1 . What motivates someone to risk arrest and danger just to help others? In Dolores Huerta’s case, it’s a “sense of mission.” She says, “I knew there’s something I was meant to do.”

Dolores Huerta was born in the Great Depression. Huerta’s mother worked two jobs to make sure her children were provided for. She insisted each child help around the house. Even, she tried to help those who struggled to find work. Inspired by her mother, as an adult, Huerta was known as a symbol for passionate commitment.

After graduation, Huerta began to teach children in Stockton, California. Many of her students were poor children whose parents were farm workers barely making enough money to survive. She knew they couldn’t do their best to learn when they came to school hungry. Huerta decided to help her students by helping their whole families.

Huerta helped the farm workers bargain for better ways to work and live. Most farm workers in California worked long hours for low pay then. Workers were often exposed to dangerous chemicals. They sometimes had to pay for the water they drank at work. However, many farm workers didn’t speak enough English to talk with farm owners about these problems.

Huerta first worked with the Community Service Organization (CSO) to help make changes. She signed up workers to vote and urged them to be active in the CSO. She talked to governors and lawmakers about laws to guarantee farm workers’ health and pay. Later, with another activist, she cofounded the United Farm Workers (UFW) to teach workers how to stand up for their rights.

Although the UFW went about its work peacefully, sometimes crowds became angry and the police were called in. In 1988, while handing out information about workers’ problems, Huerta was hurt and had to go to hospital, but it didn’t stop her. Her courage drew notice and donations. Later, she created the Dolores Huerta Foundation.

Despite retiring from the UFW, her mission is the same as it was four decades ago: teach people they have a voice, which really makes a difference.

1. How did Huerta’s mother make a good example for Huerta’s life of service?

A．She had fought for the rights of those who struggled to find work.

B．She worked to change unjust laws.

C．She taught her children to work the farms.

D．She worked hard for her family and others.

2. Which organization did Huerta first work with to improve conditions for farm workers?

A．The school in Stockton.	B．The Community Service Organization.
C．The United Farm Workers.	D．The Dolores Huerta Foundation.

3. Why was Huerta known as a symbol of passionate commitment?

A．Because she signed people up to vote.

B．Because she founded some organizations to help farm workers.

C．Because she devoted her life to helping others get justice.

D．Because she felt sad when she saw hungry schoolchildren.

4. What is the BEST title for the text?

A．Dolores Huerta: Passion and Mission.	B．Everyone has a right to make his voice heard.
C．Helping others is a virtue.	D．Hardship makes great men.

2 . A recent event called the Human Library Project took place at the Northern Virginia, or NoVa, Community College, outside of Washington D.C. The human Library, which began 19 years ago in Denmark, grew from a youth organization called “Stop the Violence”. Today, it is a worldwide movement.

This is the third year that NoVa has held such an event. At the event, students got the chance to learn from a person — a “human book” — instead of a library book.

Najeeb Baha, a director at the college, knows about dealing with prejudice. Baha has fair skin, reddish hair and an Abraic name so people are often surprised to learn he is from Afghanistan. And even officers at airports often stop him because of that. Baha told NoVa student Angel Navia that he thought people should not focus so much on skin color, as well as people’s last name or how they speak.

Student advisor Connie Robinson was another human book. She said that college education helped her get out of a terrible situation. She was able to take control of her life. “When I talk to students, I just want them to know that whatever they are going through, you know, to continue their education is so important.”

Artist Brian Dailey was another human book. He spoke about his travels to 113 countries in seven years. Dailey said that, during his travels, he asked people he took pictures of for a one-word answer to a series of other words — such as love, freedom and war. He discovered that people in different countries often had very different answers to the same word.

Patricia Cooper, who organized the event, said that human books celebrate diversity by telling their life stories in an easy-going setting. “The goal of the human library is to talk to people in your community who you may otherwise not speak to because you have your own prejudices and hopefully to break down some of these barriers.”

1. Najeeb Baha is often stopped at airports because he ________.

A．doesn’t follow airport rules	B．doesn’t look like a usual Afghan
C．has a problem with foreign languages	D．is in a blacklist of dangerous people

2. Connie Robinson went out of troubles ________.

A．because of her family

B．with the help of college education

C．because of the college she worked for

D．mainly because she took control of her own life

3. How did Brian Dailey draw his conclusion?

A．By learning from travel.	B．By comparing different pictures.
C．By interviewing foreign people.	D．By communicating with other human books.

4. Why did Patricia Copper organize the event?

A．To let neighbors know each other.

B．To encourage people to talk with each other.

C．To introduce the importance of reading books.

D．To connect people with someone they held prejudices against.

3 . Last winter, I got a chance to help out at a local soup kitchen which offered free meals to those in need. The task _________ going to the local food bank, loading up my car with food items and _________ them to the kitchen.

The food for the meals came from a number of sources. The wonderful thing was that all the people's gifts were given _________. There was never any expectation of public _________ for their donations; they just did it.

I threw myself _________ into this task, enjoying the physical side of the work as well as the friendly competition with the other volunteers. We fed off one another's _________. Before too long, we were _________ for we had become the most productive group of volunteers they ever had.

There are various clients who came for the free meals. Some were _________ and living on the street. Others were individuals and young families who had fallen on hard times.

The common thing uniting all the guests was their _________ for the volunteers' devotion. At the end of the day, most diners would take the ____________ to thank the volunteers whom they ____________ during the meal. That was a wonderful ____________ for our efforts.

It takes time and commitment to be a   ____________ volunteer, but I have found a wonderful way to ____________ two lives: the life of the recipient (受助者) and mine. I get more ____________ from my volunteering than anything else.

1.

A．allowed

B．involved

C．resisted

D．prevented

2.

A．lending

B．exhibiting

C．charging

D．driving

3.

A．pitifully

B．selflessly

C．directly

D．temporarily

4.

A．recognition

B．challenge

C．opinion

D．service

5.

A．hesitantly

B．humbly

C．enthusiastically

D．formally

6.

A．energy

B．anxiety

C．curiosity

D．comfort

7.

A．trained

B．promoted

C．sponsored

D．praised

8.

A．hard-working

B．homeless

C．easy-going

D．aimless

9.

A．support

B．desire

C．appreciation

D．sympathy

10.

A．risk

B．lead

C．advice

D．time

11.

A．attended to

B．contributed to

C．met with

D．dealt with

12.

A．occasion

B．cure

C．excuse

D．reward

13.

A．famous

B．qualified

C．permanent

D．generous

14.

A．enrich

B．exchange

C．rescue

D．spare

15.

A．freedom

B．relaxation

C．satisfaction

D．independence

4 . Kristall Goytia and Jason Oswald were set to get married in Spring Branch on March 21. However, COVID-19 forced them to change their ________. They made the last-minute decision after it became ________ people weren’t going to be able to witness the ________. “It was such a ________ decision to make,” Goytia said.

The couple ________ everything the Monday before their big day, but at that point the wedding flowers had already been ________. So Goytia thought some of the people most ________ by coronavirus shutdowns could ________ the roses. “These people can’t even see their families right now so we thought they could use some ________,” said Goytia.

The pair spent six hours organizing 800 flowers into bouquets (花束) and, with the help of community workers, found those who were glad to ________ them. In keeping with the ________ from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, they dropped the flowers off at the front door with staff who then ________ the bouquets. One of the homes, Legacy at Forest Ridge, shared photos of smiling ________ receiving the flowers on Facebook.

They were surprised after seeing the posted pictures online. “It was an emotional ________ point for us, because it really attached great ________ to these elderly people,” Goytia said.

The couple’s wedding date is now August 1.

1.

A．schedule

B．career

C．reputation

D．lifetime

2.

A．suitable

B．generous

C．obvious

D．elegant

3.

A．translation

B．ceremony

C．application

D．conference

4.

A．beneficial

B．typical

C．specific

D．hard

5.

A．took off

B．dropped off

C．put off

D．split off

6.

A．conveyed

B．gathered

C．constructed

D．possessed

7.

A．hidden

B．caused

C．improved

D．impacted

8.

A．rejected

B．enjoy

C．abandoned

D．share

9.

A．cheer

B．insurance

C．medicine

D．rescue

10.

A．oppose

B．classify

C．choke

D．accept

11.

A．competence

B．guidelines

C．donations

D．deadlines

12.

A．circulated

B．withdraw

C．distributed

D．postponed

13.

A．authors

B．seniors

C．doctors

D．inventors

14.

A．turning

B．aggressive

C．explicit

D．relevant

15.

A．notes

B．reference

C．pictures

D．importance

5 . He is a 62-year-old superior court judge, but they are former addicts and criminals. All of them, however, are part of one team: the Skid Row Running Club in Los Angeles (L. A.).

   

Twice a week, before the sun comes up, Judge Craig Mitchell runs the mile from his office at the county courthouse to The Midnight Mission, a social services organization centered in Downtown’s Skid Row — the well-known area where the city’s largest homeless population lives.

At the organization, he meets a group of 30 to 40 people and together they run through East L. A. The group includes runners from all walks of life and all levels of athleticism. Some members are homeless or in recovery, and others are lawyers, social workers or students.

Mitchell developed the program in 2012 after a man he’d once sentenced to prison returned to thank him. “He was paroled (假释) to The Midnight Mission and decided to come back and said ‘Thank you, Judge Mitchell, for treating me like a human being.’ The president of the organization at the time asked me if there was something that I could do to contribute to the organization, and I thought of starting a running club. That was the inception,” Mitchell said.

Every year, Mitchell takes his most devoted Skid Row runners on a free trip to participate in an international marathon. “I come back to the courthouse after any run and check off who is there. And so, I know exactly who has been faithful to the running program and who just comes once in a while,” he said.

Mitchell says he’s seen some participants turn their lives around, attending college, securing full-time employment and possessing calmness. “Running is a way for the participants to build relationships,” he said. “You can be an amazing runner and benefit as much as our fast runners, because at the end of the day you’re going to be surrounded by people who really care about you and want to spend time with you. Everybody is welcome. We believe. We listen. We support.”

1. What can we learn about the Skid Row Running Club?

A．It was set up to make a profit.

B．It consists of all sorts of members.

C．It’s failed to win popularity in L. A.

D．It was designed mainly for court judges.

2. What does the underlined word “inception” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?

A．Origin.	B．Standard.
C．Contribution.	D．Distribution.

3. Why does Mitchell check off runners after any run?

A．To check their health.	B．To compare their speed.
C．To award devoted runners.	D．To make sure of their presence.

4. What does Mitchell’s story tell us?

A．Running can highly educate criminals.

B．We can gain admiration if we work hard.

C．We can make a difference when we care.

D．Running can help build a charity for the poor.

6 . The UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) Volunteer Center works with many external partners to provide this list of current volunteer opportunities. Search here for an opportunity in the community that suits your interests or skills. Good luck!

Medical Volunteer Abroad Programs

Volunteering Solutions have been organizing medical volunteer abroad programs in different countries for 12 years. Participants (preferably medical students) joining these programs will work under the guidance of professional doctors and nurses. The medical volunteering opportunities, offered in different areas like Emergency and General Medicine, are available throughout the year with flexible start dates and durations.

Answer Crisis Calls at a Helpline

Community Helpline currently has opportunities for students as a Volunteer Crisis Listener. It provides a nonjudgmental listening ear to the callers while also assisting individuals in coping with mental health issues to prevent serious crises. No previous experience is required but completion of a five-week training program is required. The crisis line is open from 8 am to 8 pm every single day. A "shift" consists of 3 hours and we ask that you sign up for 1 shift a week.

Youth Education Volunteers Needed

Youth Education Volunteers at LINC Cares serve at after school programs and summer camps that provide fun recreational activities support strong educational habits, and promote good health and positive social development for children from low-income families. Volunteers serve at the after-school program one weekday per week from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

1. What do we know about Medical Volunteer Abroad Programs?

A．Volunteers will work domestically.	B．There are various volunteering areas.
C．Volunteers will work independently.	D．There is a fixed volunteering time.

2. What is a Volunteer Crisis Listener required to do?

A．Judge the caller when listening.	B．Be capable of stopping crises.
C．Complete a training program.	D．Work twelve hours per day.

3. What's the passage mainly about?

A．Volunteer programs.	B．Educational courses.
C．Recreational activities.	D．Charity work.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is International Aid designed to do?

A．Help hungry children in Africa.

B．Provide good education for poor African children.

C．Organize activities to collect clothes for poor African children.

2. What does the man want to do at last?

A．He wants to make friends with the woman.

B．He wants to work for International Aid.

C．He wants to donate only the small change.

8 . 阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空,在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Seven years ago, Steve lost his beloved dog Wolfgang. In memory of it, he began to adopt dogs who had been in their last few years. He     1    (choose) to rescue these senior dogs because they otherwise wouldn't have had a home. When    2    (ask) how he could bear to adopt senior dog, Steve answered, “These abandoned animals need love, and they also have a lot of love to give,     3    is just one of the things these dogs wish you knew.”

9 . I created Buddy Project when I was a 15-year-old girl. At the time, my best friend had been diagnosed with a mental health condition, and that was the first time I was made aware of what mental illness was. I wanted to learn more and create a good support system for her. Back then, I was also on Twitter because I had trouble making friends in school. I found a lot of people I related to online, and I found a community of friends based on my interests. I combined those two experiences and wanted to make a way for people to find a safe and loving community online. I wanted people to have a peer (同龄人) support system available to them and to feel accepted.

When I started Buddy Project, I was in the ninth grade and only had free time after school. I intended it to be something I did part-time. I didn’t really think that many people would be interested in it. On the first day, however, 3,000 people signed up. I realized then that that was not something I was just going to do as scheduled.

Mental illness affects tens of millions of people in the United States each year, yet only half receive treatment, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Mental health care is not always accessible or affordable, and that needs to be talked about. Even if the stigma (羞耻) surrounding mental illness decreased, the cost of treatment would still be a problem. Without help, there are some people who won’t be able to receive the proper care.

Buddy Project started out by just raising awareness of mental health on social media. Then we became a non-profit, and since 2015 we’ve been trying to fundraise to help pay for others’ mental health treatments too. We’ve mainly focused on raising money for people in our hometown of southeastern Pennsylvania, but we want to expand and offer help throughout the United States.

1. Paragraph 1 mainly tells us about how the author________.

A．sought ways to drive away loneliness.

B．eventually found friendship online.

C．came up with the idea for Buddy Project.

D．helped her best friend with mental illness.

2. What went beyond the author’s expectations?

A．That her studies were badly influenced.

B．That so many people participated in her project.

C．That she could carry out the project part-time.

D．That she had enough free time for her project.

3. What’s the purpose of Paragraph 3?

A．To explain the influence of mental health care.

B．To show her positive attitude toward mental illness.

C．To show the necessity of helping those with mental illness.

D．To encourage lower costs of treatment for mental illness.

4. What does Buddy Project plan to do in the future?

A．Offer different types of mental health care.

B．Find more ways to prevent mental illness happening.

C．Raise awareness of mental health on social media.

D．Help more people receive mental illness treatments.

10 . Founded in 2011, Plan My Gap Year（PMGY）offers jobs to people who would like to volunteer abroad in Africa and Asia. Since 93% of PMGY's participants are either individuals or females, this organization is a great fit for people who will volunteer alone and want to meet other like-minded travelers.

Project in India

In this program, you can care for children in need, teach English and provide vocational training for women. PMGY's volunteer program in India is extremely affordable, starting from just $ 330 for your first two weeks.

Project in Vietnam

Travel to Vietnam and gain experience in marketing and promotion! Put your writing and social media skills to great use while you learn about economy and social issues in the developing world. Program fees start from only $435 for your first two weeks, and you're invited to stay up to six months.

Project in Ghana

If you have always dreamed of visiting Africa, PMGY has many meaningful volunteer projects in Ghana, including supporting disabled children, teaching English, providing medical care, and even helping out with mental health. This program starts from only $ 375 for your first two weeks, and you can stay up to six months.

Project in Sri Lanka

This program invites you to several different volunteer experiences, including construction, sport development, medical care, and turtle conservation. You can stay from two weeks to over six months. Your first two weeks abroad cost only $ 400.

1. Which project is best for volunteers on a tight budget?

A．Project in India.	B．Project in Vietnam.
C．Project in Ghana.	D．Project in Sri Lanka.

2. What can be learned about Project in Ghana?

A．It offers chances to get selling skills.

B．It helps females realize their dreams.

C．It provides help for disabled children.

D．It features economy and social issues.

3. What can volunteers do in Project in Sri Lanka?

A．Care for children.	B．Teach English.
C．Protect wildlife.	D．Improve women's mental health.