1 . Brothers Mike and Nick Fiorito had a smooth life in the first 30 years. _________, they decided to quit their highly paid jobs since they realized that they often felt unfulfilled. At first they felt _________ about future without knowing what to do, but eventually they came up with an idea to help the homeless folks after _________ their poor situation on the street.

They _________ Blankets of Hope with their own efforts, which turned into a global nonprofit organization that also encourages kindness in schools. The brothers sent the blankets to schools. The kids would write the notes, and then _________ the brothers in delivering the blankets to homeless shelters in their local communities. They _________ students so that every blanket includes a note handwritten in classrooms to _________ homeless folks across the country.

Now, their organization is very _________ — reaching nearly 20,000 people in need across America, Canada and Mexico.

Adults can _________ as well. They can make efforts by donating on a GoFundMe page so that the brothers could have enough money to purchase the blankets. Thanks to people’s generous __________, the brothers aimed at __________ another 20,000 blankets this winter. And they expected these blankets would not only keep people warm, but provide a friendly __________ to another soul. The brothers tried to do what they could to make a __________ despite the sweat. They are __________ that more and more people can join them in __________ the kindness.

1.

A．Occasionally

B．Frequently

C．Consistently

D．Unexpectedly

2.

A．confused

B．prosperous

C．indifferent

D．curious

3.

A．assuming

B．acknowledging

C．resembling

D．witnessing

4.

A．backed down

B．backed up

C．set up

D．cooperated with

5.

A．shunned

B．invaded

C．assisted

D．posed

6.

A．acclaimed

B．involved

C．preserved

D．dominated

7.

A．inspire

B．promise

C．thank

D．teach

8.

A．exquisite

B．fascinating

C．challenging

D．successful

9.

A．disrupt

B．participate

C．commemorate

D．depict

10.

A．glory

B．friction

C．contribution

D．victim

11.

A．giving away

B．giving in

C．handing in

D．wearing out

12.

A．comprehension

B．connection

C．barrier

D．assessment

13.

A．difference

B．date

C．decision

D．estimate

14.

A．objective

B．prosperous

C．hopeful

D．potential

15.

A．understanding

B．receiving

C．paying

D．spreading

2 . I was shocked to see my baby Dani with a cleft(唇裂) at his birth. After the delivery, I wasn’t _______ to see my baby. All I could do was to ask for information about Dani. Dani had his surgery on the seventh day! It was a terrible experience. I buried myself in great _______.

Things _______ when I met Dr. Anastassov, who brought Smile Train—sponsored cleft care to Bulgaria. Dr. Anastassov was my _______ from the moment we met. He helped me build the confidence in Dani’s _______. At six, Dani finished his speech therapy(矫治) and could speak as _______ as everyone else.

Dani wanted to be a _______. When he began his formal training, the medical exam was very _______ for him. They knew he was different, even if they couldn’t immediately tell how. So they worked him harder than the others. But Dani showed great _______ and passed. He is now ________ his dream as a pilot!

Being Dani’s mother is a(n) ________. He has been so successful because we ________ him to understand that people with clefts should not be ________, because they can do anything.

Now I ________ Smile Train to help those like my son. I ________ my experience with them. I’m happy to work here and make change for the better every day.

1.

A．persuaded

B．invited

C．allowed

D．forced

2.

A．relief

B．pain

C．security

D．loneliness

3.

A．changed

B．continued

C．worsened

D．mattered

4.

A．challenge

B．choice

C．evidence

D．inspiration

5.

A．attitude

B．gift

C．recovery

D．virtue

6.

A．loudly

B．firmly

C．clearly

D．gently

7.

A．pilot

B．trainer

C．doctor

D．spaceman

8.

A．valuable

B．difficult

C．interesting

D．practical

9.

A．excitement

B．difference

C．contribution

D．strength

10.

A．living

B．spreading

C．breaking

D．discovering

11.

A．chance

B．fact

C．mission

D．honor

12.

A．promised

B．raised

C．ordered

D．begged

13.

A．pitied

B．supported

C．compared

D．controlled

14.

A．set up

B．work with

C．turn to

D．care about

15.

A．replace

B．draft

C．confirm

D．share

3 . Last year, my friend, Kydee Williams, and I started a non-profit project because we wanted to do charity work differently. Thus, The Pop-Up Care Shop was _________.

TPUCS is a traveling shop of _________ donated goods for people in need. During the holidays, we _________ clothing drives and then went to women’s shelters. Our main goal was to help inspire women who were _________ with hope as well as bring a little holiday cheer to our local communities. _________ any project or movement wasn’t easy. Brainstorming and coming up with cool ideas was the _________ part, but actually bringing those ideas to life can seem almost _________ at times. However, there were lessons about _________ that we didn’t fully realize until we started this journey.

From our experience, we learned smaller shelters, especially those in less-commercialized areas were often _________ when it came to getting community support. Actually, they were typically more __________ to new and creative ideas and would greatly welcome __________ who offered help. Under our inspiration, many __________ people devoted themselves to non-profit work. Many shelters are understaffed and the staff overworked. Working directly with them helped us __________ the specific needs of the shelter.

While material things like food, clothes, money, and shelter can help people survive, what __________ helps people live is the intangible (无形) necessities like love, presence, patience. Even though we can’t help every single person in the world, we can __________ a world of difference for at least one person.

1.

A．found

B．donated

C．born

D．purchased

2.

A．cheap

B．free

C．value

D．messy

3.

A．quit

B．chose

C．forbade

D．held

4.

A．homeless

B．fearless

C．guiltless

D．restless

5.

A．Ceasing

B．Highlighting

C．Starting

D．Monitoring

6.

A．hard

B．fun

C．odd

D．core

7.

A．crucial

B．unnecessary

C．impossible

D．logical

8.

A．breaking down

B．giving back

C．keeping up

D．pulling through

9.

A．ignored

B．emphasized

C．mentioned

D．estimated

10.

A．harmful

B．relevant

C．opposed

D．open

11.

A．shoppers

B．pioneers

C．officers

D．volunteers

12.

A．reliable

B．selfless

C．creative

D．courageous

13.

A．understand

B．satisfy

C．anticipate

D．illustrate

14.

A．originally

B．slightly

C．truly

D．barely

15.

A．identify

B．detect

C．reveal

D．make

4 . “Everyone should have the chance to play” is the idea behind All Terrain (地形) Georgia, a program that offers free all-terrain wheelchairs at Georgia’s parks to those with physical disabilities. Being in the woods, fishing, or having a picnic at one of Georgia’s state parks can help those people feel normal again. This is a cooperation program between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Aimee Copeland Foundation.

All-terrain wheelchairs look like an advanced version of everyday wheelchairs.They have a tank-like appearance, and their wheels are bigger. And bigger engines make them have more power to cross terrain quickly. Most importantly, these chairs are specially designed to make them reliably cross terrain that’s rough, wet, sandy or snowy. Therefore, they can give people who might not be able to cross more difficult types of terrain the ability to start a trip.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 11.1% of U.S. adults have serious difficulty walking or climbing steps. And yet, the most wheelchair-friendly national park in the country, South Dakota’s Badlands National Park, has only 3 roads out of 17 suitable for wheelchairs. Besides, traditional wheelchairs can be risky, uncomfortable, and difficult to use in the park, not to mention the fact that the price of some all-terrain wheelchairs can be between $13,000 and nearly $30,000.

Now, as long as you complete a form and meet the requirements, you can book an all-terrain wheelchair and use it for free at one of the cooperative state parks in Georgia. Do remember you need to have an adult around you during the trip. The adult must undergo a training program, carry a fully charged phone and be physically capable of seeking help, if necessary, by returning quickly to the place where the chair was checked out.

Last year, a number of all-terrain wheelchairs were put into service at 11 state parks and historic sites through All Terrain Georgia. Looking ahead, Melanie Dunn, the assistant director of the Aimee Copeland Foundation, said, “The foundation will soon have the ability to move the chairs to many other parks. Everyone deserves the chance to get close to nature and we can help them do it.”

1. What may users value most about all-terrain wheelchairs?

A．Their ability to run on challenging terrain safely.

B．The convenience of avoiding heavy traffic.

C．The creative idea behind them.

D．Their cool appearance.

2. Why is South Dakota’s Badlands National Park mentioned?

A．To praise the park’s user-friendly design.

B．To recommend the national park to the public.

C．To show the shortage of wheelchair-friendly public services

D．To call on the government to build more special roads.

3. What do the instructions on the program in Paragraph 4 suggest?

A．It allows free visits to most national parks.

B．It is aimed at a risk-free user experience.

C．It sets difficult training tasks for users.

D．It works better for adult users.

4. What is Dunn’s attitude towards the future of all-terrain wheelchairs?

A．Doubtful.

B．Worried.

C．Curious

D．Positive.

5 . I was looking at the items such as a teapot, a poetry book, and a coat. I bought them from charity shops, where others’ trash became my _________. I have also donated many unwanted toys. _________ my toys will also become others’ precious discoveries.

This circular relationship is just one of the many _________ of charity shops. They extend the usefulness of old objects, which are liked by new _________ instead of ending up in landfills (垃圾填埋场). According to the statistics, second-hand donations _________ 90% of a charity shop’s product range. With people becoming more and more _________ of the benefits of a circular economy, the relevant language of charity shoppers has changed. Shoppers now speak of “pre-loved” or “vintage” goods _________ “second-hand” clothes.

In addition, the economic value of charity shops is increasing. There are currently over 11,000 charity shops in the U.K., _________ about 270 million a year for charity work. This means vital support for medical research, solving poverty, _________ child welfare, and so on.

Besides, these stores have many other benefits. From a(n) __________ perspective, charity shops keep goods in circulation which might otherwise be __________ reducing CO₂ emissions greatly. Besides, charity shops provide affordable goods, allowing people having lower __________ to enjoy high-quality goods.

If the donations __________ to flow, the shelves in charity shops will be packed with various wonderful items, providing a fantastic shopping experience.

I believe charity shops will be __________ worldwide soon. It’s hard for me to imagine a better choice than something that __________ saving waste with spending very little.

1.

A．treasures

B．memories

C．missions

D．purposes

2.

A．Regularly

B．Emotionally

C．Desperately

D．Hopefully

3.

A．changes

B．advantages

C．exceptions

D．burdens

4.

A．partners

B．owners

C．designers

D．producers

5.

A．look up

B．put up

C．make up

D．open up

6.

A．careful

B．afraid

C．ignorant

D．aware

7.

A．except for

B．regardless of

C．because of

D．rather than

8.

A．casting

B．raising

C．decreasing

D．demanding

9.

A．improving

B．analyzing

C．discovering

D．defending

10.

A．artistic

B．educational

C．environmental

D．commercial

11.

A．thrown away

B．put forward

C．turned down

D．picked up

12.

A．qualities

B．spirits

C．incomes

D．scores

13.

A．return

B．continue

C．intend

D．happen

14.

A．charged

B．controlled

C．blamed

D．appreciated

15.

A．equips

B．replaces

C．combines

D．compares

6 . Become A Volunteer Tutor With LTB!

Learn To Be is a non-profit organization that brings free, one-on-one, online tutoring to under-served youth around the United States. We work with under-served students between the ages of 5 -18 on subjects that range from basic math and reading comprehension to chemistry. We want to live in a world where all kids have access to a great education - - not just those whose families can afford one.We work with 279 partners across the United States. Don’t hesitate to join us and help change the lives of under-served kids.

How it works

First, click here to fill out the application and we’ll notify you once you have been accepted.

Second, visit student profile pages and find the best student for you. Communicate with them and their family by email and work out the best day/time for tutoring. Third, meet your student in the Learn To Be virtual classroom and help them learn whatever they want!

Why join Learn To Be

When you help under-served kids do better in school, you can change their lives. If you’re here because you need school credits, we’ll give you support! We can also help you develop leadership skills. Join our private online community and become friends with NASA scientists, engineers, writers, historians and industry leaders in our community of thousands of volunteer tutors. You might find a mentor (导师) of your own!

A few notes

●You must be in the United States.

●You must be at least 14 years old and in high school or older.

●You must commit to tutoring once or twice per week.

●The application should include recording a short one -minute selfie (自拍) video.

1. What can we know about Learn To Be?

A．It assigns students to teachers automatically.

B．It has a worldwide reputation for being reliable.

C．It requires teachers to begin to work at a fixed time.

D．It provides completely free services for poor students.

2. What benefit can applicants gain from this job?

A．Chances to get promoted to a leadership role.	B．Opportunities to get enough school credits.
C．Lectures by people from all walks of life.	D．Free training in teaching skills.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．An entertainment magazine.	B．An educational report.
C．A government document.	D．An institution website.

7 . More and more people are using crowd-funding to pay for their projects and create new products. Crowdfunding is when a per-son or business gets many small payments from a large number of people. Usually, the way to do this is to use the Internet. In-stead of trying to get a few people to give thousands of dollars, you get hundreds of people, maybe thousands, to give a few dollars. But this is still not easy. You want people to see the value of your idea. How will you get them to give the dollars they earn to you?

*Successful projects are those that got the money they wanted.

There are websites that make this opportunity possible. Kickstarter and GoGet-Funding are popular. You create a short video to explain your project. The most important part is getting your message across. Just because you’ve made your idea known doesn’t mean you will get the money you need. You still need to sell your idea. Many people begin by explaining what the product is and then telling why people need it. For example, one of the most popular crowdfunded products is a watch. The Pebble watch connects with in-formation on a smartphone that will send information to the watch. More than 65,000 people gave money for this product.Crowdfunding raised $10.3 million for it.However, it’s not just products that people use crowdfunding for. People use it for their music, film, art, or writing projects.

Projects usually get from 25 to 40 per-cent of their money from crowdfunding sites. Who is giving all the money? When people need money, they often ask their friends and family. Crowdfunding often works the same way, but once you create your video and message, your friends share it with their friends. If you’ve created a message that people can connect to, you get many more people to give. Why do these people give? First, there is the “feel-good” factor. Giving money makes people feel good. Second, many small businesses offer rewards to people. Third, sometimes the reward is simply getting to use the product. And this is part of the success of crowdfunding. You could make a difference.

1. Where do people usually get crowdfunding?

A．In newspapers.	B．On the Internet.
C．On the streets.	D．In shopping centers.

2. Which project type is the least successful according to the Bar Graph?

A．Art.

B．Music.

C．Publishing.

D．Film and video.

3. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?

A．People use crowdfunding only for products.

B．The Pebble watch sends information to the smartphone.

C．You can post a short video for crowd-funding on Kickstarter.

D．You will get the money you need once you get your message across.

4. People give money to crowdfunding projects because of the reasons EXCEPT        .

A．They feel great	B．They will receive praise
C．They can use the product	D．They will get some rewards

5. What’s the main purpose of the text?

A．To give advice on crowdfunding.	B．To persuade people to give money.
C．To help people to get more money.	D．To give an introduction to crowd-funding.

8 . 假如你是光明中学的李华，你们小区居委会正在招募暑期志愿者。目前招募志愿工作有两类：一类是社区中心看管小学生，一类是上门陪伴独居老人。请写一封信给居委会，内容包括：
(1)你选择报名的志愿服务项目；
(2)你选择的理由；
(3)你计划如何开展志愿服务活动。
Dear Sir or Madam,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

9 . Thanks For Giving 4 Miler

Thurs. November 23, 2023

The Event

Sign up today for the 2023 Thanks For Giving 4 Miler and Kids Dash that will take place this Thanksgiving in New Albany! Come out and join us for a fun kick off to Thanksgiving Day festivities! As always, 100% of our net proceeds go to help those in need.

All are welcome, including competitive runners, joggers, and walkers wanting to enjoy time with friends and loved ones. Registration ends on November 22, 2023.

The Fee

There is no official race fee. You can give as much or as little as you want. However-a $40 minimum donation is required to get our soft T-shirt. Our goal is to feed as many families in Central Ohio as we can. You can help by running our race, spreading the word, or making a donation. You may bring any donation you want, from a can of soup to cash. Let’s make a difference.

Event Day Timeline

6:30 am: Race day check-in begins.

8:00 am: Opening ceremony (仪式) begins!

8:15 am: Kids Dash begins!

8:30 am: The Thanks For Giving 4 Miler kicks off!

Awards

The top three overall male and female finishers will receive a gift certificate. The top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups will receive a pumpkin (南瓜) pie: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and above. Every participant of the kids race receives a finisher’s medal!

Safety

For safety, please no bicycles, skateboards, inline skates, or participation with pets.

1. What is Thanks For Giving 4 Miler and Kids Run?

A．A marathon race.	B．A charity event.
C．A kid-targeted activity.	D．A holiday get-together.

2. What will a man ranking second in his age group be sure to win?

A．A soft T-shirt.	B．A pumpkin pie.
C．A gift certificate.	D．A finisher’s medal.

3. What is required for participation?

A．Bringing a donation.

B．Reaching a certain age.

C．Registering in advance.

D．Wearing safety equipment.

10 . Tree Planting Events

Opportunity Details

Join us to palm trees and wildflowers and help grow our urban forest. As a volunteer you will.

·Learn more about native trees and invasive species.

·Learn how to plant a tree.

·Meet new people, make new friends and network within the community.

·Gain experience , leadership and interpersonal skills.

Where and When

Planting events take place from spring through fall each year. Check our event calendar for dates, and locations.

How to Apply

Events will run on a drop-in (无需预约的) basis unless otherwise noted. Individuals and small groups do not need to register. We require groups of five or more people to register in advance to ensure we have enough materials and tools at each event. Email us at greentoronto@toronto.ca to register your group and include the following information：

·Your name

·Which event(s) you would like to participate in

·The number of participants

Planting site conditions vary. If you would like to request accessibility support or accommodation, contact us as soon as possible.

Cancellation Policy

An event will be cancelled if there is a greater than 70 percent Chance of a thunderstorm or if hazardous weather arises.

Event Tips for Volunteers

·Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty.

·Bring water to drink in a reusable container.

·Remember to apply sunscreen (防晒霜) beforehand.

·Gloves, shovels and watering cans are provided.

·Events happen rain or shine but not in thunderstorms. Please dress for the weather.

1. Who should sign for an event in advance?

A．A teenager.	B．A family of four.
C．A married couple.	D．A group of 20 students.

2. When will an event be cancelled?

A．When no accommodation is available.

B．When materials and tools are not enough.

C．When there will likely be a thunderstorm.

D．When there will be only a few participants.

3. What are participants advised to bring to the events?

A．Sunscreen.	B．Drinking water.
C．Gloves.	D．Watering cans.