1 . Leland Scales has been interested in food most of his life. He started working in restaurants when he was 14. He has a Master of Arts in food studies from Chatham University. Scales now works for an organization in Pittsburgh called 412 Food Rescue. Here is an interview with him.
Q: At Chatham University, you learned about social justice and food.
Scales: It completely changed my perspective on many aspects of the food system. I have to credit my experiences there for a great deal of the social justice work I am doing with 412 Food Rescue. It shaped my path for life.
Q: How did you get interested in 412 Food Rescue?
Seales:
Q: What do you do at 412 now?
Scales: I find non-profit organizations that get free food to people, such as an after-school program for kids that includes feeding them.
Q: Sounds like you wear lots of hats. What do you love about your job?
Scales: I love that we are able to help organizations get food to the people who really need it on a daily basis.
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Scales: It’s known that even with all the great work we do to get food into the hands of those who need it, there’s still tons of food waste and there are still people out there who are in need of food.
Q: How does your organization use technology to fight hunger?
Scales: Our Food Rescue Hero app allows us to alert our food rescue heroes of donations in the area.
Q: Food rescue heroes? Who are they?
Scales: They are people who volunteer to help us get food to the organizations we partner with.
A. What did you do there?
B. What’s the worst part of your job?
C. Technology is better at ending hunger.
D. How did what you learn there affect you?
E. A colleague of mine from graduate school began working there.
F. We pair those donations with non-profit partners that are nearby.
G. I help these organizations get the food they need to run their programs.
One sentence from the news in Washington has remained in my mind since a trip last summer：“When you see people run against the crowd escaping
I think this is most true for the firefighters. Whenever and wherever
3 . After ten years in the same company, I found my job was no longer fun. However, I didn’t have the confidence to apply for new jobs due to lack of experience. I felt
A friend suggested another path—
During the 18 months that followed, I began to flourish (茁壮成长). Not only had I found the courage to take my
I also decided to move out of home. Living in student halls was a(n)
Soon after completing my master’s, I made my way back through the university gates—this time to
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| A．communication | B．management | C．education | D．employment |
| A．self-doubt | B．poverty | C．health | D．self-respect |
| A．lost | B．did | C．quit | D．changed |
| A．course | B．interest | C．belief | D．life |
| A．shadow | B．fire | C．dream | D．rainbow |
| A．opponents | B．relatives | C．equals | D．servants |
| A．valued | B．questioned | C．ignored | D．polished |
| A．success | B．experience | C．embarrassment | D．failure |
| A．freedom | B．safety | C．justice | D．independence |
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| A．expanding | B．occupying | C．deserting | D．managing |
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| A．look back on | B．keep away from | C．catch up with | D．hold on to |
| A．image | B．worth | C．duty | D．career |
4 . Teen Volunteer Team at the New Rochelle Public Library（NRPL）
Who
Teens who want to (not because their parents are making them do it)!
Teens Entering 7th-12th grade.
Teens who are reliable, creative, flexible committed and motivated.
Teens who are team players.
What
There are lots of ways to volunteer at the library: from keeping the shelves neat to signing out toys and puppets, from shooting photo and video for the library at library programs and events to giving one-on-one computer and tech skill training to seniors, from improving library service to teens and developing a better collection of books for teens to planning for summer reading. The possibilities are See our complete “menu” of opportunities:
Adopt-a-Shelf（6 positions, 4 hrs/week）
Local History Volunteer Intern（1 or 2 positions, hours task-based）
Children’s Room Assistant（4 positions, 3-4 hrs/week, weekend hours only）
Teen Photo Video Team（5 positions, hours task-based）
Teen Advisory Group（open positions, hours vary）
Why
Besides helping others, volunteering at NRPL…
Teaches you job skills and values.
Enables you to associate with teens from other schools.
Is a real plus on your college applications.
Is an opportunity to give back to the community.
Is Fun.
How
Fill out an application. You can pick one up in person at the library, or find it online at www.nrpl.org, or at our Facebook page: facebook. com/nrplteens.
If your application is approved, we'll call you to set up an interview.
For More Info or to apply for a position: Ken Petrilli, Teen Services Librarian 813-3735.
1. Which one is fit for volunteering for NPRL?| A．Tim, a boy student from Grade Six |
| B．Jack, a devoted and trustworthy boy. |
| C．Lily, who likes working as an individual. |
| D．Mary, who is urged by her mum to volunteer. |
| A．Sort out and straighten book. |
| B．Collect and recycle used books. |
| C．Teach young readers tech skills. |
| D．Order food for on-duty librarians. |
| A．Awareness of the value of reading. |
| B．Chances to repay the community. |
| C．Admission into a teen’s association. |
| D．Recommendations in college applications. |
5 . Worcester Animal Rescue League is a non-profit animal shelter that is cared for by a committed staff of paid employees and volunteers. WARL commonly needs volunteers to help with everything from animal care to general office support; from staffing special events to working on creative projects. Here is some detailed information.
| Jobs | Abilities to | Days we need help | Times of jobs |
| Cleaning: cat cages; sweep and mop floors | bend and twist; climb step ladder | All7 days | Cat Cages: 8 am-10 am Sweeping &Mopping: 10am-11 am |
| Errands: pick up large quantities of donations from local establishments | drive own large vehicle; lift heavy boxes | Could be any day-we'll send you an email in advance | At a moment's notice |
| Office: computer assistance; writing thank-you notes | provide customer service; operate the computer skillfully; write neatly | Varies-could be a weekly task or as needed for an upcoming event | One hour for a regular weekly task, usually anytime between 9 am and 12 pm |
| Animal Care: feeding cats; walking dogs; training dogs (Note:previous experience required) | learn or be aware of cat &. dog behavior; run 1-3 miles; good balance is a must | Daily | 4pm-6 pm |
| A．One hour. | B．Two hours. |
| C．Three hours. | D．Six hours. |
| A．Having great strength. | B．Driving trucks well. |
| C．Mastering computer skills. | D．Having a quick temper. |
| A．Cleaning. | B．Errands. | C．Office work. | D．Animal Care. |
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Dear Sir or Madam,
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I would be very grateful if you could offer me the opportunity. I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
8 . About five years ago, I found myself working in a terrible middle school. The hours were long and the work was boring.
One evening I felt like I could
I wasn’t really expecting a(n)
Eventually I moved on to a better school, but I
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| A．class | B．shock | C．exploration | D．challenge |
| A．shaking | B．racing | C．running | D．standing |
| A．spirits | B．attitudes | C．minds | D．thoughts |
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| A．put aside | B．keep up | C．go through | D．get across |
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Dear George,
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Yours
Li Hua
10 . "Everything happens for the best," my mother said whenever I faced disappointment. "If you can carry on, one day something good will happen. And you'll realize that it wouldn't have happened if not for that previous disappointment."
Mother was right, as I discovered after graduating from college in 1932. I had decided to try for a job in radio, then work my way up to sports announcer. I hitchhiked（搭便车）to Chicago and knocked on the door of every station-and got turned down every time. In one studio, a kind lady told me that in most cases big stations couldn't risk hiring inexperienced person. "Go out in the remote areas and find a small station that'll give you a chance," she said. I went back home to Dixon, Illinois.
While there was no radio-announcing jobs in Dixon, my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a store and wanted a local athlete to manage its sports department. Since Dixon was where I had played high school football, I applied. The job sounded just right for me.
But I wasn't hired. My disappointment must have shown. "Everything happens for the best," Mom reminded me. Dad offered me the car to hunt for jobs. I tried WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The program director, a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur, told me they had already hired an announcer.
As I left his office, my frustration boiled over（沸溢，发怒）. I asked aloud, "How can a fellow get to be a sport announcer if he can't get a job in a radio station?" I was waiting for the elevator when I heard MacArthur calling, "What was that you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?" Then he stood me before a microphone and asked me to broadcast an imaginary game. The preceding autumn, my team had won a game in the last 20 seconds with a 65-yard run. I did a 15-minute boost to that play, and Peter told me I would be broadcasting Saturday’s game!
On my way home, as I have many times since, I thought of my mother's words: "If you carry on, one day something good will happen. Something wouldn't have happened if not for that previous disappointment".
1. The reason why the author wasn’t hired in Chicago was probably that____| A．he showed no confidence at the stations |
| B．there were no job available at the stations |
| C．he had no experience in radio broadcasting |
| D．there were too many people competing with him |
| A．the frustration of the author prevented him from performing well at WOC Radio |
| B．both of the author’s parents showed support when he was trying to search for a job |
| C．Peter MacArthur recognize the author’s talent in broadcasting after reading his resume. |
| D．the author lost all his hope and courage when he was turned down by Montgomery Ward |
| A．He was worried that Peter wouldn’t believe in his ability |
| B．He was afraid that his loud inner clam would annoy Peter |
| C．He was angry that Peter didn’t offer him a satisfying potential |
| D．He was grateful that Peter could notice his broadcasting potential |
| A．Well begun is half done | B．Prevention is better than cure |
| C．No cross, no crown | D．Rome was not built in a day |
