept the standardized Common Application. Unlike the Common Application, which aims to create a uniform application process among schools, the new website aims to help students dive deeper into many distinct applications. It will give them a place to store their checklists and essays and invite anyone to provide feedback and edit.
Each college will have its own portal(入口) where students can submit applications, but they’ll all be accessible through the same site. The portfolio tool will let students add any extra information they want. Artists can include samples of their work and musicians can link to performance videos.
1. What is the aim of the Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success?| A．To make applying for college easier. |
| B．To give students more choices of subjects. |
| C．To donate money for low-income students. |
| D．To increase the quality of higher education. |
| A．It is the founder of the website. | B．It is the most famous among them. |
| C．It is a public counterpart. | D．It is a private university. |
| A．Assist. | B．Prevent. | C．Protect. | D．Separate. |
| A．It is hard to use. | B．It is very practical. |
| C．It is very effective. | D．It is very expensive. |
You may have heard of the Red Cross. It is an organization that
One day when she was 11 years old, her elder brother was
Soon, Clara began taking care of injured animals. Neighbors began bringing their pets to her. And, almost always, she made them better.
When she was
After the Civil War, Clara travelled to Europe to rest.
She decided that the Red Cross
7 . Kansas City Girls Academy has a program for girls struggling in life. It is designed to help girls build inner strength to overcome challenges. If your girls have emotional difficulties or failing in school, this program is designed just for them.
Group Treatment. It is made up of several small groups weekly, led by our counselors (顾问) and staff. These include problem-solving, positive friend relationship, emotional management and special group designed for special treatment needs. All group processes develop emotional growth in a safe and confidential (机密的) setting.
Individual Treatment. It is provided to each student with a minimum of one part every other week. The parts help students gain insights into their individual behaviors and establish a trusting relationship with their counselor. In this setting, students process issues that are too sensitive for them to share with a group.
Family Treatment. It is provided by a weekly telephone meeting. Parents give treatment as an necessary part of the program. Kansas City Girls Academy encourages families to visit during planned family weekends. Family and students meet with their counselor for treatment. Parents and children also participate in parent support groups, parent-teacher meetings, workshops, and graduation ceremonies (典礼).
Horse Treatment. In partnership with Returning Glory, we offer each girl horse treatment. Horses are powerful and effective in helping people, whether child, youth or adult. They have much to teach us about our patterns of behavior, communication, and relationships. Horses are excellent “teachers,” coupled with trained teachers. Interacting with horses can often provide invaluable assistance in addressing challenging life issues in a fun, non-threatening learning environment.
1. Which treatment can have an emotional growth effect?| A．Individual Treatment. | B．Family Treatment. |
| C．Horse Treatment. | D．Group Treatment. |
| A．By holding a weekly telephone meeting. | B．By holding a daily telephone meeting. |
| C．By giving a weekly interview. | D．By giving a daily interview. |
| A．Nurses. | B．Doctors. | C．Schoolgirls. | D．Parents. |
| A．Mr Brown. | B．The man. | C．The woman. |
1. What is the speaker announcing?
| A．He is leaving the team. |
| B．He has signed a new play. |
| C．He is selling the club to new owners. |
| A．In America. | B．In England. | C．In Canada. |
| A．Draw up training plans for the team. |
| B．Write a list of new coaches. |
| C．Pick a new player. |
| A．Proud. | B．Guilty. | C．Pleased. |
A division of Walmart Inc., Sam’s club is the membership warehouse club solution for everyday living. Sam’s Club serves millions of members at SamsClub.com and almost 600 locations across the U. S. and Puerto Rico. Sam’s Club also has locations in Brazil, China and Mexico.
| FOUNDER | Our founder Sam Walton was the most notable business leader of his time - but no matter how much success he achieved, he never forgot where it all started. Once a humble entrepreneur(创业者)with a successful five-and-time, Mr. Sam knew firsthand the challenges of running a small business. |
| EMPLOYEE | Sam’s club employs thousands of associates in the U. S. and Puerto Rico. Approximately 75 percent of club management was promoted from hourly positions. |
Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club, a limited-item business model that offers our members quality products at an exceptional value unmatched | |
| BRAND | by traditional retail. Instead of stocking every item in every available brand, Sam’s Club merchants do their “homework” for our members, stocking the right products and purchasing them in large quantities, passing on the savings to our members. In addition to the leading national brands, Sam’s Club also carries Member’s Mark, an exclusive, premium-quality private brand. Member’s Mark products are exclusive designs that use top-of-the-line materials and the highest quality ingredients to make sure you get the best quality and value at members-only prices. |
| ENVIRONMENT | We reduce costs by maintaining a simple shopping environment, often displaying our merchandise on shipping deck so we can move new items in just as quickly as they move out. Besides, Many clubs include sustainable features such as day-lighting with skylights, night dimming, central energy management, water-conserving fixtures, natural concrete floors and recycling. |
| BENEFIT | Sam’s Club also provides a variety of member benefits such as free shipping on most items for our Plus Members along with Cash Rewards, early shopping, savings on medications as well as the benefits of our Club membership. Club members can take advantage of Sam’s Club Credit, Instant Savings, free health screenings, daily “Tastes & Tips” sampling demonstrations and members-only savings on fuel. |
| A．A member of the club. | B．A worker paid by the hour. |
| C．A small business entrepreneur. | D．An associate from Puerto Rico. |
| A．have all the available brands to choose from |
| B．have your homework done by Sam’s merchants |
| C．buy Member’s Mark products at members-only prices |
| D．enjoy free shipping for the goods you have purchased |
| A．find suitable employees for Sam’s club |
| B．attract investment from overseas companies |
| C．inform readers of the features of Sam’s club |
| D．persuade customers to be a member of Sam’s club |
