1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A.In a museum. | B.In a factory | C.In a store |
A.To get relaxed. | B.To buy the latest toys. | C.To meet some friends. |
A.He made his own toys. |
B.He didn't keep any of them. |
C.He often played hands-on toys. |
A.banking on | B.taking on | C.putting on | D.insisting on |
6 . It’s not uncommon in America for a person to belong to some kind of volunteer group. Donating one’s time and services is very much a part of the American way of life. Most charitable activities are organized by churches and groups around the nation and even encouraged by the government. The helping hand is extended to the poor, the homeless and the disabled. Some people work to teach youngsters how to read. Others open up soup kitchens to feed the homeless. Volunteers also take care of the disabled by making reading tapes for the blind and working in orphanages (孤儿院) to help children without parents.
High school students are often encouraged to become volunteers and many school club activities center around volunteer services. Students may work with disabled children during a summer program, or participate in a club activity which helps to bring meal to senior citizens who are shut-ins. With their sense of idealism students are often eager to donate their spare time. They see such activities as a way of becoming involved in the community and the adult-world. Social action for them becomes as important as their academic studies.
In a like manner, throughout the year, fund raising drives are also conducted by schools and community groups to raise money for a worthy cause. They may respond to a recent earthquake in a foreign country, a flood somewhere within their own, or another natural disaster which has left people destitute and homeless. They may organize drives to collect food, clothing and medicines to serve an immediate need. Today even the Halloween custom of ‘trick or treat’ has become an occasion to collect money for a charitable cause.
The motive to help those less fortunate comes from the poor origins of the American nation. Those immigrants who were poor and downtrodden (受压迫的) became dependent on the kindness of their neighbors to make a new life for themselves.
American volunteers work throughout the world in less developed countries. They volunteer by serving as a champion of goodwill both at home and abroad, which no doubt enriches both his life and those whom he serves.
1. Which of the following charitable activities is NOT mentioned in the passage?A.Some people open up soup kitchens to feed homeless people. |
B.Some students bring meals to old people who can’t go out easily. |
C.Some people collect money to help a foreign country with a recent earthquake. |
D.Some students donate books to children in mountainous areas. |
A.Because they want to participate in some social activities. |
B.Because they want to go to better universities. |
C.Because they can get higher scores at school. |
D.Because they can realize their dream sooner. |
A.lifeless | B.penniless | C.useless | D.valueless |
A.Americans are always ready to share with others |
B.Americans are mostly kind |
C.poor immigrants needed help to make a new life |
D.poor Americans couldn’t live on without help |
A.The Call from the Poor | B.Voluntary Work in the US |
C.Ways to Help the Poor | D.American Volunteers around the World |
A.desperate | B.passionate | C.consistent | D.complicated |
8 . Here is a selection of books offering poems that range from being funny to being educational.
Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright!By Fiona Waters. Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup.
Containing a different poem for each day of the year, this beautiful book brings together a various selection of poetry inspired by the animal kingdom. There are old and new poems from all over the world, by poets including Lewis Carroll and Grace Nichols—as well as lots of attractive artwork.
Dear Ugly SistersBy Laura Mucha. Illustrated by Tania Rex.
The first collection from exciting new poet Laura Mucha explores all sorts of topics, such as science, space and classic fairy tales. Other poems are inspired by events that affect us today, such as Dear Key Workers, which praises those who have helped us all during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Book of Not Entirely Useful AdviceBy A. F. Harrold. Illustrated by Mini Grey.
There are all kinds of unexpected advice in this funny poetry book, whether you want to know about lively castles, breakfast or parrots. Bringing together lots of impressive poems by A. F. Harrold, it's also filled with fun illustrations by Mini Grey.
On the MoveBy Michael Rosen. Illustrated by Quentin Blake.
Two former Children's Laureates have joined forces to create this book. Michael Rosen has taken inspiration from his childhood and family history, as well as stories of migration from all over the world, to create poems that will leave you with lots to think about.
1. If you are passionate about animals, which book can you read?A.Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright! | B.Dear Ugly Sisters |
C.The Book of Not Entirely Useful Advice | D.On the Move |
A.Kindness during tough times. | B.Unexpected advice. |
C.Difficulties of migration. | D.Science and technology. |
A.Fiona Waters. | B.Laura Mucha. | C.A. F. Harrold. | D.Michael Rosen. |
A.The animal kingdom. | B.Stories of migration. |
C.Classic fairy tales. | D.Lively castles. |
A.They are all poetry books. | B.They all include various topics. |
C.They are all designed for children only. | D.They are all inspired by the animal kingdom. |
A.of who | B.of whom | C.to whom | D.of which |
A.picked up | B.had picked up | C.would pick up | D.will pick up |