1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Dunant, a Swiss businessman, formed the International committee of the Red Cross in 1863. The first act of the Red Cross was     1    (organize) an international conference where countries adopted guidelines and measures for protecting     2     wounded and medical workers during and after battles. In the years since, the Red Cross has been active not only in helping soldiers and civilians caught in war but also responding     3     natural disasters.

Now much of the work     4    (do) by volunteers and workers in the Red Cross is difficult and dangerous. They tend to work in places of crisis, where there are wars and conflicts. It is estimated that about 40 workers of International Red Cross     5    (kill) since 1993. However, their work is also both important and     6    (reward). They help prepare communities and gather     7    (supply) and materials for future disasters. Most of the people who receive help from Red Cross are grateful for the help and some even do    8     they can to help others.

The Red Cross is playing an     9    (influence) part in every country.     10     Dunant is long gone, his spirit continues with us until this day.

2 . If you’re still confused about which are the best charities to donate to, then continue reading further. These charities have a respectable track record, meaning you can be assured that the money you donate is used for the cause that you support.

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

It is a branch that operates under the United Nations. UNICEF is engaged in various charitable activities around the world. They fund educational programs for children in remote areas of poor countries, provide meals and health care services, and help prevent child abuse while assisting kids in conflict and disaster zones.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

If you’re a wildlife lover and would like to prevent extinction of rare animal species while helping conservation of precious plants and animals, donate to WWF. In fact, WWF has various creative ways to donate. You can “adopt” an endangered elephant or tiger or another animal that WWF is trying to prevent from extinction. Or you can donate a small amount of money every month or annually to WWF.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Anyone who watches or reads news is aware of countless conflicts going on around the world and a large number of refugees. Generally, these refugees are children, women and men who are living in areas now infested with terrorists or trapped in wars. You can help relieve some of the sufferings of these persons by donating to UNHCR. They help refugees by providing food, clothing, shelter, health care and other basic necessities.

World Food Programme (WFP)

WFP is a global charity that operates under the United Nations. Every day, WFP delivers food to famine-stricken areas in over 80 countries. They have 5600 trucks, 30 ships and 92 planes that deliver the food they buy with your donations to hungry people in these countries.

1. What do we know about the WWF?

A．It provides only one way for you to make a donation.

B．It will instruct you to raise endangered species at home.

C．It will use your donation to help endangered species survive.

D．It encourages wildlife lovers to adopt wildlife by themselves.

2. What do UNICEF and WFP have in common?

A．They help prevent child abuse in poor countries.

B．They are both in the charge of the United Nations.

C．They provide health care services in conflict zones.

D．They deliver food and gifts to disaster-stricken areas.

3. Which of the following helps women in wars?

A．UNICEF.

B．WWF.

C．UNHCR.

D．WFP.

3 . Clara Barton, born on December 25, 1821, is widely known as one of the most honored women in American history. She lived in Washington, D.C., when the Civil War began in 1861. She heard stories of wounded and suffering soldiers. She immediately recognized that the poorly equipped soldiers needed help. Instead of waiting for others to step in, Clara collected necessary things on her own, asked the public for donations and learned how to store and distribute them to the soldiers in the battlefield.

After the Battle of Cedar Mountain in northern Virginia in 1863, Clara arrived at a field hospital at midnight with a vehicle full of supplies. A doctor named Paul Smith at that hospital would later write, “I thought heaven had sent out an angel that night — her assistance arrived at exactly the right time.

After four years of hard work, Clara fell ill and moved to Switzerland to recover. It was there that she first learned about a group called the Red Cross. This group worked to help people who were suffering during times of war. But the United States did not take part in then. Clara, returned home and began to establish the Red Cross in America. She worked hard, travelling to Washington for support, gave speeches and wrote articles to win the support of the public. She told people the Red Cross was not only important during times of war, but also useful in peace time. This got the attention of both the public and the politicians, and thus the American Association of the Red Cross came into being in 1881.

Clara Barton retired from the Red Cross in 1904. She died 8 years later on April 12,1912. Her legacy with the American Red Cross lives on.

1. What did Clara Barton want to do during the war time?

A．Help some families to rebuild their home.

B．Advise the government to buy some medical supplies.

C．Treat the wounded soldiers by herself.

D．Collect money to buy medical supplies.

2. As is mentioned in Paragraph 2, when seeing Clara Barton’s arrival, how did Dr. Smith feel?

A．Proud and joyful.

B．Excited and grateful.

C．Shy and nervous.

D．Exhausted and upset.

3. What was the author’s purpose for writing this passage?

A．To explain how dangerous being a soldier was during the Civil War.

B．To compare and contrast the Red Cross in Switzerland and America.

C．To describe an important historical figure.

D．To illustrate the history of the Red Cross.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the school raising money for this year?

A．Sports equipment.

B．An exercise park.

C．School materials.

2. How much money was raised for the second year?

A．$1000.

B．$2000.

C．$4000.

3. What will the woman be in charge of?

A．Money collection.

B．Game organization.

C．Food and music.

4. Which activity is especially prepared for kids?

A．The magic show.

B．The outdoor movie.

C．The music show.