1 . I remember waking up early on Saturday mornings when I was 12 to go and see patients with my dad. He volunteered once a month at a health center in downtown that served the city’s Spanish-speaking population. He would bring his own equipment — a lamp and a large machine called an autorefractor (自动验光仪). There was always a line of people waiting when we arrived. I’d sometimes help with translating, but often my father would ask me to run the autorefractor, which would give a judgement of the patients’ visual acuity (视力).

After completing checks and treatments, my dad would offer a deeply discounted operation on a later date to those who needed it. Besides volunteering, my father’s practice was one of the few in the area that accepted people without insurance, despite the risk of losing money. He sometimes came home with a piece of artwork or some food from patients who couldn’t pay for their care and instead offered a gift of their talents. He thought all the patients should receive the same care, regardless of their ability to pay.

Volunteering seemed like a task to me at the time. Little did I know that my father was planting the seeds (种子) of serving the Spanish-speaking community in my mind and heart. He never forced me to go into medicine, but what I saw through him was that one person can truly make a difference in the world.

It’s this type of character of devotion and service that has inspired so many doctors to apply for medical school every year. I am fortunate that my father has given an example of this in his 40 years as a doctor because it was what he had done that inspired me to dive into this great job. I can only hope that I can be that same type of light for others.

1. What did the author usually do on Saturdays at 12?

A．He taught Spanish to local people.

B．He helped repair medical equipment.

C．He translated paperwork at a health center.

D．He conducted medical visits with his father.

2. Which of the following can best describe the author’s father?

A．Plain but serious.	B．Considerate but strict.
C．Careful and open-minded.	D．Generous and warm-hearted.

3. What can be inferred about the author from Paragraph 3?

A．He lacked communication with his father.

B．He was affected by his father unknowingly.

C．He was required to study medicine early.

D．He had a preference for Spanish-speaking people.

4. How does the author most probably feel about his father’s role in his career?

A．Surprised.

B．Doubtful.

C．Grateful.

D．Worried.

2 . Dining Room Server - Perfect for High School Students!

Linden Ponds is a beautiful 108-acre continuing care retirement community. It is located just 24 miles from Boston on the South Shore in Hingham, Massachusetts. We’re part of a growing network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 1l states. We’re finding responsible, kind, and hardworking high school students to join our dining teams. What is perfect for high school students is that the position allows after-school and weekend hours, as well as no late nights.

❖ What we offer:

*Scholarship opportunities are available(可获得的) for students.

*Available education support and student loan partnership programs.

*Opportunities for promotions (晋升) through a variety of departments and locations.

*Quality of life--not your assumed late-night restaurant hours.

*24-hour gated and safe community campus.

*$15 per hour.

❖ How you will make an impact:

*Share daily menus with our residents and offer them recommendations based on knowing their preferences.

*Input food and drinks into our point-of-sale system.

*Correctly record orders for food and drinks.

*Deliver an outstanding dining experience.

❖ What you will need:

*Friendly and energetic communication skills.

*The desire to provide great service.

*Weekday and weekend availability.

❖ Contact us:

*Telephone:617-404-2134

*Address: 300 Linden Ponds Way, Hingham, MA 02043

1. What is the best part of this position for high school students?

A．Its daily pay.	B．Its work time.
C．Its education support.	D．Its chance of promotions.

2. What are Linden Ponds’ servers expected to do?

A．Try out new sales systems.	B．Keep residents’ rooms clean.
C．Prepare daily menus in advance.	D．Get familiar with residents’ preferences.

3. What quality are Linden Ponds’ servers supposed to have?

A．Enough knowledge of health car.	B．Good communication skills.
C．Related serving experiences.	D．A clean bill of health.

3 . Terri Bolton is a dab hand when it comes to DIY (do-it-yourself). Skilled at putting up shelves and piecing together furniture, she never pays someone else to do a job she can do herself.

She credits these skills to her late grandfather and builder Derek Lloyd. From the age of six, Terri, now 26, accompanied Derek to work during her school holidays. A day’s work was rewarded with £5 in pocket money. She says: “I’m sure I wasn’t much of a help to start with, painting the rooms and putting down the flooring throughout the house. It took weeks and it was backbreaking work, but I know he was proud of my skills.”

Terri, who now rents a house with friends in Wandsworth, South West London, says DIY also saves her from losing any deposit when a tenancy (租期) comes to an end. She adds: “I’ve moved house many times and I always like to personalise my room and put up pictures, so, it’s been useful to know how to cover up holes and repaint a room to avoid any charges when I’ve moved out.”

With millions of people likely to take on DIY projects over that coming weeks, new research shows that more than half of people are planning to make the most of the long, warm summer days to get jobs done. The average spend per project will be around £823. Two thirds of people aim to improve their comfort while at home. Two fifths wish to increase the value of their house. Though DIY has traditionally been seen as male hobby, the research shows it is women now leading the charge.

1. Which is closest in meaning to “a dab hand” in paragraph 1?

A．An artist.

B．A winner.

C．A specialist.

D．A pioneer.

2. Why did Terri’s grandfather give her £5 a day?

A．For a birthday gift.	B．As a treat for her work.
C．To support her DIY projects.	D．To encourage her to take up a hobby.

3. How did Terri avoid losing the deposit on the house she rented?

A．By making it look like before.	B．By furnishing it herself.
C．By splitting the rent with a roommate.	D．By cancelling the rental agreement.

4. What trend in DIY does the research show?

A．It is becoming more costly.	B．It is getting more time-consuming.
C．It is turning into a seasonal industry.	D．It is gaining popularity among females.