1 . Shaine is not your average 16-year-old. In fact, she has turned her love of animals into a _______ to make a big difference in the lives of _______ pets. In her spare time, Shaine makes wheelchairs for dogs and cats.

For many pet owners, the cost of buying mobility (移动) equipment is not _______, so many dogs get _______ because they’re disabled. Wheelchairs usually go for more than $1, 000. But Shaine only _______ for the parts. She does this through the nonprofit that she _______ in 2020.

“I really had to _______ that she took the money at least for the _______,” Jennifer said. Jennifer’s dog was born with front legs shorter than her back legs and needed a way to be mobile before and after _______ surgery. Latham said, “If she isn’t mobile, we’ll kill her, and that shouldn’t be a(n) __________.”

Shaine was taking a(n) __________ science class in her high school. When a class discussion __________ exploring careers, she was __________ unsure what direction she wanted to go in. She thought about starting her own animal __________ after discovering animal wheelchairs, and the idea __________.

Shaine is __________ building a wheelchair for a dog named Scooter from Saudi Arabia. Scooter was at risk for __________ sores (疮) on his back legs that could have led to __________. Now, he is getting a new __________ in life. She has already made 10 devices that have given the gift of mobility to disabled pets. Her goal is to make some __________ of wheelchairs to animal shelters.

1.

A．mission

B．session

C．search 1

D．burden

2.

A．used

B．favored

C．abandoned

D．disabled

3.

A．flexible

B．affordable

C．reasonable

D．logical

4.

A．held up

B．taken up

C．held down

D．put down

5.

A．pays

B．prepares

C．charges

D．sends

6.

A．opened

B．respected

C．assumed

D．convinced

7.

A．order

B．promise

C．prove

D．insist

8.

A．discoveries

B．materials

C．benefits

D．advantages

9.

A．creative

B．direct

C．corrective

D．abundant

10.

A．commitment

B．excuse

C．responsibility

D．option

11.

A．home

B．animal

C．plant

D．community

12.

A．involved

B．tolerated

C．suggested

D．postponed

13.

A．traditionally

B．professionally

C．originally

D．constantly

14.

A．training

B．rescue

C．recreation

D．employment

15.

A．took off

B．dropped off

C．held back

D．fell behind

16.

A．casually

B．constantly

C．temporarily

D．currently

17.

A．organizing

B．dotting

C．developing

D．scratching

18.

A．inferences

B．infections

C．rejections

D．limits

19.

A．sense

B．appointment

C．start

D．surprise

20.

A．donations

B．collections

C．designs

D．records

2 . When Lennon had just moved to Los Angeles, she met Carla. The two young women ________ they had something in common: Both were ________ with life after loss. Lennon’s mother died of lung cancer three years ago and Carla had just ________ her father.

Lennon also met a few others of her age who were grieving (悲伤). She invited them all over for ________. It was a night of ________, expressing themselves to each other and healing. Each guest left with the belief that they weren’t alone to feel ________.

After many meals, Lennon and Carla ________ The Dinner Party. It’s a nonprofit organization offering ________ and care to those who have ________ deep loss by hosting dinner parties. Since then, it has helped bring together over 13,000 people to have meals and ________ their grief.

Lennon learned that there’s almost no ________ of death and grief among young adults like her just because few have experienced such loss, making those who have feel ________. She found that people are more likely to put down their ________ and connect over a shared meal. That’s where their ________ starts.

Every month, people can check out a list of open ________ on The Dinner Party website. The description of each table includes a(n) ________ for the host, as well as themes they’re ho-ping to ________. So far, the organization has grown by almost 3,000 members. “One trend we’ve seen in this is that people need platforms to ________ they weren’t okay,” Lennon says. ________, the COVID-19 put a temporary end to dinner parties. “But it was not a(n) ________ to grief. So I hope the parties will continue.”

1.

A．discovered

B．explained

C．announced

D．guessed

2.

A．quarreling

B．agreeing

C．exchanging

D．struggling

3.

A．forgotten

B．cured

C．lost

D．met

4.

A．meeting

B．dinner

C．breakfast

D．activity

5.

A．conversation

B．sleep

C．memory

D．laughter

6.

A．energetic

B．stupid

C．sensitive

D．sad

7.

A．missed

B．designed

C．founded

D．imagined

8.

A．curiosity

B．puzzle

C．surprise

D．comfort

9.

A．gone through

B．taken over

C．pulled down

D．cheered up

10.

A．hide

B．share

C．record

D．abandon

11.

A．routine

B．choice

C．preference

D．discussion

12.

A．respected

B．separated

C．suspected

D．cheated

13.

A．conflict

B．ambition

C．guard

D．principle

14.

A．applying

B．healing

C．working

D．delaying

15.

A．buildings

B．windows

C．tables

D．doors

16.

A．introduction

B．involvement

C．preparation

D．judgement

17.

A．remove

B．stress

C．challenge

D．explore

18.

A．decide

B．admit

C．suppose

D．mean

19.

A．Unfortunately

B．Eventually

C．Strangely

D．Naturally

20.

A．doubt

B．encourage

C．end

D．sign

3 . The past few years have been difficult for 13-year-old Adeola Abraham. In 2020, the teen was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, and he survived a successful bone marrow transplant (骨髓移植) and rounds of chemotherapy (化疗). Thankfully, Adeola is now out of the hospital. During his recovery, he found out that he had qualified for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ask for a dream wish from Make-A-Wish Mississippi. While many teens would choose a memorable Disney trip, meet a favorite figure or get a PlayStation, Abraham instead chose to feed the homeless in his local community.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is famous for brightening the lives of children suffering from critical illnesses by meeting their wishes. A wish typically falls into three categories: a wish to have something, go somewhere or meet someone. Abraham’s charitable wish to give came as a surprise to the organization. Linda Sermons, a Make-A-Wish Mississippi representative, said that Abraham’s generous wish was the first of its kind in the organization’s 35-year history. She was impressed with the teen’s maturity and sense of sympathy.

Make-A-Wish Mississippi approved of the teen’s wish in a big way. They created a service named after the teen, called Abraham’s Table, which would provide free meals to the homeless every month for the next year. Local businesses generously donated food and supplies, and receivers gathered in Jackson’s Poindexter Park for the meals. Abraham and his proud mom personally attended and handed out the food. Abraham’s Table fed more than 80 people at its first event. Abraham said it warmed his heart when the receivers came back to thank him for the meal he provided.

Abraham now wants to inspire other teens to get more involved in local charities. He also wants to continue his mission of helping others by starting his own nonprofit that helps those experiencing food insecurity.

1. What made Abraham a remarkable boy?

A．His exceptional choice for a dream wish.	B．His great sufferings from a critical disease.
C．His special qualifications for a dream wish.	D．His successful survival from a blood disorder.

2. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?

A．Eighty people or so benefited from Abraharn’s Table.

B．Abraham’s act of kindness received positive reaction.

C．The organization provided financial help for the homeless.

D．The local businesses were greatly appreciated by the receivers.

3. According to the passage, which words can best describe Abraham?

A．Energetic and determined.	B．Mature and intelligent.
C．Sympathetic and selfless.	D．Generous and cautious.

4. Which of the following can best describe the story?

A．Hard work always pays off.	B．It’s a blessing to be a giver.
C．Actions speak louder than words.	D．Miracles often occur in bad luck.

4 . Most young people are always on their phones, which may upset many people. ___________, a group called Girl Scouts are receiving _________ for setting up their first walk-in clinic for elderly people, who have difficulty understanding how to ___________ the secrets of their smart phones.

Each teen spent at least an hour of one-on-one time with their oldsters. Based on their _________ knowledge, each Girl Scout was assigned to ___________ different aspects of Android and Apple phones.

Some of the oldsters actually wanted to take part in e-commerce (电子商务), and needed help to _________ a payment account on their smart phones while others simply had _________ when learning how to send messages to their family members. "I was teaching this older woman how to _________, and the first thing she did was to send a message to her daughter,” one of the Scouts said. “How ___________ it was! It just made me feel really, really happy.”

In addition to arranging group lessons for all of the seniors to ____________ together at the end of the clinic, the youngsters even printed out brochures and guides for the seniors to take home in case ____________ seniors would encounter problems with their smart phones in the future.

The eighth graders earned their “Silver Award,, for their job. After experiencing the ____________ of their project, the girls hope to organize more ____________ in the near future. “Those girls were just great,” said Nancy, a great-grandmother who once ____________ the clinic. “They were ready for us and had a very mature attitude about answering our questions, and they ______________ the praise.

1.

A．Otherwise

B．Therefore

C．However

D．Besides

2.

A．service

B．praise

C．invitation

D．donation

3.

A．keep

B．untie

C．share

D．unlock

4.

A．technological

B．medical

C．psychological

D．physical

5.

A．record

B．teach

C．recall

D．investigate

6.

A．get back

B．set up

C．check out

D．pay off

7.

A．patience

B．luck

C．fun

D．trouble

8.

A．write

B．phone

C．text

D．read

9.

A．sweet

B．simple

C．rare

D．common

10.

A．play

B．live

C．talk

D．review

11.

A．amazed

B．experienced

C．confused

D．respected

12.

A．success

B．arrangement

C．change

D．pressure

13.

A．performances

B．clinics

C．clubs

D．competitions

14.

A．organized

B．managed

C．visited

D．funded

15.

A．needed

B．refused

C．enjoyed

D．deserved

5 . Purnota Dutta, an MBA from India, took a break from her career in 2010, spending time with her newborn daughter. This life-changing time led her to found Cuddles Foundation — a nonprofit organization focused on providing food and nutrition (营养) to poor children battling cancer in government cancer hospitals.

At the hospital, she saw so many children with cancer, and a baby who was around the same age as her child. Moved by what she saw, Purnota spoke to the social worker about how she could extend support to these children. While they had enough financial resources for treatment, they needed money for nutrition.

The couple did their best to meet their essential requirements. However, it soon surpassed what they could afford, and they started tapping into their networks to raise money. At first, Cuddles Foundation joined hands with Dr Brijesh Arora, who was leading the program for nutrition for children with cancer in India. “Then came Unlimited India, which got me on board as an investee (被投资者),” she adds..

At present, Cuddles Foundation’s FoodHeals programme bridges the nutrition gap in children with cancer in 35 government and charity hospitals in 20 cities across India. Over the past year, it provided nutrition guidance to over 6,000 patients.

Swara is among many children supported by the foundation. The five-year-old from Baramati was diagnosed with cancer. Her father had spent all of his savings on her medical tests and travel. After a year of regular guidance and nutrition support, Swara has entered the recovery stage of treatment and is back home in Baramati.

She hopes, with the support of more partners, Cuddle Foundation will be able to reach its great aims.

1. What’s Purnota’s purpose to establish Cuddles Foundation?

A．To provide school children with food.	B．To support the cancer hospitals.
C．To help poor children with cancer.	D．To collect money to change her life.

2. Which of the following can replace “surpassed” in paragraph 3?

A．made up.

B．used up.

C．gave away.

D．went beyond.

3. Where can you find the data reflecting the achievement of Cuddles Foundation?

A．In paragraph 2.

B．In paragraph 3.

C．In paragraph 4.

D．In paragraph 5.

4. Why does the author mention Swara?

A．To show Cuddles Foundation is helpful.

B．To draw readers’ concern for her.

C．To inspire more children to join the Foundation.

D．To attract more partners for the Foundation.

6 . Angela Pozzi didn’t like seeing plastic trash washing up on the shore near her home in Bandon, Oregon. She wanted to unite her community to clean it up, so she started an organization and called it Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea.

Volunteers help clean up Oregon’s 300 miles of shoreline. Then, using only plastics from the beach cleanup, Ms Pozzi and her staff and many, many volunteers create sculptures of sea animals. Ms Pozzi says, “I want to create sculptures that, hopefully, will make people consider their plastic purchases and be aware of how so much plastic ends up in the oceans.”

Since 2010, more than 10,000 volunteers have collected 21 tons of trash and helped create more than 70 works of art. Four traveling exhibits have displayed the sculptures in more than 18 places. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois, hosted an exhibit through September 2018.

People have used plastics to create life-saving medical devices, inexpensive containers and gadgets, and toys, of course. But unlike wood, cotton, and other natural materials, plastics don’t break down into anything useful to other living things. Instead, they stay for years in landfills, waterways, and the oceans. The materials are harmful to some sea animals, such as turtles, sea lions, and birds. Some of these creatures eat plastic objects that look like food. Others become entangled (被缠住) in plastic nets or packaging.

Ms Pozzi gives credit to everyone who helps. “One person didn’t create these sculptures,” she says. “Some people have picked up the plastic; others have sorted the items by color. Still others have washed each piece of plastic trash. Volunteers have drilled holes or helped to make the small wire-stitched panels, while others welded (焊接) the giant frames. I do the heads and detail work, and my staff and I take all the pieces everyone contributes to finish the work.” Says Ms Pozzi, “Until we run out of plastic on the beach, the work will continue.”

1. According to the passage, Washed Ashore ________.

A．is an official organization	B．collects plastics for money
C．turns the waste into artworks	D．aims to prevent the use of plastics

2. What do the numbers in Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?

A．The long history of the organization.

B．The accomplishments of the organization.

C．The sculptures are popular in many places.

D．Many people are in favour of the organization.

3. Which can best describe plastics according to the passage?

A．A double-edged sword.	B．A threat to living things.
C．More stable in landfills.	D．Food for sea creatures.

4. Why does Ms Pozzi introduce the specific process of creating the sculptures?

A．To teach it to readers.	B．To show its difficulty.
C．Because she feels very proud.	D．Because it is an art by teamwork.

7 . “After taking off the tape and glue and smoothing out the creases (折痕) across the pages, the near hundred-year-old letters and martyr’s certificate (烈士证) were restored," said Chen Hezhen, a 71-year-old grandmother from Ningbo, Zhejiang.

On Nov 13, she received the restored memorial papers left by her father, who lost his life on the battlefield when she was only 1 year old. She was grateful to a group of college students from Ningbo University of Finance & Economics (NUFE), who helped bring her precious memory to life.

Repairing relics (遗物) left by martyrs is a part of NUFE’s social practice project. Since June, these young people have helped restore litters and other documents and returned them to families of revolutionary martyrs.

“When we visited martyrs’ families, we heard many inspiring stories and were touched by those late soldiers,” said Wang Yiqun, 21, the project’s leader. “Their family members have saved their letters in memory of them. But we’ve found that those objects have different degrees of damage, so we want to do something to help them.”

However, it isn’t easy to restore these relics. Pan Yi, 22, one young restorer, stared at a damaged page of a martyr’s litter with tape. For days, she worked to separate the tape and paper safely. Her teacher helped her make a special spray (喷剂), which could help remove the tape little by little. After that, Pan carefully checked the holes and worn-out margins (页边). She then stuck paper made of the same material over the damaged area with a brush full of special paste.

“I need to be especially careful and patient because the process can take a few weeks just to repair a single page,” said Pan. “What motivates us is our faith — those old papers carrying the spirit of undaunted heroes who never gave in when facing great difficulties. We need to repair them as they were before.”

Now, these students are preparing to hold an exhibition of restored relics, sharing their stories with more people. “Repairing a martyr’s certificate requires more than mastering basic repairing skills. It’s important to fully understand the story behind the original text” said Cao Ming, their tutor.

“I’m proud of our students because they can apply what they’ve learned to help families of martyrs and spread the heroic stories in a more vivid way.”

1. What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?

A．Chen has clear memory about his late father.

B．Chen was only one year old when the war broke out.

C．Chen was glad to see his father’s martyr’s certificate with glue.

D．Chen appreciated the efforts of the college students from NUFE.

2. Which of the following best describes students’ job around relics?

A．Dull.

B．Demanding.

C．Dangerous.

D．Disturbing.

3. What does the underlined word “undaunted” mean in Paragraph 6?

A．Astonishing.

B．Fearless.

C．Convincing.

D．Humble.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Beautify the martyrs’ certificate.

B．Master basic skills of repair

C．Restore the relics of martyrs

D．Help the martyrs’ family

8 . Eye Opener Volunteer

Description

For about 30 years, the Museum of Science Eye Opener Program has been working with the Boston Public Schools to bring the exciting world of science to second grade students from across the city. Each year, about 3, 000 students from over 45 Boston schools visit the museum to explore, ask questions and find answers. Since 1986, funds from the Germeshausen Family Foundation have supported the Eye Opener Program in providing a guided museum experience for second graders.

With the help of a large corps of volunteers, the program introduces these students to the museum and gives them a chance to engage in science. Eye Opener volunteers encourage exploration and the excitement of discovery as they share the museum with the children. They achieve these goals through conversation, hands-on experiments, exploration of exhibits, and Practicing scientific thinking skills with program participants.

Responsibilities

Each Tuesday morning, the students are grouped into sets of 4 to 6 with a pair of volunteers who give them a tour of the museum. Tours last about two hours and are tailored to the interests of the students.

Learn the lay-out of the museum to share and explore with second graders the exhibits which May be interesting to them.

Encourage children to observe, compare, describe, ask questions and share ideas.

Know museum emergence and safety procedures.

Work in close collaboration with a diverse group of volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications

● Patience, sensitivity, and understanding.

● Willingness to work with young children and high school students of all backgrounds and abilities.

● Interest in informal science education.

Additional details

Commitment: Four-to six-month commitment.

Time: Tuesday mornings (9:30-12:30) throughout the school year.

Training: Attendance at the New Volunteer Orientation session is required.

1. The Museum of Science Eye Opener Program aims at ________.

A．encouraging teenagers to visit the museum

B．guiding young girls fall in love with science

C．directing Boston schools to teach science

D．helping kids engage in science in the museum

2. What can students do through the program?

A．Pay a visit to the museum any day they like.

B．Learn about what they are interested in.

C．Take a tour of the museum in a group of two.

D．Look around the museum for 4 hours each time.

3. The Volunteers are required to ________.

A．work on Tuesday mornings	B．get a diploma in science
C．have a sense of humor	D．volunteer for at least one year

9 . Volunteer opportunities for high school students

This year, high school students everywhere are suffering the loss of proms, graduation ceremonies, and everyday joys because of COVID-19. And yet, sometimes the ideal way to pull yourself away from your struggles is to find a selfless job. What follows are ways you can be of service from the safety of your own home.

Provide virtual COVID-19 assistance

Something as simple as becoming a digital advocate for the Red Cross can allow teens to make an impact on the crisis. This can involve actions like simply sharing Red Cross content across social media platforms or organizing an online fundraiser. Points of Light can connect you to a host of pandemic-oriented causes including writing letters to health care workers, or reducing food stress for needy families in your area.

Instruct students online

Low-income and minority students have suffered great educational losses during the pandemic, as technological barriers and under-resourced urban schools have only increased an already tragic achievement gap. TeensGive.org allows individuals in 9th-12th grade many opportunities to instruct peers online.

Become a translator

If you happen to be bilingual, there are plenty of ways in which you can contribute to a great cause right from your computer. For example, UNICEF presently needs five COVID-19-related documents translated from English to French. You could also consider joining the army of TED Translators who work on subtitling the inspirational videos so that they can be enjoyed by audiences around the globe.

File historical documents

Fans of history may be interested in becoming citizen file collectors for a non-profit organization such as the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Would you enjoy transcribing speeches made by Franklin Roosevelt, or cataloging Purple Hearts awarded between 1942 and 1963? These tasks are awaiting the help of virtual volunteers right now. During this tough time, just follow the words of Teddy Roosevelt to "do the best you can, with what you have, where you are". Online volunteer work may prove to be exactly that.

1. To help those with great educational losses, which of the following can we contact?

A．UNICEF.	B．TeensGive.org.
C．Points of Light.	D．The National Archives in Washington D.C.

2. Which opportunity best suits those who enjoy the speeches of celebrities?

A．Providing virtual COVID-19 assistance.	B．Instructing students online.
C．Becoming a translator.	D．Filing historical documents.

3. What do the four volunteer jobs have in common?

A．They can help raise funds.	B．They offer necessary training.
C．They allow one to work online.	D．They help people with COVID-19.

10 . Whenever a new person walks through the gates of the Science of Spirituality Meditation (冥想) and Ecology Centre in Richmond, one often hears the words, “I never knew such a place existed. It’s so peaceful and the gardens are so beautiful.”

In 2005, this centre was an old school, with a history going back to 1904. Rabbits had damaged the foundations (地基) and rats ran along littered hallways. The traffic roaring along Steveston Highway was hardly beneficial to meditation, and fresh air! Neither did we have sufficient funds at the time to carry out a purchase. But there was hope, wild hope! We had a vision. We could make it a reality.

Our group was inspired to take this step under the loving guidance of Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj, a living Master in an ancient family of spiritual experts. Despite the small size of our local charity, we took chances to purchase this place that spoke to us at some very deep level. Generous donations and effort flowed in from members at exactly the right time. Thus, we could begin the physical origins of the SOS Meditation and Ecology Centre.

And to create it took a great deal of sweat efforts. Gardens were dug and planted by volunteers. Brothers and sisters worked together. Over the following years, beautiful gardens were established and every inch of the old building and roof took on a new look.

From a wishful dream and a loving handful, this special place, with its green gardens, became a reality. The Centre has become a sign of light and love in a materialistic society, where seekers find peace, joy, help in meditation, friendship and an opportunity to grow spiritually.

1. What can we infer from paragraph 2?

A．The founders intended to give up the center at the beginning.

B．The founders had sufficient funds to carry out the project.

C．The centre was not originally suited for meditation.

D．The centre was a school with good environment.

2. How was the centre founded?

A．With the help of the old school.

B．With the contributions of generous people.

C．With the funds donated by a spiritual expert.

D．With the local government’s financial support.

3. Which word can best describe the members?

A．Rude.

B．Distant.

C．Conventional.

D．Selfless.

4. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text?

A．To introduce an old school to readers.

B．To tell the story about the construction of the centre.

C．To call for people to meditate.

D．To explain the influence of meditation on average people.