1 . The Psychology of Giving: Why do People Give to Charity?

Every day, leaders in the nonprofit sector invest valuable time, energy, and money into educating and spreading awareness of their mission in the hopes that this will increase support for their nonprofit. They assume that if only more people knew about a school’s budget cuts, for example, then they would surely donate! So, they bombard (连续轰炸) potential supporters with depressing statistics or complex arguments.     1    .

Why do people donate to charity? While it’s true that donors and volunteers are motivated to make the world a better place because it’s the right thing to do, that’s not the entire—or even the primary—reason for their generosity.     2    . In other words, we give because it feels good and that good feeling connects us to others in ways that we find satisfying. While that might sound selfish, all it really means is that people are wired to feel happy when they’re being kind.

    3    . Nobody wants to read yet another article about how the world is falling to pieces. Emphasize the good that’s being done at your organization so that your donors feel empowered, not depressed.

Since we give in part because it solidifies our connections to others, make sure that your communication with your donors is personal and specific (i.e. begin correspondence with “Dear Anna,” not “Dear Donor”). Prioritize community by finding ways to connect with your supporters on a personal level and give them the opportunity to interact with each other, whether it’s through a monthly video call or a donor appreciation night.     4    .

Remember that, at base, all philanthropic work is fundamentally a social act, so aim to make your donors feel like they’re a part of a broader community in which they are included, valued, and seen.

A．Research shows that the number one motivator for charitable giving is the all-too-human quest for reward and social attachment.

B．But this begs the question: how do statistics influence people’s decision to donate?

C．The more human ties your donors have with your organization and with each other, the more committed they’ll be to your mission.

D．While statistics and figures are important, make sure that your messages to your donors are upbeat and optimistic.

E．In this way, you are more likely to build long-lasting connection with both contributors and receivers.

F．However, that’s not how the human mind works.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。1.

A．To explain a new requirement for graduation.

B．To interest students in a community service project.

C．To discuss the problems of elementary school students.

D．To involve elementary school teachers in a special program.

2.

A．Providing jobs for graduating students.

B．Helping education majors prepare for final exams.

C．Offering tutorials to elementary school students.

D．Funding for a community service project.

3.

A．He teaches part-time in a local elementary school.

B．He observes elementary school students in the classroom.

C．He helps students who need consult prepare their resume.

D．He gives support to students who participate in a special program.

3 . 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

4 . 使用恰当的过渡衔接词连句成篇
1. 上周五晚饭前，我看到社区里有一个号召居民志愿服务的告示，就决定帮忙捡垃圾。
2. 周日早上，我加入了其他人的行列。
3. 垃圾很臭，更别提垃圾多得令人沮丧了。
4. 我一度很想退出，但我的队友鼓励我坚持下去。
5. 看到我们的社区终于有了新的面貌，我们都感到自豪。（状语从句的省略）
6. 我筋疲力尽但很满意地回到了家。直到那时，我才意识到，与为社区做出贡献的喜悦相比，疲惫只是次要的。（倒装句）
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5 . 根据提示，运用本单元的词汇、短语及句式或使用词汇的正确形式完成下面的语篇。

I’d like to share with you a voluntary activity which you deserves     1     (participate) in this winter vacation.

Scheduled from February 5 to 8, the activity includes some rewarding events, ranging from     2     (照顾需要帮助的残疾人), tutoring children to collecting waste in the parks. There will be more than 30 people working together, which will     3     (提供一个平台) where we can not only promote friendship and teamwork but develop our practical skills and sense of responsibility.

I am convinced     4     (我们会对社区起作用) and     5     (渴望你积极地参与) in the activity.

6 . What was the reason for the man to work at the charity at first?

A．To help the homeless.

B．To do a college project.

C．To get work experience.

7 . 根据汉语提示完成短文。

Tom     1     (习惯于做作业) in quiet surroundings. Therefore, one day when he     2     (听到一些人在惊恐地尖叫), he realized something hazardous happened. Tom opened the door of his flat to investigate. Instantaneously, a thick cloud of smoke     3     (使他打喷嚏又咳嗽). Meanwhile, he could felt the lamp suspended from the ceiling was shaking. It proved that a shop had caught fire. Tom rushed out the door, along the corridor, through the smoke to fetch water to put out the fire.     4     (不幸的是), all his belongings in the flat were totally destroyed. Half an hour later, the firefighters arrived. All the people breathed a sigh of relief. To be honest, the fire     5     (给他的生活蒙上了一层阴影).

8 . 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

9 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. launched     B. utilized     C. complete     D. jointly     E. further     F. realized G. currently     H. accessible     I. specifically     J. recognized     K. reliable

Sanofi Launches Grant (拨款) to Help Children with Dlabetes (糖尿病)

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of China-Franco diplomatic ties, the French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi cooperated with the Shanghai Soong Ching Ling Foundation to     1     unveil the Sanofi China Charity Grant on Thursday, as part of the company’s efforts to     2     participate in the Chinese market and contribute to local people’s livelihoods.

As one of the first French companies to enter China, Sanofi has continuously increased investment and promoted innovation in the health care sector over the past few decades. The company has been committed to making innovative medicine and medical services more     3     to Chinese people, said Wayne Shi, president of Sanofi Greater China.

Olivier Charmel, the company’s executive vice-president, said Sanofi has benefited a lot from its long-term investment in China and will always stand as a     4     partner. The company expects to further contribute to the exchanges between China and France not only in the field of health care, but also in science, economy, and culture.

Shi said the company     5     the Sanofi China Charity Grant with an aim to better meet the health needs in China, and its first project will     6     focus on diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents.

Ji Linong, director of Department of Endocrinology at Peking University People’s Hospital, highly     7     the importance of the diabetes project at a panel discussion held after the launch ceremony. He said China     8     ranks fourth in the world for the number of children and adolescents suffering from type I diabetes.

With the help of the charity grant, Ji said he expects China to establish a more     9     health care system especially for type I diabetes. Doctors, professional equipment and nutritionists should be provided to help patients correctly inject insulin and effectively control blood sugar levels.

In addition to diabetes, the Sanofi China Charity Grant will also be     10     to combat other diseases such as immunity diseases. It is expected to directly benefit over 10, 000 people and indirectly benefit more than one million people in the next three years.

10 . In 2005, Rachel O’Neill, of Rockwood, Michigan, was working full-time as an assistant in an engineering company. While _______ in a local charity, she’d never done any global volunteering. But after a travel in Africa for her fiftieth birthday, followed by a trip to Malawi, she said, “I felt I had to do something more.”

She was struck by the heavy work done by girls to _______ their families. “I wanted a way to honor them,” she says. She _______ a few women at her local church to make 1,000 simple _______, which were _______ to girls in Malawi.

Rachel _______ her goal that first year. As word spread, donations _______ in. “Dresses started coming every day from all over the country!” Rachel says. In 2008, without any _______ , she started a nonprofit organization called Little Dresses for Africa, with a goal of getting simple homemade dresses for girls(and pants for boys)in _______ communities, where people hardly change their ________ for a year.

So far, more than 10 million dresses have been donated to children in 97 countries, including the United States, though Africa remains a focus. The nonprofit runs a distribution center in Malawi and works ________ with community leaders there to distribute donated dresses and pants, which have proven the key to keeping girls in school.

“Nearly half of Malawi’s population is under age 14,” Rachel says, “We are ________ meeting their needs. For dress designs and donating information, go to littledressesforafrica.org. We only ask people to make high-quality, colorful clothes. ” She also asks for money to ________ shipping costs, estimated at $2 a dress. ________ donations have allowed Little Dresses for Africa to address other needs, including building more than 85 wells and two primary schools. “I couldn’t have done any of this on my own,” Rachel says, “But when you step out in ________ , miracles(奇迹)may happen.”

1.

A．active

B．internal

C．elegant

D．primitive

2.

A．load

B．preserve

C．support

D．form

3.

A．interrupted

B．prevented

C．persuaded

D．warned

4.

A．dresses

B．cakes

C．books

D．trousers

5.

A．led

B．donated

C．floated

D．leaked

6.

A．set

B．achieved

C．lost

D．had

7.

A．flooded

B．froze

C．dived

D．took

8.

A．experiment

B．exposure

C．evidence

D．experience

9.

A．simple

B．harmonious

C．royal

D．poor

10.

A．customs

B．hairstyles

C．clothes

D．possessions

11.

A．violently

B．directly

C．severely

D．hurriedly

12.

A．apart from

B．far from

C．absent from

D．tired from

13.

A．cover

B．charge

C．shelter

D．remove

14.

A．Urgent

B．Distinct

C．Generous

D．General

15.

A．trouble

B．danger

C．faith

D．silence