1 . Your help makes a big difference!

These organizations provide year-round support for those who need it the most. Please give your generous support to one or more of these charities.

Back Up

For over 35 years, Back Up, the national charity has helped people affected by spinal cord injury rebuild their independence after a devastating (毁灭性的) injury. Today, Back Up is at the forefront of helping people in UK adjust positively to spinal cord injury. Your donation really matters! Donate at backuptrust.org.uk.

Debra UK

Debra has been devoted to gifting vital care to EB patients for 60 years. EB (epidermolysis bullosa) is a genetic disease that causes the skin to blister and tear at the slightest touch. There are no cures for EB, but specialist healthcare are available in Birmingham and London. With your support, Debra can continue to provide grants (补助金), ensuring patients across the UK medical support. Please donate at debra.org.uk.

Chase Africa

When Chase Africa enabled Venzetina to earn a living, she set up her own business and now sends her two children to school. Venzetina said: “Life could have been so much harder. Thanks to the Chase Africa, I can support my family.” Chase Africa, a charity organization founded in 2012, has changed many African women’s life. To donate, please visit chaseafrica.org.uk.

The Trauma Care Charity

The Trauma Care Charity has helped Trauma (创伤) victims for 22 years. They work with all levels of medical professionals, from volunteers, nurses and consultants. To find out more, scan the QR code or go to traumacare.org.uk.

1. Which charity organization has the shortest history?

A．The Trauma Care Charity.

B．Back Up.

C．Debra UK.

D．Chase Africa.

2. If you want to help people born with EB, you should donate at ______.

A．backuptrust.org.uk.

B．debra.org.uk.

C．traumacare.org.uk.

D．chaseafrica.org.uk.

3. What do the two organizations Back Up and Debra UK have in common?

A．They support the disabled in Europe.	B．They provide jobs for homeless people.
C．They offer help to patients in UK.	D．They donate money to women in Africa.

2 .

A Bite of China is a very popular TV program. It shows the relationship between_________and people in Chinese culture. To our joy, it returned for its third season on CCTV on Feb 19th during the Spring Festival. In fact, its first season and the second were very wonderful. When A Bite of China I was on TV, it_________attracted a number of audiences.

A Bite of China III has already broadcast (播放) eight episodes(集). Every episode has a different topic. The producer and director of the third season is Liu Hongyan. She invited a Dutch photographer, Banito Strangio, to_________her team. She said that the foreign designers from different countries have_________cultural traditions. _________we can find different ways are used in the program to show the traditional Chinese diet culture.

Many experts do think of this program as an/a_________food program. It is because it shows the_________of Chinese food. A Bite of China makes Chinese people memorize their cooking traditions. Most of the traditions have been forgotten in today’s_________life. So the program has more educational_________.

Chinese eating habits__________traditional Chinese culture. A Bite of China III continue to show the beauty of the Chinese diet and the real meaning of Chinese culture.

1.

A．food

B．knowledge

C．skill

D．land

2.

A．clearly

B．possibly

C．slowly

D．completely

3.

A．participate

B．take part in

C．join in

D．join

4.

A．different

B．simple

C．special

D．rich

5.

A．Because

B．So

C．But

D．Or

6.

A．special

B．boring

C．meaningless

D．common

7.

A．value

B．way

C．smell

D．taste

8.

A．polite

B．free

C．busy

D．great

9.

A．habit

B．hope

C．journey

D．meaning

10.

A．come from

B．get down

C．go through

D．give away

3 . Essex Library Services Reading Friends

What is the role about?

Reading Friends is an exciting UK-wide programme from The Reading Agency. It’s been piloted in some other parts of the country over the last few years and now is being extended to Essex.

Developed with funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, Reading Friends deals with loneliness by bringing people together to read, chat and share stories. Essex Library Services is looking for volunteers to support the roll- out of the Reading Friends programme across Essex.

What will it involve?

*Chatting to people, either one to one, or in groups, using reading to get people talking. Contact will be via phone or computer initially. After restrictions are lifted, it is planned to do in-person sessions (活动时间) in libraries.

*Using reading — whether books, magazines, newspapers, or anything else — to start conversations. Nothing needs to be read before the session.

What skills and experience do you need?

*An interest in people

*Good communication and people skills

*Love of books and reading is not necessary, but would be a bonus

What will you get from volunteering?

*The satisfaction of contributing to the community and potentially preventing loneliness

*The chance to share the joy of reading

*Develop your experience and skills to enhance your resume (简历)

*A certificate of appreciation for coming along and helping out, which looks great on a resume

1. Who does the Reading Friends programme aim to help?

A．People feeling lonely.	B．People wanting to change a job.
C．People wanting to publish their stories.	D．People having special educational needs.

2. What is a requirement for potential volunteers?

A．Having previous work experience.	B．Reading related books in advance.
C．Living in restrictions-lifted areas.	D．Being communicative.

3. What will the volunteers get from their volunteering?

A．A trip to Essex.	B．A certificate of appreciation.
C．A fund from the government.	D．An opportunity to work in libraries.